Dave Colgan
About Dave Colgan
Dave Colgan is an Account Executive at Tines, specializing in automating complex workflows and security operations. He has a diverse background in communications, customer success, and business development, with experience at various organizations including VisibleThread and the Movember Foundation.
Current Role at Tines
Dave Colgan serves as an Account Executive at Tines, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on automating complex workflows tailored to the unique needs of businesses. His expertise includes automating security operations and incident response workflows, which enhances efficiency and effectiveness in organizational processes.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Dave worked at Tines as a Business Development Representative from 2021 to 2022. He also held positions at VisibleThread as a Customer Success Specialist from 2020 to 2021, where he contributed to improving employee onboarding processes through chatbots. Additionally, he worked at the Movember Foundation as a European Content Coordinator and at Jesuit Refugee Service as a Communications and Media Associate.
Education and Expertise
Dave Colgan studied at multiple institutions, achieving a Diploma in Full Stack Software Development from Code Institute in 2017. He also holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism with a language from Technological University Dublin, completed in 2012. His studies included a focus on NGO-Media relations and Communication and Media Studies during an Erasmus semester at Université catholique de Louvain.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Dave possesses technical expertise in automating security operations and incident response workflows. He specializes in building Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities, including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), phishing response, and vulnerability management. His background in web development and backend software development complements his skills in this area.
Career Timeline
Dave's career spans various roles and organizations. He began his professional journey at Blackrock College, followed by a BA program at Technological University Dublin. He then worked at Jesuit Refugee Service, Movember Foundation, SAP as an IR/Support Engineer, and VisibleThread. His progression led him to Tines, where he currently applies his skills in account management and workflow automation.