Dale Churchett
About Dale Churchett
Dale Churchett is a Distinguished Security Architect currently working at DISCO in Austin, Texas, where he has implemented a comprehensive product security program and led a team focused on cloud and network security. He has a background in software engineering and mechanical engineering, with previous experience at Excite@Home and Ford Motor Company.
Current Role at DISCO
Dale Churchett serves as a Distinguished Security Architect at DISCO, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has been instrumental in designing and implementing a comprehensive product security program that utilizes a proactive, risk-based approach. He leads a dedicated team focused on cloud and network security within AWS, ensuring robust security measures are in place. His responsibilities also include conducting monthly sync meetings with the CTO to discuss security matters and managing the security budget for product delivery.
Previous Experience at DISCO
Before becoming a Distinguished Security Architect, Dale Churchett worked at DISCO as a Senior Security Architect from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he played a key role in deploying and operationalizing a Cloud Security Posture Management tool for AWS environments. He also selected and implemented a threat intelligence platform to monitor brand reputation and domain abuse, and conducted offensive penetration testing to enhance the security posture of web applications.
Career at Excite@Home
Dale Churchett worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Excite@Home from 1998 to 2000. His experience in this role contributed to his technical expertise in software development and security, laying the groundwork for his future positions in security architecture.
Background in Mechanical Engineering
Dale Churchett has a background in Mechanical Engineering, having studied at East London Polytechnic where he achieved an HNC in 1988. He also attended Barking College of Technology, earning an ONC in Mechanical and Production Engineering from 1984 to 1987. His educational foundation in engineering has informed his analytical approach to security architecture.
Early Career at Ford Motor Company
Dale Churchett began his career as a Toolroom Machinist at Ford Motor Company, where he worked for nine years from 1984 to 1993. This early experience in manufacturing and engineering provided him with practical skills that have been beneficial in his later roles in technology and security.