ROBERT D. SHORT III, PH.D.

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Software Technology Evidence

14 mention(s) identify ROBERT D. SHORT III, PH.D. as having software/technology expertise.

Company Filing Date Evidence Reason
VirnetX Holding Corp 2011-04-26 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Mathematics, with extensive technical knowledge and is co-inventor on many patents, indicating strong technical and software-related skills.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2012-04-24 Robert D. Short III, Ph.D. has been a director since July 9, 2010. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security. Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, an M.S. in Mathematics, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He has held technical roles including Chief Scientist and Chief Technology Officer, and is co-inventor on the majority of the company's patents, indicating strong technical and software-related skills.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2013-04-12 Robert D. Short III, Ph.D. has been a director since July 9, 2010. He has been the Chief Scientist for the Company since May 2006. From February 2000 to April 2007, Dr. Short was Assistant Vice President and Division Manager at Science Applications International Corporation, or SAIC, from which we acquired certain patents in 2006. From 1994 to February 2000, he also held various other positions at SAIC. Prior to SAIC, he worked at ARCO Power Technologies, Inc. (Atlantic Richfield Petroleum), Sperry Corporate Technology Center and Sperry Research Center. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Robert D. Short III, Ph.D. has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Mathematics, and has held technical roles including Chief Scientist and Division Manager at SAIC, indicating strong technical and programming skills.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2014-04-11 Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business and the field of information security. Holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Mathematics, with extensive technical knowledge and understanding of information security; co-inventor on patents related to the company's technology.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2015-04-03 Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security. Has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Mathematics, and B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Has held technical roles including Chief Scientist and Chief Technology Officer, and has deep technical knowledge in information security, indicating ability to write programs.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2016-04-19 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings extraordinary technical knowledge. Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Mathematics, has been Chief Scientist and CTO, and has deep technical knowledge and understanding of information security, indicating strong technical and programming skills.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2017-04-14 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge. Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Mathematics, and has held technical roles including Chief Scientist and Chief Technology Officer, indicating strong technical and software-related skills.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2018-04-12 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security. Has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Mathematics, and B.S. in Electrical Engineering; has held technical roles including Chief Scientist and Chief Technology Officer; co-inventor on majority of patents; deep technical knowledge in information security.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2019-04-11 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings extraordinary technical knowledge. Robert D. Short III, Ph.D. has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Mathematics, with extensive technical knowledge as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Scientist, indicating strong technical and programming skills.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2020-04-10 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Mathematics, and B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with significant technical expertise and roles as Chief Scientist and Chief Technology Officer.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2021-04-13 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, an M.S. in Mathematics, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and has held technical roles including Chief Scientist and Chief Technical Officer, indicating strong technical and programming skills.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2022-04-20 Robert D. Short III, Ph.D. has been a director since July 9, 2010. He has been the Chief Scientist for the Company since May 2006 and was the Chief Technical Officer from June 2010 to September 2021. From February 2000 to April 2007, Dr. Short was Assistant Vice President and Division Manager at Science Applications International Corporation, or SAIC, from which we acquired certain patents in 2006. From 1994 to February 2000, he also held various other positions at SAIC. Prior to SAIC, he worked at ARCO Power Technologies, Inc. (Atlantic Richfield Petroleum), Sperry Corporate Technology Center and Sperry Research Center. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security. Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Mathematics, has been Chief Scientist and Chief Technical Officer, and is co-inventor on the majority of the Company’s patents, indicating strong technical and software-related skills.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2023-04-28 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security. Has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Mathematics, with extensive technical knowledge and experience in information security and technology, indicating strong technical and programming skills.
VirnetX Holding Corp 2024-04-26 Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He has been the Chief Scientist for the Company since May 2006 and was the Chief Technical Officer from June 2010 to September 2021. Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Mathematics, with extensive experience in technical and scientific roles, indicating strong software-related and technical skills.

VirnetX Holding Corp

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2011-04-26 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
2012-04-24 Robert D. Short III, Ph.D. has been a director since July 9, 2010. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security.
2013-04-12 Robert D. Short III, Ph.D. has been a director since July 9, 2010. He has been the Chief Scientist for the Company since May 2006. From February 2000 to April 2007, Dr. Short was Assistant Vice President and Division Manager at Science Applications International Corporation, or SAIC, from which we acquired certain patents in 2006. From 1994 to February 2000, he also held various other positions at SAIC. Prior to SAIC, he worked at ARCO Power Technologies, Inc. (Atlantic Richfield Petroleum), Sperry Corporate Technology Center and Sperry Research Center. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
2014-04-11 Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business and the field of information security.
2015-04-03 Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security.
2016-04-19 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings extraordinary technical knowledge.
2017-04-14 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge.
2018-04-12 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security.
2019-04-11 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings extraordinary technical knowledge.
2020-04-10 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
2021-04-13 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
2022-04-20 Robert D. Short III, Ph.D. has been a director since July 9, 2010. He has been the Chief Scientist for the Company since May 2006 and was the Chief Technical Officer from June 2010 to September 2021. From February 2000 to April 2007, Dr. Short was Assistant Vice President and Division Manager at Science Applications International Corporation, or SAIC, from which we acquired certain patents in 2006. From 1994 to February 2000, he also held various other positions at SAIC. Prior to SAIC, he worked at ARCO Power Technologies, Inc. (Atlantic Richfield Petroleum), Sperry Corporate Technology Center and Sperry Research Center. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security.
2023-04-28 He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. As co-inventor on the majority of the patents in the Company’s patent portfolio, Dr. Short brings to the Board extraordinary technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Company’s business, history and organization and the field of information security.
2023-09-11 Name: Robert D. Short III, Ph.D. Listed as a director with no specific mention of software or programming skills.
2024-04-26 Dr. Short has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University along with a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He has been the Chief Scientist for the Company since May 2006 and was the Chief Technical Officer from June 2010 to September 2021.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03