Daniel Schalla
About Daniel Schalla
Daniel Schalla is the Head of Security at Mattermost, with a background in security consulting and engineering.
Current Role at Mattermost
Daniel Schalla is currently serving as the Head of Security at Mattermost. His journey in this role began in 2021, where he oversees and manages the security organization within the company. In this capacity, Daniel leads various security initiatives and ensures that Mattermost's systems and data are protected against potential threats.
Previous Roles at Mattermost
Before becoming the Head of Security, Daniel Schalla worked in various security engineering roles at Mattermost. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Lead Security Engineer, and earlier in 2019, he served as a Security Engineer for ten months. During these periods, Daniel contributed significantly to the security infrastructure and research, earning three contributions to the Mattermost Security Research Hall of Fame.
Professional Experience at IBM
Prior to joining Mattermost, Daniel Schalla gained crucial experience at IBM. He was a Professional Services Engineer specializing in SIEM/DFIR from 2016 to 2018. Before that, he worked as a Corporate Student in Applied Computer Science from 2013 to 2016. This role involved combining academic studies with practical work, enriching his knowledge and experience in the field.
Freelance Work and Early Career
From 2012 to 2016, Daniel Schalla worked as a Freelancer in Web Development. This period in his career allowed him to develop a broad skill set in web technologies and security practices by working on various projects and with different clients.
Educational Background
Daniel Schalla is pursuing a Master of Science in Information Security Engineering at SANS Technology Institute, from 2023 to 2025. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science from Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), completed between 2013 and 2016. His educational background forms a solid foundation for his expertise in security consulting and engineering.