John Awbrey

John Awbrey is a highly experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in penetration testing and system engineering. Currently serving as a Principal Penetration Tester at Dark Wolf Solutions since February 2022, John specializes in red team activities for defense and commercial customers, analyzes security postures, and facilitates penetration testing efforts. Previous positions include Senior System Engineer and Cyber Security Engineer at RADA USA, where John secured radar systems and developed back-end applications for live test data. John has held roles at Aleta Technologies as a Cyber/Controls Systems Engineer, at Polaris Industries as an Analytics Engineer, and has a foundational background in quality engineering and management from both Hitachi Automotive Systems and Morehead State University. Academic credentials include a Master's of Science in Engineering and Technology Management and a Bachelor's degree from Morehead State University. Highlights include earning a Black Badge at DefCon 30 and delivering a presentation at BSIDES NOVA 2022.