Alex Shipp is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in research and development across various sectors. Currently serving as Associate Director of Research and Development at Platinum High Integrity Technologies since September 2024, Alex previously held significant roles including Chief Technology Officer at Equine Register and Director of Research and Development at Digital Animal. Early career highlights include Vice President of Threat Research and Development at TrustDefender and Senior Director of Emerging Anti-Virus Technologies at Symantec. Alex played a pivotal role at MessageLabs as an Imagineer, contributing to the company’s growth from inception to a £400 million sale to Symantec. Alex holds a Master of Arts degree in Computer Science from Robinson College, Cambridge, completed in 1983.