Our Story
Why we started it?
We seldom realize the skills that we have cultivated over the years. Through friends, colleagues, and word of mouth our consulting firm began in an unusual way. We were repeatedly hired to help other consultants and IT staff resolve difficult, and obscure issues; help small to medium-sized businesses navigate complex systems and compliance issues; and review proposals from other consulting firms which were frequently exorbitant or unsuitable. These relationships helped us build a strong, dependable, and honest reputation. We do the job because we love the work.
Leadership
Doug McCrea
Company Founder
Doug McCrea, the founder of the company, is a seasoned and collaborative technology leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education, healthcare, and corporate technology. He has consistently demonstrated success in large-scale strategic planning, integration, architecture, and cybersecurity efforts, utilizing innovative approaches to achieve outstanding results.
With a unique combination of enterprise leadership experience and multi-platform systems and security expertise, Doug stands out for his diverse skill set, ranging from highly technical proficiencies to well-developed soft skills. He excels at building and growing lean, highly motivated, and self-sufficient teams.
As a passionate advocate for cybersecurity, Doug has been deeply involved in the field since the beginning of his technology career. He holds several IT security certifications and has been invited as a guest speaker at various prestigious events, including SANS Institute courses, Educause, Forum InCyber Canada, and SXSW Interactive. Doug thrives on public speaking and engagement, using these opportunities to build energy and consensus around projects and causes.
Believing that IT security is a fundamental need within any organization, Doug has successfully found an optimal balance between security and usability.
With his extensive experience, diverse skill set, and unwavering commitment to IT security, Doug is a visionary leader in the technology industry, driving innovation and excellence in every endeavor.
Doug has a lifelong love of aviation and is an active pilot (Instrument Rated Private Pilot – SEL) of over 25 years and is also a Remote “drone” Pilot (sUAS). He has recently become more involved in aviation, advanced air mobility (AAM), and transportation cybersecurity analysis and integration.