Daniel Poloche is an experienced IT security professional with a robust background in security architecture, compliance, and risk management across several prominent organizations. Currently serving as VP of IT and Security at Stax, Daniel has designed and implemented a security and compliance program, successfully navigating multiple PCI Level 1 audits and SOC2 audits. Prior experience includes roles at Florida Blue and Payspan, Inc., where Daniel was instrumental in developing enterprise-level security initiatives and managing budgets for security projects. Additional expertise includes threat hunting, vulnerability management, and information security policy development, backed by a Master’s degree in Cyber Security from the Florida Institute of Technology.