Douglas van Allen

Douglas Van Allen has a diverse work experience in various roles related to security and information technology. Douglas started their career at BancTec as a Computer Technician, where they maintained warranty service calls for Dell desktops, laptops, and servers, as well as performed server and networking installation and troubleshooting. Douglas then worked at The KU School of Business as an IT Help Desk Technician, responsible for installation, troubleshooting, administration, and upgrades of computers and software.

In 2015, Douglas joined The University of Kansas as a Security Engineer, where they managed and operated security controls, assisted customers with technical issues related to IT security, resolved or escalated security issues, and participated in security incident response and digital forensics. Douglas also conducted research and testing of new security tools and techniques.

Currently, Douglas Van Allen is working at Security Benefit as a Security Analyst/Engineer, Cloud Architect-Security, and Security Professional, starting from February 2018. Details of their roles and responsibilities in these positions are not provided.

Douglas Van Allen has a diverse education history in the field of information technology. Douglas obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information Technology from The University of Kansas, where they studied from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, they pursued Individual Studies in Information Technology and Computer Science at Hudson Valley Community College from 2005 to 2007. In 1999 to 2000, they attended Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City and obtained an Associate's in Applied Science degree in Electronic Technology.

In addition to their formal education, Douglas Van Allen has also obtained several certifications. Douglas obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in July 2021. In August 2016, they received the GSEC certification from GIAC Certifications. In 2001, they obtained the A+ and Network+ certifications from CompTIA. Furthermore, in May 2018, they gained the AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) certification from AccessData.