Phil Gates-Idem is an accomplished technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and architecture, currently serving as Principal Engineer at Socket since October 2024. Previously, Gates-Idem served as an Advisor at minware and Chief Architect at JupiterOne, where efforts focused on cloud-native SaaS security solutions utilized by high-profile companies. Earlier roles included Engineering and Technical Lead for JupiterOne at LifeOmic, Team Lead and Lead Software Developer at Interactive Intelligence, and various positions at OrgSpan, RSA Security, SAS, Cisco Systems, and EMC. Phil Gates-Idem holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from North Carolina State University.