Chris Chaney
About Chris Chaney
Chris Chaney is a Regional Sales professional at Elisity, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in education and business development, having previously taught and held sales roles in various international settings.
Work at Elisity
Chris Chaney serves as a Regional Sales representative at Elisity, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on promoting cloud-native solutions that integrate seamlessly with Active Directory and can be deployed on Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches without the need for additional hardware. He advocates for simplicity in network security solutions, emphasizing the importance of seamless deployment and integration with existing infrastructure. Chaney also offers a free white-glove Proof of Concept service, which provides visibility into network users, devices, and applications within two days.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Elisity, Chris Chaney worked in various educational roles. He was a Middle Years Educator at Mona Shores Public Schools from 2020 to 2021 in Muskegon, Michigan. Prior to that, he taught as a Middle School Math Teacher at Lincoln School in Costa Rica from 2014 to 2016 and as a Grade 4 Teacher at Korea International School from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he spent six years at American Pacific International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, teaching Middle School Math and High School Business.
Business Development Experience
Chris Chaney's career in business development includes a role at STEP CG, where he worked as a Business Development and Sales Representative from 2021 to 2022. This position was part of the STEP CG/Elisity partnership and took place in Muskegon, Michigan. His experience in sales and business development complements his educational background and positions him effectively in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Chris Chaney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Management from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at Drexel University, where he earned a Master of Science in Teaching, Learning & Curriculum from 2011 to 2013, and a second Master's degree in Education from 2008 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in both teaching and business, allowing him to bridge the gap between education and technology.
Focus on Network Security Solutions
In his current role, Chris Chaney emphasizes securing IT, IoT, IoMT, and OT environments through least privilege access strategies. He is passionate about identity-based segmentation and zero trust architecture initiatives, advocating for effective network security measures that align with modern technological demands. His focus on these areas reflects a commitment to enhancing security protocols in increasingly complex network environments.