J. P. Gill

About J. P. Gill

I am an Embedded Cybersecurity Expert and Penetration Tester specializing in hardware, firmware, and IoT security across industries such as automotive, medical devices, ICS, and aerospace.I lead penetration testing, reverse engineering, threat modeling, and secure design engagements, uncovering vulnerabilities and delivering actionable remediation strategies. My expertise includes hardware interface and protocol testing (UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, 5G), exploit development, secure boot, and firmware update mechanisms.I guide teams, mentor junior assessors, and collaborate with engineering and executive stakeholders to implement secure-by-design systems.I am passionate about advancing embedded security, innovating testing methodologies, and contributing to industry research to protect critical systems from modern threats.Even when I leave office I tend to continue to learn, code and tinker at my house.

Experience

1. Team Lead Senior Embedded Cybersecurity Expert

   UltraViolet Cyber

   Sep 2025 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   Embedded Cybersecurity Expert | Penetration Tester | Team Lead & SME | Securing IoT, Embedded Systems, and Critical InfrastructureAs an Embedded Cybersecurity Expert, Penetration Tester, and Subject Matter Expert (SME), I specialize in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in embedded systems, IoT devices, and industrial control systems (ICS).As an Embedded Cybersecurity Expert, Penetration Tester, and Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in hardware, firmware, and embedded system security across industries including automotive, medical devices, aerospace, industrial control systems (ICS), and IoT ecosystems.I bring over a decade of experience leading penetration testing, reverse engineering, and threat modeling engagements, uncovering vulnerabilities in complex embedded platforms and providing actionable remediation strategies to strengthen security posture.Core Expertise- Hardware & firmware penetration testing, reverse engineering, exploit development- Hardware interface & protocol security: UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, 5G- Secure architecture design, secure boot, and firmware update mechanisms- Threat modeling, secure code review, and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST)- Cross-industry experience: automotive, healthcare, aerospace, critical infrastructureWhat I Deliver- Clear and actionable communication of technical findings to both executives and engineers- Research-driven methodologies, custom testing tools, and innovative exploit techniques- Leadership through mentoring and guiding teams in embedded security best practices- I am passionate about advancing the state of embedded and hardware security, contributing to community research, and helping organizations build secure-by-design systems that can withstand modern threats.

Education

• University of Manitoba

  BSc, Cumputer Science

  1992 — 1997

Skills

• Sdlc
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Enterprise Architecture
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Project Management
• Db2
• Eclipse
• Tomcat
• Business Intelligence
• Software Development
• Scrum
• IT Strategy
• Sql
• Linux
• Solaris
• Business Analysis
• Unix
• Java
• Web Services
• Troubleshooting
• Integration
• Perl
• Databases
• Soa
• Xml
• Javascript
• Agile Methodologies
• Mysql