Sam Houston
About Sam Houston
Sam Houston is a Senior Community Manager at GreyNoise Intelligence, specializing in information security and community engagement. With over 14 years of experience in community management, he has significantly contributed to various organizations, including Bugcrowd and Microsoft.
Work at GreyNoise Intelligence
Sam Houston serves as the Senior Community Manager at GreyNoise Intelligence, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he writes blog posts and engages with the community to enhance user experience and feedback. His responsibilities include managing community interactions and promoting cybersecurity awareness through various platforms.
Previous Experience in Community Management
Prior to his current role, Sam Houston worked at several notable organizations in community management. He was the Community Program Manager for Google Chrome Web DevRel at Synergis for 10 months in 2023. He also held the position of Senior Community Manager at Bugcrowd Inc from 2014 to 2020, where he played a key role in expanding the community from 12,000 to over 150,000 members. Additionally, he worked at Microsoft as a Community Manager for AltspaceVR and served as Director of Community Success at Honeycommb.
Education and Expertise
Sam Houston studied Marketing at Franklin University from 2007 to 2008. He also attended Ohio Northern University for Computer Science for one year. His expertise lies in Information Security Community, Social Media Management, and Crisis Management, with over 14 years of experience across various industries, including security, music, video games, and travel.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
Sam Houston has a strong passion for community engagement and user advocacy. He founded CannaBuzz, a cannabis community and social network that has grown to over 140,000 users globally. He actively engages with the community through platforms like Discord and shares insights on cybersecurity topics. He is also involved in organizing events such as NetNoiseCon to promote community interaction and knowledge sharing.