# David Root

> Master's Degree Computer Science graduate from North Carolina State University

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/davidroot

I'm a software engineer focusing on Security in Computer Networking and AI. I'm experienced with Java, Python, C, C++, and Swift. I am currently working as a Forward Deploy Engineer at AI Squared. In the past, I did freelance work and prototype development for LaunchLinkED, a startup whose mission is to facilitate doctors involved with special needs patients. I was also a Threat Intelligence Intern at A10 Networks, where I designed, developed, and implemented a deep packet inspection honeypot capable of detecting and diverting DDoS attacks. I was also a Lead Instructor at the Stanford University ID Tech branch, where I taught Network Programming, Cryptography, Steganography, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, C++, Python Programming, and Javascript. I'm currently open to internships, COOPs, and full time jobs. I received my Masters in Computer Science from NCSU in 2024. Additionally, I have my Network+ and Security+ certifications.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ AI Squared
Jan 2025 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States
Designing and implementing Proof of Concepts and Prototypes for potential AI Squared customers

### Software Engineer @ LaunchLinkED
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Saratoga, California, United States
Created an AI assistant to help doctors complete legal forms quicker, allowing them to see more patients.

### Threat Intelligence Intern @ A10 Networks, Inc
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Mitigated active DDoS attacks with a newly-designed DDoS detector, using deep packet inspection and AI to analyze potential attacks and update the central A10 attack database.

### Lead Instructor for Stanford iD Tech Coding and AI academy @ iD Tech Camps
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Stanford, California, United States
Lead Instructor at Stanford for iD Tech Coding and AI Academy teaching Network Programming, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and neural networks, cryptography, steganography, cybersecurity, C++ game development using AI, Java, Python, and Javascript.


## Education
### Master's degree in Computer Science and Computer Networking
North Carolina State University

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
North Carolina State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/david-root-9333851a3

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Last updated: 2026-04-10