Sam Schroeder

Sam Schroeder is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in software engineering and management. Currently serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at CrowdStrike since August 2022, Sam also functions as a Fractional CTO and Corporate Advisor at The CSO Advisors, providing guidance on security program maturity and incident management. Previous roles include Director of Engineering at Pathos Ethos, Inc., and Vice President of Software Engineering and Hardware Manufacturing at Unitrends, where oversight of a $3M budget and a team of 63 across multiple countries was achieved. Sam co-founded Recursive Awesome, later acquired by Code42, and has a strong background in engineering consulting. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Fine Art and Computer Science from Cornell College, along with continuing education in Computer Science from Harvard Extension School.