Dave MerkelCo Founder

United States - Herndon, Virginia

Seasoned information technology and business executive with 20+ years of experience in all aspects of information security; successful software startup experience.

Bootstrapped an enterprise software business from the ground up, bringing a new security product to market. Established new business lines, including a managed service offering. Responsible for continued growth of the business and establishing new and innovative product offerings.

Formerly responsible for multi-divisional security programs including policy formulation, enterprise-wide incident response, and security infrastructure. Background includes hands-on experience, from forensic investigation to incident response and security assurance. Prior experience as a Federal Law Enforcement Agent specializing in computer crime and digital forensics.

Specialties: Infrastructure security technologies, public key infrastructure, security policy and regulation, IT organization leadership, incident response, security assurance, computer crime investigation, engineering executive, sales and marketing in a start-up environment