gwassermann

README.md



Hello there! 👋
I'm Garret, Security Engineer on the Infrastructure Security team. GitLab team member since 2024.
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (UTC-4, or US Eastern Time).
Previously I was part of the Vulnerability Management team (now defunct, re-organizing into VulnOps).
Background
My current role at GitLab is Security Engineer in Infrastructure Security. See also the Vulnerability Management page for recent and current projects.

Expertise in vulnerability analysis and management, knowledge of CVE ecosystem etc.
In a previous life (prior to security), I studied applied mathematics and almost got a Ph.D. I enjoy teaching.
I like Python, Go, Rust, but always wish I could use Haskell more (fits my thinking style best)

Availability
My brain works best in afternoon and evenings, so I work a bit shifted hours for Eastern time: generally around 11am - 7pm. But I prefer somewhat non-linear hours, you might see me online other times, so async is my preferred method of communication.
Communication Style and Preferences
I am a bit of an introvert, and prefer taking time to read and understand requests rather than being "on the spot" in a sync call.
I prefer a quick chat on Slack or a discussion on a GitLab issue. Tag me on an MR and I'm happy to review and have a conversation!
I appreciate directness to understand what information or help you're looking for, so I can best collaborate.
Feel free to schedule syncs when needed, check my calendar to avoid conflicts, I keep it updated. I can generally accomodate times throughout my afternoon and evening (Eastern time). Happy to have a friendly coffee chat, or more work focused. Let me know the topic of the sync when you schedule so I know what to expect or how to prepare.
Workplace Philosophy

Keeping a positive, collaborative environment that thrives on authenticity, transparency, diversity, creativity
Be responsive to customers' needs
Dogfood our own stuff so our internal wins are also customer wins
Have fun and learn things!

My CliftonStrengths®

Relator - Encouraging authenticity in groups.
Learner - Taking new and relevant avenues toward overcoming problems, not just following the same tried and true methods.
Strategic - Defining creative and flexible ways forward.
Developer - Patient, especially with inexperience.
Intellection - Generating curiosity that leads to learning, development and improvement.

Fun Stuff

I enjoy birdwatching and wildlife, nature walks are fun.
Video gamer since childhood. Currently prefer strategy and cozy games, but also love RPGs.
I like to read and learn. Some fun sci-fi, but I also like non-fiction stuff like history.


Last Update: 2026-07-06