Christopher Clai

Christopher Clai has an extensive work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. Christopher is currently a member of the Board of Directors at the Cannabis Information Sharing & Analysis Organization (ISAO) since March 2022. Christopher is also the Director, Information Security at Green Thumb Industries (GTI) since September 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Information Security Operations Manager at GTI from January 2022 to September 2022.

From 2016 to 2022, Christopher worked at Keno Kozie Associates, where they held several roles including Principal Security Engineer, NOC Technical Manager, and NOC Engineer - Level 1 & 2. In these positions, they were responsible for the security and operations of the firm's data and network, improving processes and morale in their team, and monitoring and resolving incidents in client networks.

Before joining Keno Kozie Associates, Christopher owned CUB Technologies from 2012 to 2016, where they developed technologies to support social support services and civil technologies. Christopher also worked as an IT Operations Manager / Remote Technician at Prefix Technologies from 2014 to 2015, overseeing technical operations and implementing ITIL framework for SME client networks.

Christopher has also gained experience in customer service and dispatching roles. Christopher worked as a Seasonal Associate / Assets Protection at Spirit Halloween in 2014, where they provided tailored shopping experiences and reduced theft. Christopher served as a Dispatcher II at AAA Missouri from 2013 to 2014, dispatching roadside assistance calls and resolving disputes between members and service providers.

Furthermore, Christopher has a background in managing operations and network infrastructure. Christopher was the Operations Manager at CUB Enterprises, Inc. from 1999 to 2012, where they managed a geographically diverse colo footprint and implemented network designs across various sectors. Christopher also worked as a Senior Tour Guide / Group Leader at Grayline from 2010 to 2011, where they managed guest expectations and trained new tour guides.

Early in their career, Christopher was a Senior Internet Marketing Associate, Regulations Enforcement, IT, PHP Development at DataBanq, Inc. from 2008 to 2009. In this role, they planned and deployed a rapid website development system and managed PHP development work.

In summary, Christopher Clai has a diverse work experience encompassing leadership roles in cybersecurity, operations management, customer service, and dispatching. Christopher has a strong background in security operations, network management, and technical project implementation.

Christopher Clai's education history is as follows:

- In 2000-2003, Christopher Clai attended South Lake High and obtained a Diploma in Business Marketing.

- In 2015, they studied at College of Lake County, working towards an Associates of Applied Sciences in Health Information Technology.

- In the same year, they also completed a Completion Certificate in Introduction to Health Informatics / eHealth from EdX.

- From 2018 to 2021, Christopher studied at Western Governors University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.

- In 2021, they continued their education at Western Governors University and completed a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.

In addition to their formal education, Christopher Clai has obtained various certifications in the field of cybersecurity, including Microsoft Certified Trainer 2022-2023 from Microsoft, Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from EC-Council, Certified Meraki Networking Associate from Cisco Meraki, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)², Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) from (ISC)², Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) from (ISC)², MCSE: Core Infrastructure - Certified 2021 from Microsoft, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert from Microsoft, Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate from Microsoft, CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification from CompTIA, CompTIA Security Analytics Professional - CSAP Stackable Certification from CompTIA, CompTIA Project+ Certification from CompTIA, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate from Microsoft, CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist - CSIS Stackable Certification from CompTIA, CompTIA Security+ ce Certification from CompTIA, and CIW Web Security Associate from Certification Partners (CIW).

Overall, Christopher Clai has a strong educational background in cybersecurity and information assurance, supported by various certifications in the field.