Chris Hodgson
About Chris Hodgson
Chris Hodgson is a Business Development Manager with expertise in Digital Rights Management, Data Classification, and Identity and Access Management. He has extensive experience in the IT sector, having held various managerial roles across multiple companies in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Work at Fortra
Chris Hodgson has been serving as the Business Development Manager at Fortra since 2018. In this role, he focuses on connecting and networking within the Cyber Security sector to promote Fortra's integrated software solutions. His expertise in Digital Rights Management, Data Classification, and Identity and Access Management supports his efforts in driving business development initiatives.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current position at Fortra, Chris Hodgson held various roles in business development and management. He worked at HelpSystems as a Business Development Manager from 2018 to 2022. Before that, he was a Business Development Manager at MVP Systems Software, Inc. for 10 months in 2018. His experience also includes roles as Corporate Services Manager at Spencer-Ogden and Sales Manager at Brunel, both in the Information Technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Chris Hodgson studied at Norwich City College, where he achieved a BTEC in Media from 2002 to 2004. He possesses expertise in a range of integrated software solutions, including Secure File Transfer, Data Loss Prevention, and Zero Trust frameworks. His knowledge extends to Managed Security Services, Batch Scheduling & Workload Automation, and Robotic Process Automation.
Background in Information Technology
Chris Hodgson has a diverse background in Information Technology, having worked in various capacities since 2005. His early career included roles as a Senior Consultant at 1st IT People and as a Recruitment Consultant at Penta Consulting in London. He later transitioned to managerial positions at Randstad Australia and Progressive Recruitment, focusing on IT and Cyber Security solutions.
Engagement in Cyber Security Community
In his current role and previous positions, Chris Hodgson engages with the APAC IT Business and Cyber Security community. He participates in discussions regarding common IT resourcing and Cyber Security issues, promoting solutions related to Email Security, Anti-virus, Offensive Security, and Penetration Testing.