
Our Leadership
SwissDisk combines its industry leading product and deep subject matter expertise with an award-winning technical and creative executive team:Matthew LaTray
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
A 1986 Graduate of DeVry Institute, Mr. LaTray has 20 years experience in telecommunications operations, infrastructure and management. LaTray has been a successful independent business owner and dot com entrepreneur for the past 10 yrs.
Ben Collins
Founder, President, Chief Information Officer
Ben Collins brings more than 15 years of experience in programming and systems engineering from a variety of Open Source, Security, and Embedded Systems industries to the SwissDisk executive team. He leads a number of Open Source projects relating specifically to the Linux community, including the Linux kernel IEEE-1394/Firewire development. He formerly held the elected position of project leader for the Debian GNU/Linux operating system, which is popularized due to it’s wide support base for various chip architectures and direct support by such companies as IBM, Sun Microsystems, and Hewlett Packard. During his term as DPL, he specialized in the UltraSPARC port and provided guidance and leadership for the continued structure of the Debian movement by championing proactive security and testing policies. Additionally, Ben has consulted and produced embedded products for both Watchguard Technologies by providing kernel and driver development for their FireBox® integrated security hardware and DEQO Solutions where he was the architect and engineer for a suite of digital HD-PVR (High Definition Personal Video Recorder) applications using custom built hardware, software and networking protocols for their proprietary use.
Jeff Russell
VP, Marketing and Strategy
Jeff Russell has an extensive background in SEO integrated marketing and communications, which includes strategies to advertise, secure, and maximize on geographical and vertical markets in the United States and overseas. He brings a unique combination of creative advertising with a wealth of hands-on IT knowledge to the SwissDisk team. He is the Founder of Search Engine Energy and a Certified Google Partner who stays on the forefront of technology attending and speaking at many trade shows, seminars and developer conventions around the country. He has worked for and managed campaigns for many high profile clients and companies helping them achieve their SEO and marketing goals.