Graham Neray
About Graham Neray
Graham Neray is the Cofounder and CEO of Oso, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in product marketing and business analysis, with previous roles at MongoDB, Inc. and experience in mentorship and advisory positions.
Current Role at Oso
Graham Neray serves as the Cofounder and CEO of Oso, a position he has held since 2019. Based in the Greater New York City Area, he has played a significant role in shaping the company's direction and strategy. Under his leadership, Oso has focused on developing innovative solutions for managing authorization data, particularly in microservices environments. Neray has been actively involved in discussions surrounding the Oso Modeler and has contributed to the announcement of Oso Cloud's general availability.
Previous Experience at MongoDB, Inc.
Graham Neray has extensive experience at MongoDB, Inc., where he held multiple roles from 2012 to 2019. He began as a Product Marketing Manager and progressed to Senior Product Marketing Manager, Principal Manager of Sales Enablement & Product Marketing, and Chief of Staff. His tenure at MongoDB allowed him to develop a deep understanding of product marketing and sales strategies, which he later applied in his role at Oso.
Education and Academic Background
Graham Neray earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with Honors from Brown University, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. His academic background provided a foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems, which he has applied throughout his professional career. Prior to attending Brown University, he completed his high school education at Newton North High School from 2000 to 2004.
Mentorship and Advisory Roles
In addition to his corporate roles, Graham Neray has engaged in mentorship and advisory capacities. He served as a Mentor at iMentor from 2016 to 2020 and at Techstars for a brief period in 2018. He also acted as an Advisor to Amberdata from 2018 to 2020. These experiences reflect his commitment to guiding emerging talent and contributing to the growth of innovative companies.
Contributions to Authorization Discussions
Graham Neray has made significant contributions to discussions on authorization, particularly in the context of microservices and generative AI. He has written extensively on topics such as managing authorization data, the complexities of authorization rules, and the importance of policy testing with Oso Cloud. His insights also include exploring the challenges of building authorization systems and the different types of authorization models.