Bogdan Stelea is a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, working in the Microsoft 365 Core division with a strong focus on cybersecurity. His work centers on securing generative AI systems and Copilot integrations, with particular attention to emerging threats such as prompt injection. Bogdan brings a deep technical perspective to the evolving landscape of AI security, helping shape resilient architectures and guiding teams toward secure-by-design principles.
With a background in software engineering and a passion for threat modeling, Bogdan is actively involved in cybersecurity initiatives across Microsoft. He has authored internal training programs to elevate security awareness and practices, and consistently advocates for rigorous standards in software development lifecycle and security auditing. His research contributions include peer-reviewed publications in cloud and edge security, such as the ACM SoCC paper on secure kernel auditing for containers and IEEE CloudCom work on unikernel-based serverless platforms.
Bogdan is a frequent contributor to internal and external security communities, sharing knowledge and fostering dialogue around the safe deployment of AI technologies. He believes that transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning are essential to building trustworthy systems. His current interests include prompt injection defense, AI red teaming, and the broader implications of generative AI in enterprise environments.
Connect with Bogdan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdan-stelea/
