Sam Ierullo
About Sam Ierullo
Sam Ierullo serves as the Senior Legal Counsel for Technology at Interac Corp., specializing in enterprise mobility management and intellectual property strategy. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience in legal counsel roles, he focuses on data security solutions and mobile application management.
Work at Interac
Sam Ierullo serves as Senior Legal Counsel, Technology at Interac Corp. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enterprise mobility management, mobile application management, and mobile device management. His expertise contributes to the development of cryptographic and data security solutions, enhancing the company's technology offerings. He is also involved in endpoint-to-endpoint secure data communication and synchronization, ensuring that Interac's services maintain high security standards.
Education and Expertise
Sam Ierullo has a diverse educational background. He studied Law at Western University, earning his LL.B. from 1997 to 2000. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) from the University of Toronto. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Honours Biology and Psychology at McMaster University. In 2021, he achieved a Certificate in Cyber Security Fundamentals from York University and is currently pursuing an Advanced Cyber Security Certificate there. His expertise includes patent portfolio development, competitive analysis, and intellectual property strategy.
Background
Prior to his current role, Sam Ierullo worked at BlackBerry as Director from 2008 to 2022, where he contributed to various technology initiatives. He also served as the sole in-house Counsel at Vasogen Inc. from 2007 to 2008. His extensive experience in legal counsel within the technology sector has equipped him with skills in user interface design and interaction, as well as knowledge in IoT-based asset tracking and mobile messaging platforms.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sam Ierullo has specialized in intellectual property strategy and management, focusing on acquisition, divestiture, and licensing. His contributions to conferencing and collaboration technologies have been significant, particularly in communications system infrastructure. His work in mobile application management and enterprise mobility management has positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in the technology legal landscape.