I am Samuel Tap, a passionate cryptology researcher with a specialized focus on deep learning and Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). Having recently completed my PhD, I have transitioned to the role of FHE Technology Director at Zama, which is at the forefront of advancements in FHE. This cutting-edge encryption technique enables computations on encrypted data without the necessity of decryption, thereby preserving data privacy even during processing. My role involves leading a dynamic team of researchers with the goal of bridging the gap between research and product teams, thereby making FHE practically applicable in secure cloud computing and privacy-preserving data analysis.
Before joining Zama, I worked at CryptoExpert where I delved into the intricacies of neural network layers tailored for specific encryption schemes. I also undertook an internship at Informatique Banque Populaire in Toulouse, focusing on bolstering the security measures of mobile applications.
On the academic front, I proudly hold an engineering degree from Ecole Centrale de Lille, majoring in data science and a M.S. in cryptography from the University of Versailles.