Kent Fritz
About Kent Fritz
Kent Fritz serves as the Principal Security Architect at Menlo Security Inc. in Mountain View, California, bringing decades of experience in networking, security, and software development.
Work at Menlo Security
Kent Fritz has been serving as the Principal Security Architect at Menlo Security Inc. since 2022. He is based in Mountain View, California. In this role, he focuses on enhancing security architecture and implementing solutions that address current cybersecurity challenges.
Professional Experience
Kent Fritz has extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in networking and security. Prior to his current position, he worked at ShoreTel as Principal Engineer for nine years, followed by four years at InSpeed Networks in the same role. He also held a managerial position at Sylantro Systems, overseeing call-processing and systems software development. His career includes a role as Senior Lead Systems Architect at Mitel and a Software System Architect position at Tiveni, Inc.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kent Fritz possesses proficiency in various programming languages including C/C++, Python, Perl, and shell scripting. He has a strong background in embedded development, with experience across multiple platforms such as Linux, BSD, FreeRTOS, and VxWorks. His technical expertise encompasses networking, security, VoIP, performance, and scalability.
Education and Background
Kent Fritz has decades of experience in the technology field, beginning his career as a Software Engineer at Giga-tronics. His journey includes significant roles at Aspect Communications as a Senior Software Engineer and various engineering positions that contributed to his deep understanding of system architecture and software development.