Dan Stocker
About Dan Stocker
Dan Stocker serves as the Director of Product Guidance Practice at Coalfire, where he has worked since 2013. He has a strong background in information security and business continuity, holding advanced degrees in business administration and computer science.
Work at Coalfire
Dan Stocker has served as the Director of the Product Guidance Practice at Coalfire since 2013. In this role, he focuses on enhancing product strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His tenure at Coalfire spans over 11 years, during which he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and product reliability.
Education and Expertise
Dan Stocker holds multiple advanced degrees from the University of New Orleans. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2012, a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science in 1996, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance in 2014. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in information security, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.
Background
Prior to his current role, Dan Stocker worked at the University of New Orleans as an Instructor and PhD Candidate from 2010 to 2013. He also held positions at Goldman Sachs as an Information Security Business Continuity Developer for 11 years and at AT&T as a Tier 3 Unix System Administrator. His diverse background includes experience in high-pressure environments and a strong focus on automation and process improvement.
Achievements
Dan Stocker has made significant contributions in his field, including streamlining the application review process for continuity and SOX compliance. He developed a company-wide alternate messaging portal to support incident management and directed a major project to map dependencies for disaster scenario forecasting. His work has enhanced disaster training scenarios and improved business continuity strategies across various organizations.