Jimmy Sorrells
About Jimmy Sorrells
Jimmy Sorrells serves as the President of INTEGRITY Global Security, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the software security industry, having previously worked in various roles at INTEGRITY Global Security and Green Hills Software, contributing to the development of critical software solutions.
Current Role at Green Hills Software
Jimmy Sorrells serves as Vice President at Green Hills Software, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he focuses on advancing the company's software solutions, particularly in the realms of safety and security for embedded systems. His leadership contributes to the development of technologies that ensure reliability in critical applications.
Previous Experience at INTEGRITY Global Security
Sorrells has extensive experience at INTEGRITY Global Security, where he held several key positions. He worked as Vice President of Enterprise Products from 2008 to 2010, and later served as Senior Vice President from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure, he was instrumental in delivering secure client and server solutions based on the INTEGRITY software platform.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Jimmy Sorrells studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from 1978 to 1982. He furthered his education at Purdue University, obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1982 to 1983.
Contributions to Operating System Security
Sorrells has played a significant role in promoting the INTEGRITY-178B operating system, recognized as the first and only OS evaluated by the NSA and certified by NIAP to EAL 6+ High Robustness. His efforts have focused on ensuring that software solutions are deployed in systems where human life is at risk, emphasizing security and reliability.
Career at Green Hills Software
Before his current role, Sorrells worked at Green Hills Software as Director of Sales from 2000 to 2008. His experience in sales and business development laid the groundwork for his later leadership position, where he continues to drive the company's strategic initiatives.