emily@anomalousem:~$ whoami
Emily Shader
Security Engineer
I’m a security engineer who moves comfortably across detection, cloud, IR, and architecture. My focus is on building defenses that work — technically, operationally, and humanly.
Focus: security engineering · cloud & identity · incident response · SIEM & detection
“security, but make it human-readable”
I’m a well-rounded security engineer with roots in detection and incident response, but I thrive wherever technical systems and human workflows meet.
My experience spans SIEM architecture, cloud and identity security, threat modeling, and response operations.
I lead security programs that scale — integrating defensive strategy with automation and clear communication.
Outside of work, I help lead ISSA Kentuckiana, curating talks and content for our local InfoSec community.
./humana — Senior Detection Engineer · 2024–present
- Lead cross-domain engineering across detection, cloud, and IR.
- Develop high-fidelity detections and improve security telemetry quality.
- Collaborate across platform and operations teams to embed controls in design.
./ibm — Security Pre-Sales Engineer · 2023–2024
Partnered with enterprise clients to evaluate and implement IBM security solutions, translating architecture and risk requirements into concrete designs.
./lge-ku — Security Analyst · 2017–2023
Conducted hands-on monitoring and response in a regulated energy environment, collaborating with IT and OT to improve visibility and incident workflow.
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"cloud_and_identity": [
"M365, Azure, and SaaS security",
"identity and access telemetry",
"IAM best practices"
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