Gary Allison is an experienced technology executive with a strong background in engineering leadership across various roles in the software industry. Currently serving as an Operating Advisor at JMI Equity since February 2021 and as an Independent Advisor for Bonfire Advisors, Gary has held significant positions including Senior Vice President of Engineering at Ping Identity and Executive Vice President of Engineering at Bazaarvoice. Gary's career spans over three decades, with key contributions at companies like E2open, Blackbaud, Convio, and Pervasive Software. Gary holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Software Engineering from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.