Robert Phan
About Robert Phan
Robert Phan is the Chief Information Security Officer at JumpCloud, having held the position since early 2023. He has over 20 years of experience in the security industry, including roles at Splunk, JumpCloud, Yahoo, and Barracuda Networks.
Current Role at JumpCloud
Robert Phan serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at JumpCloud, a position he has held since early 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. His extensive background in security and engineering supports his leadership in this critical area.
Previous Experience at Splunk
Before joining JumpCloud, Robert Phan worked at Splunk as the Director of Engineering - Cloud Security from 2018 to 2021. During his three years in this role, he focused on enhancing cloud security measures and developing robust security solutions for clients. His experience at Splunk contributed to his expertise in cloud security technologies.
Tenure at JumpCloud as Deputy CISO
Robert Phan joined JumpCloud in 2022 as Deputy CISO, where he played a key role in shaping the company's security policies and practices. He served in this position for 11 months before being promoted to Chief Information Security Officer in early 2023. His contributions during this time laid the groundwork for his current leadership role.
Career Background in Security and Engineering
Robert Phan has over 20 years of experience in the security industry. His career includes significant roles at various organizations, including Barracuda Networks as a Software Engineer and Yahoo as a Senior Software Engineer. His tenure at Yahoo lasted four years, where he developed engineering leadership skills that he later applied in his security-focused roles.
Early Career at Neurogen Corporation
Robert Phan began his career as a Programming Analyst at Neurogen Corporation, where he worked from 1999 to 2003. This four-year experience provided him with foundational skills in programming and analysis, which he later leveraged in his engineering and security roles.