About me
Lilly transformed her journey from adversity into a successful career in cybersecurity. After overcoming setbacks, including dropping out of computer science, Lilly taught herself programming, computer science concepts, and reverse engineering. Starting as an entry-level analyst, she worked her way up to creating and leading a threat research and detection department at a cybersecurity company. Since she has moved on to work in a more technical role focused on reverse engineering at a leading cybesecurity company. She is passionate about malware analysis, threat detection, and mentoring others in the field.
As the creator of Binlex, a framework for malware genomics, Lilly has contributed tools and insights to the field of binary similarity analysis. Her work has led to opportunities to present research across North America, mentor aspiring cybersecurity professionals, and appear as an expert on TV. With experience in both technical and leadership roles, Lilly focuses on empowering teams, detecting threats, and supporting innovation in offensive security. Above all, she values her family and the talented individuals she has had the privilege to mentor and collaborate with.