Jason Schmitt is group product manager for SPI Dynamics, the expert in Web application security assessment and testing. He is responsible for overseeing product strategy and direction for the company's developer and quality-assurance products, which are aimed at helping developers code more secure Web applications. Jason has a long history of work expertise in product management, product development, and technical consulting. Prior to joining SPI Dynamics, Jason held positions at EzGov, where he was a senior manager of product engineering, managing the product development team in the design, implementation, and delivery of Web application framework and development products for e-government. In addition, Jason was consulting manager for EzGov, managing Web application projects and programs for federal, state, and international governments. Prior to EzGov, Jason was a technical consultant for e-commerce provider, Ariba, and a consultant for telecom companies for Andersen Consulting (Accenture). Jason is a frequent speaker and expert resource for the press, and he writes for industry publications on secure software development. He has an MBA from Georgia State University and a BS in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.