Robbie Gill, PhD
About Robbie Gill, PhD
Robbie Gill, PhD, serves as the Director of Engineering - Infrastructure and Security at Rafay Systems, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a PhD in Information Security from Queensland University of Technology and has extensive experience in network security and cloud infrastructure.
Work at Rafay
Robbie Gill has served as the Director of Engineering - Infrastructure and Security at Rafay Systems since 2017. In this role, he has played a key part in establishing the engineering infrastructure and security framework, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include overseeing security measures and ensuring the integrity of the infrastructure. Rafay Systems is located at 530 Lakeside Dr, Suite 210, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.
Education and Expertise
Robbie Gill holds a PhD in Information Security from Queensland University of Technology, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) from the same institution in 2002. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation in 2007. His educational background is complemented by extensive expertise in cloud security, WLAN security, and network security technologies, including IPSec, VPN, SSL, and TLS.
Background
Before joining Rafay Systems, Robbie Gill held various engineering and security roles across multiple organizations. He worked as a Principal Software Engineer at Akamai Technologies in Australia from 2016 to 2017. His previous experience includes positions at Aruba Networks, Ruckus Wireless, and Soha Systems, where he focused on security and infrastructure. He also served as a Systems Engineer at Griffith University and as a Network Security Engineer at CITEC in Brisbane, Australia.
Achievements
Robbie Gill has made significant contributions to the field of network security, particularly in threat management and vulnerability assessment. He has been involved in FIPS 140-2 validations and Common Criteria Evaluations, which enhance network security protocols. His deep expertise in Kubernetes and containerization has been instrumental in cloud-scale infrastructure projects. He has also specialized in WLAN security, focusing on standards such as IEEE 802.11i, EAP, RADIUS, and 802.1x.