Max is an independent security consultant based out of NYC. He has performed code reviews and conducted mobile application penetration tests for numerous Fortune 500 clients on a multitude of platforms, such as Android, BREW, RIM, and iOS. He specializes in mobile device penetration testing and has spent time researching NFC (for access control and on mobile devices), Bluetooth, mobile wallets, and secure elements. Before working in security, he designed high speed trading algorithms and worked in commodities. Max is a licensed HAM operator and contributes chapters to several best selling Linux books. He has spoken at leading conferences like ShmooCon, CanSecWest, and SOURCE: Boston, and frequently presents at various local industry conferences.