Security Time Machine

At Security Time Machine, you'll discover:

• The benefits and considerations of pure cloud, hybrid cloud, and old-school security setups.

• Why security pros are ditching the vintage on-prem solutions for the cloud (spoiler: it's all about speed and flexibility).

• How to get under the hood of hybrid cloud systems – no flux capacitor needed!

And it's not just talk – expect some mingling with your industry peers, a live oyster shucking bar, plenty of drinks, and a whole lot of fun. So, select your city and strap in!

Speakers:

• Gabe Long is the Director of IT at Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse. Nestled within the small town of Sumner, Washington is the mighty 10-acre campus of the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse, one of the largest home furnishing stores on the west coast today. Gabe oversees all technology within the Old Cannery – from its animatronic trains to the physical security system that protects over $3 million of inventory.

• Patrick Long is the pioneering Solutions Engineer at Verkada's Seattle office. Before Verkada, Patrick was a civilian Network Engineer contracted to work on Eglin AFB under the 96th Test Wing. While under contract, Patrick engineered and maintained systems to support the USAF test range, to include multiple networks and NVR systems.

At Security Time Machine, you'll discover:

• The benefits and considerations of pure cloud, hybrid cloud, and old-school security setups.

• Why security pros are ditching the vintage on-prem solutions for the cloud (spoiler: it's all about speed and flexibility).

• How to get under the hood of hybrid cloud systems – no flux capacitor needed!

And it's not just talk – expect some mingling with your industry peers, plenty of drinks and food, and a whole lot of fun. So, select your city and strap in!

Speakers:

• Chief Matthew Brenner is a 23-year veteran of the East Greenwich Township Police Department, began his Law Enforcement career in 2001 graduating from the Gloucester County Police Academy and pursuing collegiate studies in Public Administration at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Rising through the ranks, he has served as Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and current rank of Chief of Police since 2019. Notable roles include K9 handler, Drug Recognition Expert, Field Training Officer, and EMT. He has earned multiple awards, including a 2006 nomination for Gloucester County “Officer of the Year.” A certified instructor since 2006, he teaches police supervision, interview techniques, and proactive enforcement. Chief Brenner also currently holds several leadership positions, such as 4th Vice President with the NJ State Chiefs of Police Association Executive Board, Academy Advisory Board, County Awards Committee Chair and President of the Gloucester County Police Chiefs Association. He is a graduate of several prestigious FBI leadership programs to include being a recent graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session #290, and the Chief prioritizes community safety and continuous law enforcement education and training.

• Carlos Ortiz is the Director of Asset Protection at SNIPES USA. Before joining Snipes, Carlos held several Leadership roles in the Asset Protection, Safety, and Risk space. Carlos has achieved success in people and profit protection through leading teams, driving partnerships, and implementing programs.

• Stephen Blough Jr. is the Director of IT at Fred Beans Automotive Group, headquartered in Doylestown, PA. In this role, Stephen develops and implements information technology policies and procedures. He works to maintain best practices and minimize cybersecurity risks for about 2,000 employees and across the automotive group’s expanding operations, which today include 27 dealerships, collision and quick-service locations, rental services, and the largest dealer-owned parts distribution center in the country. Stephen also oversees the automotive group’s physical security, including all alarm systems, and building automations. He has a master’s degree in Information Assurance and also has Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) cybersecurity certifications.

• Michael Gombos is an Enterprise Solutions Engineer at Verkada based out of Philadelphia, PA. He has spent almost two decades working in DevOps, Security, and IT. He was drawn to Verkada by the unparalleled pace of innovation.

At Security Time Machine, you'll discover:

• The benefits and considerations of pure cloud, hybrid cloud, and old-school security setups.

• Why security pros are ditching the vintage on-prem solutions for the cloud (spoiler: it's all about speed and flexibility).

• How to get under the hood of hybrid cloud systems – no flux capacitor needed!

And it's not just talk – expect some mingling with your industry peers, plenty of drinks and food, and a whole lot of fun. So, select your city and strap in!

Speakers:

• Joshua Levin-Soler is the Vice President, Global Head of Physical Security at Take-Two Interactive.

• Scott Gross is the System and Transmission Operations FSO at Consolidated Edison (ConEd) of New York.

• Cathal Walsh is the Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Guidepost Solutions. With over 20 years of security management experience within large multinational organizations and private risk management advisory firms, he has deep industry knowledge of physical and cyber security, fraud, investigations, and crisis management. At Guidepost, Mr. Walsh advises C-Suite executives, boards, and heads of security with strategic guidance to address their most critical physical security and risk management matters.

• Oliver Forsythe is the Director of Technology at Far Hills Country Day School.

• Anthony Yuen is an Enterprise Solutions Engineer, bringing 10+ yrs of industry experience in helping organizations modernize their telecommunications infrastructure globally. When he's not in the office, you can usually find him looking to travel the next obscure corner of the world.

At Security Time Machine, you'll discover:

• The benefits and considerations of pure cloud, hybrid cloud, and old-school security setups.

• Why security pros are ditching the vintage on-prem solutions for the cloud (spoiler: it's all about speed and flexibility).

• How to get under the hood of hybrid cloud systems – no flux capacitor needed!

And it's not just talk – expect some mingling with your industry peers, plenty of drinks and food, and a whole lot of fun. So, select your city and strap in!

At Security Time Machine, you'll discover:

• The benefits and considerations of pure cloud, hybrid cloud, and old-school security setups.

• Why security pros are ditching the vintage on-prem solutions for the cloud (spoiler: it's all about speed and flexibility).

• How to get under the hood of hybrid cloud systems – no flux capacitor needed!

And it's not just talk – expect some mingling with your industry peers, plenty of drinks and food, and a whole lot of fun. So, select your city and strap in!

Speakers:

• Shawn Snider is the Technology Director at Celina City School District.

• John Braymer is a Senior Enterprise Solutions Engineer based out of Pittsburgh, PA and has been with Verkada for over 3.5 years. A graduate of the IST program at Penn State University, his diverse background includes being a solution designer for central patient monitoring systems in the healthcare space, being a network engineer at Carnegie Mellon University, and building mobile command vehicles for emergency first responders. His favorite thing about working at Verkada is the unmatched collaboration that takes place between our SE Org and our Product and Engineering teams, as he greatly enjoys acting as the voice of the customer to help influence product decisions and help solve the unique challenges our customers face.

At Security Time Machine, you'll discover:

• The benefits and considerations of pure cloud, hybrid cloud, and old-school security setups.

• Why security pros are ditching the vintage on-prem solutions for the cloud (spoiler: it's all about speed and flexibility).

• How to get under the hood of hybrid cloud systems – no flux capacitor needed!

And it's not just talk – expect some mingling with your industry peers, plenty of drinks and food, and a whole lot of fun. So, select your city and strap in!

Speakers:

• John Braymer is a Senior Enterprise Solutions Engineer based out of Pittsburgh, PA and has been with Verkada for over 3.5 years. A graduate of the IST program at Penn State University, his diverse background includes being a solution designer for central patient monitoring systems in the healthcare space, being a network engineer at Carnegie Mellon University, and building mobile command vehicles for emergency first responders. His favorite thing about working at Verkada is the unmatched collaboration that takes place between our SE Org and our Product and Engineering teams, as he greatly enjoys acting as the voice of the customer to help influence product decisions and help solve the unique challenges our customers face.