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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.