Miki’s career has encompassed everything from firmware to application space. Her last 10 years have had Security focus as a Security Researcher for Intel, working on Secure Development Lifecycle and as a Product Security Expert for Open Source Software. She is a writer, an Award Winning Public Speaker for technical subjects, and Diversity & Inclusion, and other social topics. Miki serves as a Board member of Portland Women in Tech, Staff of Women Who Code PDX, and Staff member for Diana Initiative. Miki is also civic-minded; she serves as an elected Director for the local Fire District and is a former TrevorChat crisis counselor. In her spare time, she Raises and shows Irish Wolfhounds in the Coast Range of Oregon