Jake Smith is currently a rising fourth-year at UVA studying Computer Science and Cybersecurity as well as the Co-Founder of MetaCTF which makes cybersecurity more accessible for students and professionals through hands-on trainings and competitions. As a high school student, he discovered his love for security while competing in CTFs and CyberPatriot. Since then, Jake has spent time in both the public and private sectors, helped start UVA's two-time National Championship Cyber Defense Team, and ran cybersecurity competitions across the United States.