Gary Ellison

Gary Ellison is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience across various high-profile companies. Currently serving as a mentor at Cyversity since January 2024, Ellison previously held multiple leadership roles at Roku from December 2013 to November 2024, including Vice President of Trust and Vice President/Chief Security Architect, where responsibilities encompassed building a trustworthy enterprise amid compliance and security challenges. Prior positions include Vice President and Chief Security Architect at Intertrust, Chief Security Architect at Sun Microsystems, and a foundational role at AT&T Bell Laboratories focusing on security architecture. Ellison's early career included significant contributions as a Principal Research Scientist at Battelle. Educational credentials include a B.S. in Mathematical and Physical Sciences with a focus on Computer and Information Sciences from The Ohio State University.