Gary Robinson
About Gary Robinson
Gary Robinson serves as the Senior Director of Information Security at Slice, having previously held positions such as Chief Security Officer at Uleska and Vice President of Application Security at Citi. With extensive experience in cybersecurity, he has contributed to various industry standards and has been an active speaker and organizer in the cybersecurity community.
Work at Slice
Gary Robinson serves as the Senior Director of Information Security at Slice since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for the procurement and operation of vendor tooling for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), security awareness training, and application security testing. He organizes company security programs, including offensive security testing and threat model reviews, demonstrating a proactive approach to enhancing the security infrastructure at Slice.
Previous Experience at Uleska
Prior to his current role, Gary Robinson worked at Uleska as the Chief Executive Officer from 2017 to 2021 and as the Chief Security Officer from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to the company's strategic direction and security initiatives, focusing on innovative solutions in the cybersecurity sector. His leadership at Uleska was marked by a commitment to advancing security practices.
Involvement with OWASP Foundation
Gary Robinson has had a significant role within the OWASP Foundation, serving as an OWASP Europe Board Member from 2016 to 2020 and as a Global Board Member from 2019 to 2020. He contributed to the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) as a contributor in 2015 and co-led the Code Review Guide project from 2013 to 2018. His involvement reflects a dedication to improving industry standards in application security.
Educational Background
Gary Robinson studied Computer Science at Queen's University Belfast, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science with first-class honors from 1995 to 1999. He also attended Ballyclare High School from 1989 to 1995. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in cybersecurity and software engineering.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Gary Robinson has authored over 30 thought leadership blogs, industry articles, and innovative cyber playbooks, showcasing his expertise in cybersecurity. He has been a speaker at over 20 cyber conferences, indicating his strong presence in the cybersecurity community. Additionally, he has chaired cyber conferences during his time on the OWASP Global Board, demonstrating his leadership and organizational skills in the field.