Galeal Zino
About Galeal Zino
Galeal Zino serves as the Founder and CEO of NetFoundry, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in engineering and innovation from previous roles at Teleglobe and Tata Communications, and he advocates for software-only Network as a Service solutions.
Work at NetFoundry
Galeal Zino has served as the Founder and CEO of NetFoundry since 2016. Under his leadership, the company has developed OpenZiti, a platform that enables developers to integrate zero trust network overlays into applications. Zino advocates for software-only Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions through CloudZiti, emphasizing the importance of secure networking in various contexts, including API security, remote management, IoT security, and multicloud environments. His vision has shifted the focus of secure networking from being an infrastructure challenge to a software-centric opportunity.
Previous Experience
Before founding NetFoundry, Galeal Zino held significant roles in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Teleglobe as Vice President of Engineering from 2004 to 2007, where he contributed to engineering initiatives. Following this, he joined Tata Communications as Vice President of Innovation from 2008 to 2017, focusing on innovative solutions in the telecommunications space. His extensive experience in these roles laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in secure networking.
Education and Expertise
Galeal Zino studied at Bucknell University from 1993 to 1997, earning a degree that provided a foundation for his career in technology and engineering. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with the expertise to lead initiatives in cybersecurity, network engineering, and software development. Zino promotes the integration of these fields to enhance secure networking solutions.
Innovations and Contributions
Galeal Zino pioneered the development of OpenZiti, which allows for the embedding of zero trust network overlays in applications. This innovation addresses the growing need for secure networking solutions in a digital landscape increasingly reliant on cloud services and IoT devices. His advocacy for software-only NaaS solutions through CloudZiti represents a significant shift in how organizations approach network security and management.
Vision for Secure Networking
Galeal Zino promotes the unification of cybersecurity, software development, network engineering, and operations. His vision emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to secure networking, where these disciplines work together to create robust solutions. This perspective is reflected in the initiatives and products developed at NetFoundry, particularly in the context of modern networking challenges.