Ken Getch
About Ken Getch
Ken Getch serves as the Senior Manager of Cloud Infrastructure, Security, and DevOps at Authenticx, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering and cloud security, having held various managerial roles at companies like Salesforce, American Specialty Health, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Current Role at Authenticx
Ken Getch serves as the Senior Manager of Cloud Infrastructure, Security, and DevOps at Authenticx since 2022. In this role, he oversees the implementation and management of cloud infrastructure and security policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations such as PCI-DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR. He is responsible for leading DevOps processes and tools for continuous integration and delivery, utilizing technologies like GitHub, Bicep, and Kubernetes. His efforts focus on improving infrastructure security and optimizing resource utilization.
Previous Experience at Salesforce
Prior to his current position, Ken worked at Salesforce as the Senior Manager of Global Incentive Compensation Systems from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure in Indianapolis, Indiana, he contributed to the management of incentive compensation systems, leveraging his expertise in cloud infrastructure and security.
Background in Software Engineering
Ken has a solid background in software engineering, having worked at American Specialty Health as Senior Manager of Software Engineering for CRM Dynamics 365 from 2018 to 2020. He also held positions at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where he served as Software Development Manager from 2015 to 2018 and as a Software Engineer from 2011 to 2014. His experience spans various roles that emphasize software development and engineering management.
Educational Qualifications
Ken studied at Indiana University Indianapolis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Informatics from 2003 to 2012. He also completed a Legal Informatics Certificate during his studies at the same institution. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Electronics Technology from Cochise College in 2008. His educational background supports his technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and security.
Military Service and Skills Development
Ken served in the Army National Guard from 2002 to 2013, where he held the positions of 33W and 35T. His military experience contributed to the development of his technical and leadership skills, which he has applied throughout his career in various technology and management roles.