Chad Allen

Chad Allen has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as the Owner of Mr. Sandless Charlotte from September 2006 until June 2014. Chad then worked as a Technical Support Analyst at Polypore from an unknown start date until October 2016, where they were responsible for technical troubleshooting, network security, and user support. Following this, Chad joined Bridgetree in October 2016 as a Security Analyst until August 2019, where they focused on security assessments. Chad then transitioned to the role of Information Security and Compliance Manager at Bridgetree from August 2019 until April 2021, where they were involved in reviewing and updating security policies and developing documentation guidelines. Currently, Chad holds the position of Director of Security at Bridgetree, starting in April 2021.

Chad Allen pursued their education from 1986 to 1990 at Central Cabarrus, although it is not specified that they obtained a degree or studied a specific field. In 2014, they enrolled at ECPI and completed their Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science degree with a specialization in Network and Cyber Security in 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Chad Allen has earned certifications in the field of information security. Chad became a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in 2019 through (ISC)². Chad also holds certifications as a LogRhythm Platform Administrator and a LogRhythm Security Analyst, although the specific institutions and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.