Summary
Rick Aguayo is an Application Security Engineer with nine years of experience blending web development and security to design, build, and harden production web applications. Currently at Tempus Labs, he brings a pragmatic, developer-first approach to application security informed by prior roles as a software and security engineer across startups and enterprise environments. Rick pairs strong time-management and clear communication with hands-on skills in secure coding, threat mitigation, and incident-aware production support, cultivated during a long tenure supporting clinical systems. He’s motivated by using technical solutions to improve real-world workflows and user experiences, and balances rigorous security practices with an eye for shipping valuable features. An appetite for continuous learning is evident from formal training at Fullstack Academy and Evolve Security Academy, plus a foundation in computer science from Roosevelt and Northeastern Illinois University.
9 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Evolve Security Academy
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's degree at Roosevelt University
Fullstack Academy of Code