Gregory Rocco
About Gregory Rocco
Gregory Rocco serves as a Product Advisor at the Rust Foundation and has played a significant role in advancing mobile driver's license (mDL) technology and digital identity standardization.
Gregory Rocco - Product Advisor
Gregory Rocco is currently a Product Advisor at the Rust Foundation. The Rust Foundation is an organization dedicated to the stewardship and growth of the Rust programming language. In his role, Rocco contributes to various initiatives and projects under the Rust Foundation’s umbrella.
Interoperability Events for Mobile Driver's Licenses
Gregory Rocco has been actively involved in organizing and hosting interoperability events for mobile driver's licenses (mDL). These events aim to foster global implementation by bringing together government officials and businesses to work on standardizing digital identity solutions. These efforts assist in creating a cohesive, global approach to digital identity verification.
Leadership Team Hires
As part of his responsibilities, Gregory Rocco played a pivotal role in hiring key members of the leadership team. Notably, Wei Sun was appointed as the Vice President and Head of Engineering, while David Kelts took on the role of Director, Head of Credible Platform. These strategic hires are instrumental in driving the organization's mission and objectives.
TSA PreCheck® Testing for Mobile Driver's Licenses
Gregory Rocco has been involved in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) initiative to test mobile driver's licenses at TSA PreCheck® lanes in participating airports. This pilot program is part of a broader move towards digital identity verification systems that promise increased convenience and security for travelers.
California Mobile Driver's License Expansion
Under Rocco’s advisory role, the state of California has significantly expanded its mobile driver's license (mDL) program. A new application has been introduced featuring advanced security measures, such as face biometrics and liveness detection. This initiative allows citizens to access their driver's license or ID card through their mobile phones, offering a modern solution to identity management.
Series A Funding Round Success
Gregory Rocco was involved in raising $34 million in a Series A funding round. This round was led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from prominent investors like Y Combinator and Okta Ventures. The successful funding highlights support from influential industry players and marks a significant milestone in advancing the organization's projects and initiatives.