Bryce Hartford
About Bryce Hartford
Bryce Hartford is a Senior Incident Response Engineer at Arete Incident Response, where he has worked since 2020. He leads teams in restoring client environments following ransomware attacks and has a diverse background in technical roles across various companies.
Work at Arete Incident Response
Bryce Hartford has served as a Senior Incident Response Engineer at Arete Incident Response since 2020. In this role, he leads a team of technicians and engineers, both onsite and remotely, to restore client environments following ransomware attacks. His responsibilities include developing strategies for incident response and recovery, ensuring effective management of incidents to minimize downtime for clients.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Hartford held various roles in the technology sector. He worked at Insight Global as a Senior Service Design and Systems Engineer from 2011 to 2013, focusing on Microsoft Retail Stores. He also served as a Senior Operations Engineer at Insight Global from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he was a Lead Windows Engineer at Fiserv for eight months in 2016 and worked at Capgemini as a Lead Consultant and Windows Engineer from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Bryce Hartford studied at Spokane Technical Institute, where he focused on Computer Programming, including COBOL, RPG, and Assembler. He also studied Business Accounting and earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree from 1988 to 1989. His educational background supports his extensive experience in managing complex technical teams in high-pressure environments.
Technical Skills and Experience
Hartford possesses extensive experience in managing and coordinating technical teams during critical incidents. His previous roles include serving as a Senior Consultant and SCOM Administrator at Sogeti, and as a Systems Engineer III at Siemens from 2006 to 2009. This diverse experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex technical challenges effectively.