Jared DeMott

Dr. Jared DeMott is the Sr. Director of Global Security and Head of Innovation and Research at UKG, where he leads AI-driven security initiatives to make human capital management safer and smarter. With a PhD in Computer Science from Michigan State University and over two decades of experience—including leadership roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and as Founder of VDA Labs—Jared is a recognized expert in vulnerability research, threat mitigation, and security strategy. He’s passionate about transforming cutting-edge research into scalable defenses and has spoken at major conferences like Black Hat and GrrCON. Jared’s work ensures security is not just a necessity, but a competitive advantage.