Light Squares is a deep-tech venture building secure and simple systems that solve hard problems leveraging modern hardware and the latest research. Their solutions make software supply chains more secure and enable businesses to use sensitive data with confidence.
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Daniel Hugenroth
Daniel is a cybersecurity researcher (postdoc) at the University of Cambridge. His research expertise includes secure communication, distributed systems and applied cryptography.
Before returning to academia he worked as a senior software engineer and tech lead at Facebook (2015-2019, now: Meta) where he led an infrastructure team responsible for mobile image performance.
Daniel studied computer science at TU Munich and technology management at CDTM.
Mario Lins
Mario is a cybersecurity researcher (PhD student) at the Institute of Networks and Security at Johannes Kepler University in Linz. His research expertise is supply chain security, with a particular focus on transparent and verifiable systems.
Prior to pursuing his PhD, he worked as a security expert and software engineer for an international company focused on critical infrastructures. In 2023, Mario founded Lins Security GmbH, delivering consultancy, development, and tailored security training against cyber threats.