Dave Howard
About Dave Howard
Dave Howard is a Senior Security Engineer at Quantcast, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in security roles, having previously served as a Principal Security Consultant at Optiv Inc and a Senior Security Engineer at Emerson Electric.
Work at Quantcast
Dave Howard has been employed at Quantcast as a Senior Security Engineer since 2022. In this role, he oversees various security functions including DevSecOps, application security, red team and penetration testing, threat modeling, and incident response. He is also responsible for building out the Security Team within the Engineering organization, contributing to the overall security posture of the company.
Previous Experience at Optiv Inc
Before joining Quantcast, Dave Howard worked at Optiv Inc as a Principal Security Consultant from 2011 to 2022. His tenure at Optiv spanned 11 years, during which he operated in the San Francisco Bay Area. His experience in this role provided him with extensive knowledge in security consulting and risk management.
Career Background in Security Engineering
Dave Howard has a diverse background in security engineering, having worked at Emerson Electric as a Senior Security Engineer from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he served as a Systems Engineer at CSX Transportation from 2003 to 2005. His career also includes roles as a Network Administrator at First South Bank and a Senior Sales Engineer at Spectorsoft.
Education and Expertise
Dave Howard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) from the University of Central Florida, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background has equipped him with the foundational knowledge necessary for his roles in security engineering and technology.