Jeff Frickel
About Jeff Frickel
Jeff Frickel serves as the Manager of SOC 3 Engineering at Ascend Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in cybersecurity and management, with previous roles at Infogressive and Verizon Wireless, and holds an MBA from Doane University.
Work at Ascend Technologies
Jeff Frickel currently serves as the Manager of SOC 3 Engineering at Ascend Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees engineering operations within the Security Operations Center, focusing on enhancing security measures and threat response capabilities. Prior to this, he worked as the Team Lead for Threat Response at the same company from 2022 to 2023, where he was responsible for leading a team in identifying and mitigating security threats.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Frickel earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Project Management from Doane University, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021. He also studied Business Administration and Management at Strayer University from 2011 to 2017, where he gained foundational knowledge in business principles. His educational background supports his roles in engineering management and security operations.
Professional Background
Jeff Frickel has a diverse professional background in the technology and security sectors. He began his career as a Loan Officer at Nelnet from 2003 to 2006. He then transitioned to Verizon Wireless, where he held various positions, including Customer Service Specialist, Transition Coach, and roles in a Leadership Program. He also worked at ALLO Communications in several capacities, including Technical Lead and Tech Support Supervisor. His experience includes a role as a Security Analyst at Infogressive from 2019 to 2020.
Achievements in Security and Technology
Jeff Frickel participated in a 45-minute presentation on Dark Web Monitoring alongside Katie Wallace, showcasing his expertise in cybersecurity topics. His involvement in such initiatives reflects his commitment to advancing knowledge in security practices and threat monitoring within the industry.