Career
He specializes in, "finding security flaws in hardware devices and educating engineers on how to increase the security of their designs". Grand has testified before the United States. Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs regarding government and homeland computer security under his internet handle, Kingpin. Grand became involved in electronics at the age of seven and later joined Boston-based hacker group L0pht Heavy Industries.
He gained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University.
He has published two books and co-authored a number of books relating to hardware hacks and network security. He received an honorary Doctorate of Science in Technology from the University of Advancing Technology, Arizona.
After his television appearance, Grand launched Grand Idea Studio, a San Francisco-based research and development firm. He is also the sole proprietor of Kingpin Empire, an apparel project that gives back to the community through charitable donations.
Other activities include exhibiting hardware as art in a San Francisco gallery and designing the electronic badges for DEFCON 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.