
Ian Smith is a researcher in program analysis and security. He is interested in creating more dependable systems through automated vulnerability discovery and program analysis. Over his five years at Northeastern University he immersed himself in research projects including timing side channel vulnerability detection via abstract interpretation, lightweight cryptography, and embedded device security.
galois.com
northeastern.edu
rtx.com
nuentrepreneursclub.com
trailofbits.com
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Research Engineer
Galois, Inc.
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• Full-time
May 2025 - Present
United States
Staff Security Engineer
Trail of Bits
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• Full-time
Sep 2021 - May 2025
Cyber Engineer
Raytheon Intelligence & Space
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Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
Vulnerability Researcher Intern
Raytheon
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• Internship
Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
Vulnerability Researcher Intern
Raytheon
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
Teaching Assistant
Northeastern University College of Computer and Information Science
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Greater Boston Area
CEO & Founder
Aware
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
Greater Boston Area