Summer is a distinguished leader with a robust career at the forefront of cybersecurity and autonomous vehicles. Currently serving as CISO at Torc Robotics, a trailblazer in AI software for long-haul trucking, she brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at Motional and Argo AI, where she contributed significantly to robo-taxi technology.
Beyond her industry roles, Summer is a respected faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, imparting her expertise in cybersecurity policy to graduate students and executive education programs alike. Her influence extends to the boardroom, where she serves on the board of directors for Brentwood Bank and as an active board member of the Forte Group, a non-profit dedicated to advancing women in technology, cybersecurity, and privacy.
A sought-after speaker and expert, Summer is frequently invited to conferences and congressional hearings, where she provides invaluable insights on cybersecurity risk. Her career began as a software engineer at Northrop Grumman Corporation after earning both her MS and BS in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh.
Summer's multifaceted career underscores her commitment to driving innovation and shaping the future of cybersecurity and autonomous systems.