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Walter O'Brien Biography

Walter O'Brien is one of the most popular and richest Computer Security who was born on February 24, 1975 in Clonroche, County Wexford, Ireland. Irish businessman who was the founder and been the chief executive officer for Scorpion Computer Services. Also, he is the designer of the scenario generator referred to as ScenGen that was awarded the Most Innovative Award for Product of the Year from CONNECT in 2011.

He has been played by actress Elyes Gabel on the show Scorpion.

O’Brien has stated that when he was thirteen years old (c.1988 ), he hacked into NASA under the pseudonym “Scorpion”. The Irish Daily Mail reported that the incident was unconfirmed.

A month after the bombing at the 2013 Boston Marathon, Fox 11 LA-KTTV (Los Angeles) reported that O’Brien’s company, Scorpion Computer Services, Inc., developed video-analysis software similar to that used by the FBI to catch the bombers. Techdirt said that this was one of many “bogus” claims about O’Brien by CBS. Asher Langton, a security intelligence engineer, said O’Brien offered conflicting narratives of his contributions to catching the bombers and that the use of facial recognition software in the manner reported was implausible. O’Brien said he was bound by non-disclosure agreements.

He was born the youngest of five children on the farm of Clonroche, Ireland.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 2014, CNET, Techdirt, and Fast Company evaluated CBS’ claims about O’Brien’s accomplishments, widely reported in the media, following questions to Fast Company. The Irish Times said that “it is impossible to substantiate some claims.” In a follow-up interview with Susan Karlin of Fast Company magazine, O’Brien answered some of Karlin’s questions but said that he was bound by non-disclosure agreements.

Walter O'Brien Net Worth

Walter O'Brien is one of the richest Computer Security from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Walter O'Brien's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The man claimed to score score of 197 in an IQ test at the primary school. He pursued a degree in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Sussex.

His story served as the basis for the CBS show Scorpion that was launched in the year 2014.

O’Brien has lived in Los Angeles, California since 2001 when he was issued an E11 visa to immigrate to the United States. This type of visa is set aside for people with “extraordinary abilities” and/or who can be considered a national asset.

The first season attracted more than 26 million viewers. CBS ordered a full season of Scorpion in October 2014 and renewed it for a second season in 2015. The show was renewed again for a third season in 2016, with a fourth seasoned confirmed for 2017. In March 2017, CBS renewed Scorpion for season 4. The show was cancelled after four seasons in May 2018.

According to O’Brien, in an effort to promote his company Scorpion Computer Services, Inc. and its service Concierge Up, he came up with the idea to create a television show. O’Brien contacted Scooter Braun who shopped the idea to CBS. In September 2014, CBS premiered the first season of the drama series, Scorpion, based on O’Brien’s alleged life experiences. He serves as an executive producer for the series, and regularly contributes to story development. For his part in story development O’Brien consults with series writers on technical aspects of the plot, including how he would solve problems presented in the show’s scripts. The technical aspects of the plot, however, were a reason for the National Science Teachers Association to advise teachers to use the show as an example of incorrect or exaggerated science in 2015. O’Brien also consults with Elyes Gabel, the actor who plays the fictional Walter O’Brien. In an interview with CBS News to promote the second season, Gabel said about O’Brien that “he’s out saving the world or talking to, you know, princes of Liechtenstein. So every now and again, I get the chance to talk to him and he’ll call me up. And sometimes we talk about the show. Sometimes we talk about characters.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Karlin wrote that some community edited business directories showed O’Brien’s company was much smaller than the 2,600 employees and $1.3 billion in revenues stated in Karlin’s original article. For example, in 2014 an anonymous editor on Credibility.com recorded Scorpion Computer Services as having 1 employee with annual revenue of $66,000. Karlin points out that community edited business directories data may be unreliable, and O’Brien stated that most of the company consists of independent contractors who work remotely.

In 2015, Kilkenny People reported that O’Brien received a mayoral certificate from the mayor of Kilkenny for his contribution and dedication to the Irish community in Los Angeles. O’Brien helped fund the start-up cost of Kilkenny Taxi Watch which Kilkenny People reported as having prevented 45 suicides through July 2015. By April 2016, Taxi Watch stated on their Facebook page that the number of lives saved had reached 100.

Who is Walter O'Brien Dating?

According to our records, Walter O'Brien is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Walter O'Brien’s is not dating anyone.

French tabloid Telestar reported that there is no record of the alleged NASA hack. Techdirt pointed out that the United States Department of Homeland Security—which CBS showed surrounding O’Brien’s family’s home in the television show—did not exist at the time of the alleged hack.

Facts & Trivia

Walter Ranked on the list of most popular Computer Security. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Walter O'Brien celebrates birthday on February 24 of every year.

O’Brien has spoken at numerous events, including speaking at the Mensa 2016 annual gathering event in San Diego, and the Houston Innovation Conference and Showcase.

Is Walter O'Brien from Scorpion a real person?

Walter O’Brien is the fictional lead character in the American drama television series, Scorpion. The character is inspired by the Irish businessman and information technologist of the same name.

Does Walter O'Brien have the highest IQ?

Walter O’Brien has one of the highest IQs in the world, with an estimated IQ of 197. As a teenager he made headlines when he hacked NASA from his family’s farm in Kilkenny. Now he runs Scorpion Computer Services, a company which works with the US military, high net worth individuals and film production studios.

Is Scorpion based on a true story?

The title, Scorpion, refers to the name of O’Brien’s super genius collective. And, get this: It’s kind of a true story. Scorpion is based on the life of the real-life Walter O’Brien, a self-proclaimed genius and computer hacker.

Did the real Walter O'Brien have a sister with MS?

Actor/Actress Megan O’Brien-Dodd was the daughter of Sean and Louise O’Brien, the niece of Tobin, the older sister of Walter O’Brien, and the wife of Sylvester Dodd. She was hospitalized due to multiple sclerosis (MS).

What is Elyes Gabel IQ?

But look, the show’s not written by people with 197 IQ; it’s written by incredibly intelligent, creative artists, so the writers put a lot of humor into it. And the heart and humor is the thing that keeps people coming back. Scorpion deals with some serious real-life issues such as hackers, nuclear weapons, etc.

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