GitLab was founded in 2011 as an open-source project and is known for its DevSecOps (development, security, and operations) platform, among other offerings.
The Sacramento resident told Industry Insider — California that he’s “excited to be joining GitLab at such an exciting time, with AI being ‘front and center’ in the minds of most organizations.” He added, “GitLab is investing and delivering on AI-powered DevOps now.”
GitLab’s U.S. SLED director, Andy Chai-Seong, told Industry Insider: “We are thrilled to have Bruce join the GitLab Public Sector team. With his many years of experience and passion for supporting the government and education community, he’s going to make a great addition.”
Koop began his career as a programmer with Texas Instruments, then held sales, management and security specialist roles with Compuware, Serena Software, Telelogic, CA Technologies, Okta, Lookout and Ivanti before joining GitLab earlier this month.
As to why he chose GitLab, Koop said, “It was important for me to be a part of a team that is both a leader in the DevOps industry and is also committed to investing in the state and local government community.”
Koop is an alumnus of Aquinas College in Michigan, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in computer information systems and accounting.
