Bruce Roberts

Bruce W. Roberts is a technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Simplata Technologies who earned his doctorate in applied physics before building a career spanning scientific computing, cybersecurity, and technology leadership across the Pacific Northwest. Roberts earned his undergraduate degree at Caltech and his doctorate in applied and engineering physics from Cornell University, where his Hertz Fellowship supported his graduate studies and his dissertation explored theoretical physics. He subsequently built a lengthy career in software engineering and technology leadership, holding senior roles at HP, Opsware, and DomainTools — where he served as chief technology officer — before co-founding Simplata Technologies in 2020, a cybersecurity startup focused on protecting sensitive data in cloud applications, serving as CTO. He has also served as an entrepreneur-in-residence at Madrona Venture Labs in Seattle.