Chris Scott
About Chris Scott
Chris Scott is a Security Architect currently employed at Material Security, where he has worked since 2023. He has held various engineering and leadership roles at several companies, including Auth0, Stripe, and Voce Communications, and co-founded Material Security in 2017.
Current Role at Material Security
Chris Scott serves as a Security Architect at Material Security, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data and systems. His expertise in security architecture contributes to the company's mission of enhancing data protection for its clients.
Previous Experience at Auth0
Prior to his current role, Chris Scott worked at Auth0, where he held two positions. He served as a Solutions Engineer from 2019 to 2021, followed by a role as Senior Solutions Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His responsibilities included designing and implementing identity solutions for clients, leveraging his technical skills to address customer needs.
Background in Software Development
Chris Scott has a solid background in software development, having worked at Turner Broadcasting as a Senior Software Developer in 2012. He also held various roles at Voce Communications, including Lead Application Developer from 2008 to 2012 and VP of Platforms Development from 2012 to 2013. His extensive experience in software engineering has equipped him with a strong foundation in technical problem-solving.
Education and Expertise
Chris Scott holds a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Central Florida, completed in 1995. He also earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley. His educational background supports his expertise in both technical and business aspects of technology.
Leadership and Co-founding Experience
In addition to his technical roles, Chris Scott co-founded Material Security in 2017, contributing to its establishment and growth in the cybersecurity sector. He previously led data privacy and authorization projects at Google and ran infrastructure teams at Dropbox after the acquisition of Parastructure, where he was the first engineer.