Hi, I'm Vlad Stolyarov - Staff Security Engineer, Threat Analysis Group at Google
I am driven by a fascination with the unseen mechanisms of digital warfare. I thrive in high-stakes environments where I can decode complex threats, mentor emerging talent, and shape global security.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Successfully decoded complex malicious software behavior as a lead analyst at Kaspersky.
Currently protects global digital infrastructure as a Staff Security Engineer within Google's elite Threat Analysis Group.
Provides high-level technical mentorship and actionable intelligence on advanced threat actor methodologies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Malware Foundation
Established technical mastery in core malware analysis and reverse engineering.
✦ Malware Research
✦ Technical Analysis
Academic Engagement
Evolved into an educator, influencing university curricula in security research.
✦ Mentorship
✦ Teaching
Threat Landscape Leadership
Driving global security strategy against sophisticated adversaries at the highest level.
✦ Threat Analysis
✦ Security Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Adversarial Intelligence Architect
Uncovering patterns within complex, malicious digital ecosystems.
✦ Analyzes advanced persistent threat actors to identify operational shifts.
✦ Synthesizes raw threat data into actionable defensive postures.
✦ Translates complex technical indicators into high-level risk intelligence.
Technical Pedagogy Expert
Bridging the gap between theoretical malware research and practical defense.
✦ Curates and leads immersive malware reverse engineering academic courses.
✦ Mentors emerging security talent on advanced analytical methodologies.
✦ Disseminates critical security knowledge to global academic communities.
Strategic Defensive Engineer
Engineering robust solutions to mitigate large-scale systemic security threats.
✦ Develops scalable detection mechanisms for evolving threat vectors.
✦ Influences security architecture through data-driven threat analysis.
✦ Balances offensive-minded exploration with defensive design imperatives.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cross-industry collaborations to strengthen global cyber resilience.
✦ Engaging with forward-thinking communities to discuss evolving digital warfare trends.
✦ Seeking connections with security visionaries building the next generation of infrastructure.
I can help with
✦ Providing expert guidance on advanced malware reverse engineering methodologies.
✦ Offering insights into building scalable threat detection and intelligence workflows.
✦ Advising junior security engineers on navigating careers in elite defense teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying innovative defensive technologies currently shaping the threat landscape.
✦ Learning about emerging academic research in automated threat analysis.
✦ Connecting with experts in distributed systems security for knowledge exchange.