Sandra Escandor-O'Keefe

Sandra Escandor-O'Keefe is an Offensive Security Engineer at Fastly, where she plays a crucial role in conducting security reviews for the company's core infrastructure. Her work involves analyzing network designs to ensure that Fastly can provide a secure edge for some of the largest online platforms globally. With a background as a software developer specializing in system-level software development using C/C++, Sandra brings a wealth of technical expertise to her current position. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering from McMaster University and is passionate about enhancing security practices within the tech industry.In addition to her engineering role, Sandra is dedicated to education and knowledge sharing. She teaches the course "Identifying Security Vulnerabilities" on Coursera, aimed at helping learners understand and address security challenges in software systems. Outside of her professional life, Sandra enjoys running, gardening, and playing strategy board games, and she resides in the beautiful climate of Newfoundland, Canada.