Bruce's early years were far from easy.
At the tender age of 11, Bruce's mother brought home a discarded computer from his workplace.
Like any child of the '90s, having a computer in his room made Bruce feel like he had struck gold.
Bruce has continued to build computers tailored to his needs, like his photography computer.
After returning to the US, Bruce was inspired by his experience in China and believed that his dream of becoming President was within reach.
Despite his efforts, Bruce found it difficult to secure a job as native Chinese speakers were often preferred.
Bruce's journey took a turn after graduation when he secured a security role in the federal government.
After working for the federal government for almost two decades, Bruce sought to broaden his horizons in the security field and transition to the oil and gas industry as a Chief Security Officer in 2020.
Bruce had to discard old habits, adapt to new communication styles, and navigate a different work culture.
After a few years in the oil and gas industry, Bruce seized an exciting opportunity with Teamalytics, an organization specializing in leadership, coaching, and team building.
A year ago, Bruce joined Microsoft's Bounty team.
As a bug bounty program manager, Bruce serves and protects others, finding fulfillment in the clear, immediate, and long-lasting impact of his work.
Bruce cherishes the knowledge shared by the security researchers who work with Microsoft, viewing it not merely as information, but as a gift.
The contributions of these external researchers are instrumental to the success of MSRC. Bruce also emphasizes the importance of the human service aspect of their work.
These researchers aren't just security experts, but leaders who share Bruce's commitment to service.
Bruce's personal interests are as diverse as his professional journey.
Every week, Bruce would submit his journals along with the photos he had taken, documenting his experiences and learnings.
Beyond his professional pursuits and personal hobbies, Bruce has a deep-seated passion for leadership and mentoring.
Bruce's philosophy of life and learning is beautifully encapsulated in a Chinese proverb that he holds dear: .
For Bruce, learning is not a phase but a continuous journey.
This Cyber News was published on msrc.microsoft.com. Publication date: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:13:10 +0000