Gallagher Security is thrilled to celebrate Jeff Ogborn, Senior Solutions Engineer, as a recipient of the 2025 Security Innovator Award, the industry’s only recognition program based entirely on peer nominations.
Jeff’s recognition reflects more than a career milestone - it’s a tribute to years of quiet innovation, deep expertise, and a tireless drive to make security systems smarter, more flexible, and more customer-focused. “I’m genuinely honoured by this nomination,” he says.
Development of Gallagher’s QuickSwitch
Recipients are set only by their peers, making the award a meaningful term of industry-wide respect
Speaking about one of the most recent examples of his innovative mindset - the development of Gallagher’s QuickSwitch - Jeff continues: “To see something that was literally ‘cooked in the kitchen’ at home make its way into the marketplace - answering one of the industry’s biggest implementation challenges - is incredibly rewarding. It’s proof that practical innovation can start anywhere, and I’m grateful to everyone who believed in the vision and helped bring it to life.”
The Security Innovator Awards shine a spotlight on professionals who are reimagining what’s possible in the field, whether through bold product breakthroughs, hands-on problem solving, or years of thoughtful contribution. Recipients are nominated exclusively by their peers, making the award a meaningful expression of industry-wide respect.
Gallagher’s new QuickSwitch module
Jeff was nominated by Jeff Fields, Gallagher’s Director of Government Programs – Americas, who highlighted not just Jeff’s technical vision, but his ability to turn that vision into real-world outcomes.
“What sets Jeff apart isn’t just his engineering skill, it’s the way he sees past obstacles,” said Fields. “Take Gallagher’s new QuickSwitch module. Jeff didn’t just help design it; he saw a long-standing industry pain point and created a tool that flips the problem on its head. That kind of thinking doesn’t come from following trends, it comes from years of listening, building, and solving.”
Transforming a Gallagher disturbance sensor
Most of the industry got the complexity of switching legacy access control systems as a given
QuickSwitch, launched at ISC West 2025, is a prime example. While most of the industry accepted the complexity of switching legacy access control systems as a given, Jeff engineered a conversion board that enables smooth migration - no costly infrastructure overhaul required. It’s a shift that gives customers more choice and puts long-term value front and center.
But Jeff’s impact extends well beyond one innovation. He’s known for reimagining everyday technology to meet urgent, overlooked challenges, like transforming a Gallagher disturbance sensor into a low-cost solution for catalytic converter theft, helping municipalities and fleet operators protect their assets.
Deep collaboration with development teams
Behind the scenes, Jeff is just as influential - refining product functionality and messaging, tailoring technical strategies for critical verticals like government and utilities, and mentoring colleagues with his signature mix of humility and insight: “My team at Gallagher enabled this success through deep collaboration with development teams and leadership engagement, which became one of the program's strongest assets,” he’s quick to add.
This year’s award winners span every corner of the security industry, from developers and consultants to field pioneers and C-suite executives. Jeff is the first Gallagher Security team member to be honoured through this program.
Innovate for recognition
“Jeff doesn’t innovate for recognition - he does it because he genuinely cares about solving problems that matter,” added Fields.
“This award reflects not just what he’s built, but how he leads. We’re proud to have him on our team.”
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