20 years ago, Dead Addict helped organize the first DEF CON. He has been part of the staff ever since. In the years since DEF CON began, DA has worked for companies large and small, helping secure mobile platforms, operating systems, and financial infrastructures. In addition to being given the opportunity to speak speak at DEF CON, Shmoocon, Black Hat, Notacon and others, he constantly feels privileged at the company he has been able to keep. He is currently a wandering rōnin and aspiring curmudgeon that can be reached at da@defcon.org or daddict@gmail.com.