Bob Durie

Bob Durie is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Paloma Software Corporation, based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He has a strong background in software development, particularly in the realm of enterprise security products.

Professional Background

• Experience at Trend Micro: Before co-founding Paloma Software, Bob held several significant positions at Trend Micro from 2006 to 2022. His roles included:

  • Cloud One Strategy and Development Leader (2020-2022): Led strategic development efforts and managed teams focused on cloud security solutions.
  • Director of Development, Cloud and Data Center Security (2015-2020): Oversaw the development of the Deep Security product line.
  • Senior Software Developer and Manager: Contributed to various aspects of software development and team leadership throughout his tenure.

• Education: Bob holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science from Queen's University, which he completed from 1996 to 2000.

• Certifications: Recently, he obtained a certification in Foundations of Humane Technology from the Center for Humane Technology in July 2023.

Skills and Expertise

Bob specializes in:

• Development of enterprise security products.
• Leading distributed teams and managing full-stack development processes.
• Enhancing user experiences through sophisticated server components.

His extensive experience and leadership capabilities have positioned him as a key figure in the software development industry, particularly within security solutions.