# Simon Cohen

> Software Engineer specializing in Security Applications

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/simoncohen

Software engineer with a track record in security-focused software solutions. Problem solver and innovator, known for thinking outside the box, and not being afraid of unconventional approaches. Currently developing for Palo Alto Networks for the Identity and Policy Core team.

Experienced in cloud-based security solutions, SASE, identity, and data redistribution. Well versed in network security, cryptography and transport layer security.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Censys
Jan 2024 – Present | New York, New York, United States

### Software Engineer @ Palo Alto Networks
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Santa Clara, California, United States
Develop features for the identity and policy engine for next-gen firewalls including L7 traffic inspection and analysis

### Software Engineer Co-op @ Unisys
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States
Software engineering for enterprise-grade operating system with a primary focus on security

•	Revised and advised development of design changes for TLS 1.2/3 implementation for ClearPath Forward MCP
•	Designed updated application layer key transport protocol to close multiple vulnerabilities
•	Upgraded key management application to support TLS 1.3 with ECC keys and certificates
•	Updated TLS test harness to verify ciphers, certificate usage, and key management across Windows, Linux and MCP
•	Presented progress updates to product stakeholders in an Agile environment

### Software Development Engineer @ WOODWARD MCCOACH INC
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

### Software Development Engineer Co-Op @ WOODWARD MCCOACH INC
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
Software design for fiber optic telecom products with a focus on network programming

• Designed RPC for NIC-to-switch pipeline to query the switch’s MAC table
• Resolved memory leak in RPC protocol code using advanced debugging tools
• Developed loopback test for optical switch using custom switch routing and VLANs
• Tested and modified Linux network drivers to debug dropped packets at 10+ Gbps
• Presented bi-weekly updates to senior engineers and staff in universally understandable language

### Senior Electrical Engineer @ Drexel Formula SAE Electric Vehicle
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Collegiate design competition to build a full-size, electric, Formula 1-style racecar

• Conceived, developed, and optimized custom PCBs for several safety systems
• Implemented digital and network-based (CAN) communication between electrical systems
• Wrote embedded automotive systems, i.e. temperature monitoring and startup procedure
• Mentored new members in integral roles by providing them with tools to be independent


## Education
### Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering in Computer Engineering
Drexel University
Jan 2018 – Jan 2022

### High School Diploma
Council Rock High School North
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simon-j-cohen

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Last updated: 2026-04-01