David Hook

David Hook is an accomplished software engineering professional with extensive experience in cryptography and secure systems development. Currently serving as VP of Software Engineering at Keyfactor since June 2021, David previously held the position of Director at Crypto Workshop from October 2012 to June 2021, where consulting and support work focused on Bouncy Castle Cryptography APIs and the development of a MixNet for anonymous electronic voting. Prior roles include Vice President of Development at Lock Box Pty Ltd, where David managed a team to create a secure file sharing solution, and as Security Architect at Majitek, contributing to electronic voting protocols. David's career also encompasses contract development positions with various companies where Java security and integration projects were key focuses. Educational credentials include a Master of Applied Science in Computer Engineering and a Graduate Diploma in Economics, complemented by degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy.