Daniel Shires

Daniel Shires is a seasoned IT professional specializing in access and identity management, currently working as a System Engineer at Alterra Mountain Company. With extensive experience, Shires previously served as an IAM Security Administrator III at Xcel Energy, where responsibilities included providing third-tier support for multi-factor authentication access issues and managing token inventory. Prior roles include ACLP Engineer at SANS Institute and Senior Data Integration Specialist at GetThere, focusing on customer data integration solutions and advanced troubleshooting. Shires started their career as an Information Security Analyst at Securus Technologies, managing user access and conducting security audits. Daniel also has military experience as an MLRS Specialist and Food Service Specialist in the US Army. Academically, Shires holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with a Cyber Security specialization from Colorado State University Global and is currently pursuing another Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Colorado State University.