Speakers

Phil Polstra

University of Dubuque

Phil was born at an early age. He cleaned out his savings at age 8 in order to buy a TI99-4A computer for the sum of $450. Two years later, he learned 6502 assembly, and has been hacking computers and electronics ever since.

Phil currently works as a professor at a private midwestern university. He teaches computer security and forensics. His current research focus involves use of microcontrollers and small-embedded computers for forensics and pentesting. Prior to entering academia, Phil held several high level positions at well-known US companies. He holds a couple of the usual certs one might expect for someone in his position. Dr. Phil also has a number of degrees in computer security, business, physics, and mathematics.

Phil is also an accomplished aviator with several thousand hours of flight time. He holds 12 ratings including instructor, commercial pilot, mechanic, inspector, and avionics tech. When not working, he likes to spend time with his family, fly, hack electronics, and has been known to build airplanes.