Rod Schultz
About Rod Schultz
Rod Schultz serves as the Senior Vice President of Product at DUST Identity, bringing extensive technical expertise in video distribution, protection, and monetization. He has held various leadership roles in product security and development across notable companies including Zoom, Adobe, and Apple.
Work at DUST Identity
Rod Schultz serves as the Senior Vice President of Product at DUST Identity, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on product development and strategy, leveraging his extensive experience in digital rights management and video distribution. His leadership contributes to the company's initiatives in enhancing product offerings and ensuring robust security measures.
Previous Experience at Zoom
Prior to his current role, Rod Schultz worked at Zoom as the Head of Product Security and Privacy from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure in San Jose, California, he was responsible for overseeing the security and privacy aspects of product development, ensuring that user data was protected while maintaining a seamless user experience.
Background in Video Distribution and Security
Rod Schultz has a deep technical background in video distribution, protection, and monetization. His expertise includes digital rights management, authentication, authorization, cryptography, and key management. This knowledge has been instrumental in his various roles across different organizations, particularly in enhancing product security and user privacy.
Education and Expertise
Rod Schultz studied at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where he earned a Certificate of Business Excellence in Innovation and Product Management from 2009 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science of Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which he completed from 1991 to 1996. His educational background supports his extensive experience in product management and technology.
Career Progression and Roles
Rod Schultz has held various significant positions throughout his career. He served as Chief Product Officer at Rubicon Labs, Inc. from 2017 to 2019 and as VP of Product from 2014 to 2017. His earlier roles include Senior Computer Scientist at Adobe, where he led projects related to Adobe Primetime DRM, and Senior Software Engineer at Apple, focusing on iTunes FairPlay. His diverse roles reflect a strong trajectory in product development and security.