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# Desmond Lamptey
Full-stack engineer and Certified Ethical Hacker securing AI applications at Capital One.

## About

Desmond Lamptey builds software and secures applications as a Lead Software Engineer at Capital One. A full-stack engineer and Certified Ethical Hacker, he focuses on motivating teams while scaling reliable architecture.

His work brings attention to the hidden security vulnerabilities in modern AI applications. He frequently demonstrates how attackers exploit user input channels through prompt injection, teaching engineering teams how to implement specialized protection for AI systems without sacrificing development velocity.


## Upcoming Sessions

### World Congress 2026 North America · September 23, 2026
San José, CA
- [The Things Your AI Isn't Telling You](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1710-the-things-your-ai)





## Links

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-lamptey/)