Alex Toombs

Security and Systems Engineering Leader

Alex Toombs is the Manager of Platform Security Engineering at Discord, where he oversees the security of the platform's infrastructure and the safety of its operations. He has a strong background in security and software engineering, having previously worked as a Senior Security Engineer at Alto Pharmacy from February 2017 to January 2022, and as a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Apcera from June 2013 to December 2016.1 4

Toombs holds a degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he also participated in research and startup initiatives. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field, including receiving the "Apcerian of the Quarter" award at Apcera and winning first place at a Notre Dame Startup Weekend.1 2

His professional journey reflects a commitment to enhancing platform security, and he is actively involved in hiring for his team at Discord, indicating a focus on building a robust security engineering team.3 4

Highlights

Dec 22 · reddit.com

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May 9 · youtube.com

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Experience

Senior Security Engineer at Alto Pharmacy

Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Apcera; Columnist at EEWeb.com; Systems Consultant at FinPro, Inc.; Devices Evolution Intern at Verizon Wireless; Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Notre Dame