Tech and Tequila

James Bibles

spring — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:40:16 +0000

Jim’s diverse security background includes development and implementation of both internal and external information security compliance programs for Fortune 100 companies. Jim is Director of Business Development at ComplyGuard Networks, and previously managed strategic alliances and development for the Qualys PCI Compliance tool, and also developed and implemented the Wells Fargo Merchant Services Merchant PCI DSS compliance program. He also worked for several years as a Manager of Visa International’s internal information security compliance program.

Karen A. Monsen

spring — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:52:23 +0000

Karen represents clients in a broad range of commercial and employment litigation matters, with a particular focus on cases in which employment and intellectual property issues overlap, and on large national and international commercial litigation. As a trial lawyer, Karen has won dismissals and summary judgments for clients engaged in a wide variety of employment-related actions in courtrooms across the United States. She also represents clients in international arbitration and has extensive experience in managing forensic data and electronic discovery. A prolific author and frequent speaker, she provides practical advice for clients on current topics in employment law, and helps clients develop effective strategies for document retention and intellectual property management. Karen has been named a “Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters, and one of San Antonio’s “Best Lawyers” by Scene in S.A.

Sarah Smith

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:54:57 +0000

Sarah is the Channel Development Manager for the South Central region at ShoreTel. With more than a decade of experience in telecommunications, she is responsible for managing national partners for ShoreTel. Her background includes selling for both Avaya and Cisco partners, along with selling circuits after deregulation. From finding new partners to managing her existing accounts, Sarah’s goal is to help drive revenue for her company and her partners.

Ronny A. Haraldsvik

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:21:50 +0000

Ronny is a Silicon Valley veteran with more than 23 years of global strategic experience in mobile communications and technology. A frequent speaker at domestic and international industry events, Ronny is widely recognized as an expert in the field. Most recently, he was the SVP/CMO for BelAir Networks. With deep international marketing and industry experience, Ronny has held VP of Marketing positions with leading firms since 2000 including VP of Marketing with SpiderCloud Wireless, VP of Mobile Broadband with Qualcomm, VP of Marketing at Flarion Technologies (a company acquired by Qualcomm) and VP of Marketing with Nortel Networks IP Services business unit (formerly Shasta Networks, acquired by Nortel). Prior to Nortel Networks, he was the Director of Field Marketing for Bay Networks (acquired by Nortel). Ronny holds a BA from the University of San Francisco.

Evan Fromberg

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:07:15 +0000

Evan is the senior director of worldwide channel and business development with Veracode, the leader in cloud-based application security testing. With more than a decade of experience working in the channel, Fromberg is responsible for leading Veracode’s worldwide partner program, and was named a 2011 and 2012 CRN Channel Chief. Fromberg has also held various business development and leadership roles at companies including Fortinet, 3Com Corporation, AT&T Canada and US Robotics.

With over 15 years experience in the field of computer networking and security, he is a frequent speaker at security industry events discussing enterprise strategies needed to protect sensitive data, the evolving cyber threat landscape, and how the explosion of web and mobile application based attacks have changed the way organizations need to think about IT risk. Evan Fromberg holds two bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Organization Behavior and Management from Brown University in Providence, RI.

Brandon Conley

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:10:19 +0000

Brandon is the VP of Enterprise Sales at SonicWALL, Inc. He joined SonicWALL with the acquisition of Aventail in July 2007. Prior to the acquisition, he was VP North American Sales at Aventail, where he was responsible for all field operations covering both the commercial and public sector markets in the United States and Canada. Previously, as Director of Operations, he was responsible for all Eastern U.S. and Canada accounts, as well as U.S. Federal accounts nationwide. Brandon contributed to Aventail’s sales efforts for over seven years, beginning his tenure as Regional Manager serving Fortune 1000 and Federal agency accounts in the Mid-Atlantic region. He has over 15 years of experience in technical sales management with various technology organizations, including Oblix, Inc., GTE Internetworking, and Pencom Systems Inc.

Brandon Conley

spring — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:51:42 +0000

James E. Stempak

spring — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:53:16 +0000

Jim is a Principal at Crowe Horwath LLP, practicing Lead Risk Consulting Services in Dallas, Texas, with more than 25 years providing IT and business process controls analysis, technology risk management and internal audit services. Jim also possesses a strong base of technical knowledge combined with a wide variety of industry experience including financial services, manufacturing (consumer product, process and high tech) and retail. Overseeing client engagements to include the entire outsourcing of the internal audit function, project-based risk management engagements, and co-sourcing arrangements, he has also focused substantial time assisting clients to comply with regulatory requirements, such as FDICIA and Sarbanes-Oxley, and as they grow, to prepare for IPO, or as publicly traded entities. This has included services to interpret requirements, scope compliance programs and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls. He is a member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

Evan Fromberg

spring — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:12:35 +0000

Branden Williams

spring — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:22:02 +0000

Branden has over 15 years experience in technology and information security with a formidable background in the majority of technologies driving today’s businesses. After spending several years working with education institutions and ISPs to secure their infrastructures, Branden co-founded an IT consulting business that later sold to a venture capitalist. In this entrepreneurial spirit, he worked with several of their portfolio companies to enable growth while securing the enterprise. From digging into technical requirements of solutions to recommending compensating controls for compliance saving companies over $250 million, Branden has practical experience working with global, top-named clients. He has extensive experience in Linux, Solaris, and Microsoft Windows (2K/2003) server platforms, and other operating systems including Mainframe (z/OS), BSDI, HP/UX, AIX, and OS X. From a networking perspective, he is experienced with Cisco IOS/PIX, WatchGuard, IPTables, Checkpoint, and others as well as practical deployments of infrastructure to promote efficiency and order where cost and chaos normally exist.