Thao Vo is a Principal Security Engineer with over a decade of experience leading security across detection and response, application security, cloud infrastructure, and emerging AI risks. She has built and scaled security programs at multiple high-growth technology companies, partnering closely with engineering and leadership teams to embed security into product and platform development. Her expertise spans offensive security, modernizing SAST/DAST/SCA programs, and advising on AI threat modeling and LLM security, grounded in industry frameworks such as NIST and OWASP. Thao holds over twelve SANS certifications and is recognized for translating complex technical risk into clear, actionable guidance that supports both business objectives and long-term resilience. She is also a committed mentor and advocate for inclusive security culture, bringing a measured, strategic perspective to security at scale.