About Me
Hey there! I’m Ayla Croft—a self-taught, tech-obsessed developer and hacker with a knack for making big ideas real. In under two years, I’ve dived headfirst into AI engineering, full-stack development, and cybersecurity, picking up an affinity for red teaming and purple teaming along the way.
It all started with Microsoft’s AI engineering track and a deep dive into Python, which fueled my love for building smarter, stronger tech. These days, I’m laser-focused on LLM red teaming and malware development, constantly pushing to learn more and do better.
Recently, I won a trip to DEF CON 32 (yes, it was awesome), and when I’m not coding or breaking things (for science!), you’ll find me in hackathons, sharing ideas, and leveling up with the dev & cybersecurity community.
Education
Microsoft Learn Courses
Microsoft Learn
May 2023 - July 2024
Completed comprehensive courses covering Artificial Intelligence, Azure AI Services, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Azure AI Services Management, Development Tools, and Responsible AI practices.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco Networking Academy
June 2024
Completed modules on Introduction to Cybersecurity, Resource Specialist, System Safeguards, Threat Analysis, and Cybersecurity Administration.
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Coursework
(ISC)²
June 2024 - October 2024
Completed coursework covering Security Principles, Incident Response, Access Control Concepts, Network Security, and Security Operations.
AI Security for Product Teams
Lakera AI Security
October 2024
Completed a 10-day AI Security course covering GenAI threats, cybersecurity frameworks, AI application security, and AI governance.
Web Security Courses
PortSwigger Academy
2024
Completed courses on SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Exploiting LLMs with Prompt Injection, Jailbreaking, and SQL Injection.
AI Jailbreaking Competition Achievement
Gray Swan AI Security
2024
Achieved high ranking by successfully jailbreaking 22 out of 25 AI models in a competitive setting.
Self-Directed Learning and Projects
Various Platforms
Ongoing
Engaged in self-teaching and completed numerous projects involving programming languages, web technologies, AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, DevOps, and more.