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Rob Helmer
Software Engineer
I build secure, AI-augmented infrastructure with a focus on operational safety and data privacy. Currently at Hims and Hers Health, Inc, I'm applying decades of experience in privacy-first engineering to modern pharmacy technology. My work bridges the gap between AI safety, robust telemetry, and mission-critical UI for healthcare professionals.
In my free time I enjoy video game development and design. I believe games are the purest expression of computer science and engineering—pushing boundaries in graphics, math, networking, security, and performance. They let us learn and experiment in a low-stakes environment while exploring new technologies and solving complex problems.
15+ Years at Mozilla
Firefox engineering focused on browser extensions, crash reporting (Socorro), and privacy-preserving telemetry. Built release automation infrastructure and contributed to features used by millions of Firefox users worldwide.
AI & Operational Safety
Developing secure AI integrations and safety-first workflows for high-stakes pharmacy environments.
Privacy-Preserving Telemetry
Expertise in privacy-conscious data collection and system observability to ensure reliability without compromising trust.
Professional Healthcare Tooling
Architecting high-reliability UIs for pharmacists and technicians, focusing on accuracy and pharmacy workflow integrity.
Academic Research Collaborations
Bringing breakthroughs in privacy and federated learning from MIT, Princeton, and Stanford into production systems.
Latest Posts
3/17/2026
Building Secure Login Systems with HttpOnly Cookies
How HttpOnly cookies with CHIPS prevent XSS attacks and cross-site tracking while maintaining seamless authentication across subdomains.
3/9/2026
Efficient Game State Encoding with Bitboards for Multiplayer
How bitboards and card bitsets compress game state to a fraction of JSON size for faster multiplayer sync and cloud saves.