“Shultz’s expertise helps government agencies modernize their systems with advanced technologies that can combat identity fraud and ensure equitable access to critical services for all Americans,” Socure said.
“I’m thrilled to take on this role as public-sector CTO at Socure, as it allows me to more closely align our product and technical road map to continue providing the best-in-class identity verification and fraud prevention technologies to solve the problems that I have been working on for over a decade for government agencies,” Shultz told Industry Insider.
“Modernizing legacy systems and processes is crucial for enhancing security, reducing costs and improving citizen services across federal, state, and local organizations,” Shultz said. “With Socure's leading solutions, I look forward to partnering with public-sector leaders to build a more equitable and trustworthy future for digital identity management.”
Matt Thompson, Socure’s senior vice president and general manager for the public sector, said he’s pleased to have Shultz in the role.
“Jeff’s deep technical expertise and proven track record of identity and fraud prevention technology leadership make him a valuable partner to state leaders embracing modern approaches to digital identity verification,” Thompson told Industry Insider. “We are proud of Jeff’s extraordinary accomplishments and look forward to working with more government agencies to eliminate fraud and enable equitable and inclusive access to critical services for all Americans.”
Shultz has experience in the private and public sectors, driving product teams to actionable outcomes, and he has co-authored nine patents related to identity and payments. He has also served for six years as a U.S. Air Force Cyber Warfare Officer, leading diverse teams on missions related to national cyber defense.
His previous professional affiliations include Booz Allen Hamilton, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ID.me, Early Warning, and the federal Government Services Agency.
Shultz is a graduate of the Product Management program at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.
He was among the speakers at a recent webinar on artificial intelligence, presented by Industry Insider’s sister publication, Government Technology, and the Center for Public Sector AI*. The webinar, which is available on demand, included demonstrations of the latest AI solutions reshaping the public-sector landscape, insights on how AI applications enable organizations to achieve greater efficiency, and expert advice on implementing AI strategies and tools.
*Industry Insider, Government Technology and the Center for Public Sector AI are part of e.Republic.
