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About Sonatype

Transforming How the World Innovates With AI and OSS

Sonatype handles the complexity of managing open source software and AI behind the scenes so teams stay focused on innovation, not maintenance.

Secure Software Innovation at Scale

Open source and AI have revolutionized software delivery — but as adoption scales, so does dependency sprawl, quality issues, and security risks. With unmatched open source visibility and a unified product suite, Sonatype gives enterprises the intelligence and automated governance they need to harness the full potential of open source and AI.

Move Faster. Safer Defaults. Less Rework.

Protecting Developers Around the World

Sonatype protects developers — and their time — by automating policy enforcement, remediation, and artifact workflows so developers can spend more time on innovation and less time on remediation and rework.

Improve Developer Productivity

Give your developers time back to focus on building software, not fixing it.

Reduce Open Source and AI Risk

Gain visibility, block malicious open source, and fix vulnerabilities faster.

Avoid Unexpected Downtime

Ensure faster, more reliable builds with less downtime due to tooling or malware.

Harness the Full Potential of Open Source and AI

Nexus Repository

Centralize open source storage, management, and distribution

Lifecycle

Easily govern and control AI and open source risk across the SDLC

Firewall

Your first line of defense against malicious open source

SBOM Manager

Automate your software compliance and governance at scale

Loved for Secure, Reliable Development

“In using the Sonatype Platform, the PM built a new process that identified security issues and code problems earlier than ever before. Because the tool was reliable and comprehensive, that meant his teams could cut down on the time code needed for security reviews.”
Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy

Pioneers of Software Supply Chain Management

As the maintainers of Maven Central and creators of Nexus Repository, Sonatype has spent two decades pioneering how the world manages and secures open source software — making Sonatype the trusted authority for modern software supply chains.

Team Members

Bhagwat Swaroop

Chief Executive Officer

Bhagwat is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with nearly three decades of experience driving growth, innovation, and large-scale transformations at global high-tech companies.

Dave Miller

Chief Financial Officer

As CFO of Sonatype, Dave is chartered with managing corporate financial activities. He brings over 30 years of accounting, financial and strategic planning experience.

Sherri Manning

Chief Human Resources Officer

Sherri Manning is a seasoned global Chief Human Resources Officer with more than two decades of experience guiding Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies through transformation and growth.

Paul Bosco

General Counsel

As General Counsel, Paul brings over 20 years of legal experience to Sonatype, managing various legal issues and corporate, transactional issues.

Brian Fox

Chief Technology Officer

Brian Fox, co-founder of Sonatype, is an advocate for open source security and has worked to elevate awareness of open source usage.

Mitchell Johnson

Chief Product Development Officer

Mitchell oversees the strategic direction and development of the Sonatype platform, ensuring customers can create secure software without sacrificing speed and innovation.

Jason McClelland

Chief Marketing Officer

Jason is a proven category creator and GTM leader with experience across AI, SaaS, and cloud platforms.

David Rudolph

Chief Customer Officer

As Chief Customer Officer, David oversees Sonatype’s customer success organization, ensuring strategic oversight and successful customer engagement.

Craig Vaughan

Chief Operating Officer

Craig is responsible for managing strategic initiatives that are critical to the Company’s success.

Casey Watson

Chief Revenue Officer

Casey drives Sonatype's global revenue strategy and go-to-market execution, bringing over 30 years of IT industry experience.

E. Wayne Jackson III

Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors

Wayne is the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors at Sonatype and previously served as CEO.