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Researcher · Engineer · Founder

Thomas Dullien (Halvar Flake)

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Cybersecurity and Efficiency at OpenAI

Known in security as Halvar Flake, Dullien created tools that helped analysts compare software programs and trace shared code across malware. His research also showed how flaws in computer memory could become real attacks. He later built systems that reveal where large cloud fleets waste computing power, linking security with infrastructure efficiency.

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Background

Current role
Cybersecurity and Efficiency Aug 2026-present
Previously
Nov 2021-2024Distinguished Engineer, Elastic Observability,
Jan 2019-Nov 2021Co-founder and CEO,
2016-Dec 2018Researcher, Project Zero,
Mar 2011-Aug 2015Staff Software Engineer,
2004-Mar 2011Founder, CEO and Head of Research,
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Last editorial review: August 15, 2026

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