Jonathan Lamendola

Jonathan Lamendola, commonly known as Ljon, has a background in computational arts that began with tinkering with an old Debian 3 server given by his father, which sparked his interest in programming languages like C, Python, and Perl.

His journey into web development started when his mom hired him to create a website, leading him to delve deeper into HTML and eventually explore more advanced languages.

With a knack for hacking, Jon explored Backtrack in middle school and honed his skills in discovering vulnerabilities in various web applications written in Node.js, PHP, and Python, as well as exploiting native IA-32 and x86-64 applications.

Currently serving as a Senior Security Engineer at Coinbase, Jon has previously held similar roles at prestigious tech companies like GitHub, npm, Inc., and ^Lift Security.

Jon's educational background includes studying at Richland High School, Columbia Basin College, and Gather4Him Bible College, showcasing his diverse educational journey and interests in both technology and theology.

Aside from his professional endeavors, Ljon enjoys making and savoring port wine and holds the esteemed title of the office's classiest facial hair record holder.