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Brad Schaider

Brad Schaider

Senior Manager, IT, is a versatile wrangler of technology who has spent the past 20 years maintaining computer systems in academia, the entertainment industry, and software startups. Driven by the mantra of constant improvement, he aims to streamline and automate every touchpoint. Alongside his technical prowess, Brad possesses a unique talent for steering conversations toward his passion for food (BBQ). He thrives on playing with new technologies, especially when it involves tinkering with hardware and gadgets. Additionally, he finds joy in assisting others with their tech issues, fostering a social and supportive IT team environment. Along Brad’s journey, he amassed an impressive 100+ feature film credits, listed on his IMDB page.

StrongDM has been featured in Forbes, The New Stack, VentureBeat, DevOps.com, TechCrunch, and Fortune.

Expertise

Security, Access, Productivity

Education

Texas A&M University and University of Southern California

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Bachelor of Environmental Design and Masters of Film, Video, and Animation


Latest blog posts from Brad

Striking the Balance: User Experience and Security in Access Management
Striking the Balance: User Experience and Security in Access Management
There is no shortage of complex and nuanced topics in the field of IT. After 16 years in the industry, access management continues to be one of the most sensitive and controversial aspects of the job. But it’s not the technology that makes it difficult. It’s the people.
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