Chris Scharff

Chris Scharff is a Sales Engineer at HackerOne, based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.1 He has extensive experience in the technology and cybersecurity industry, spanning over two decades.

Professional Experience

Chris joined HackerOne in December 2021 as a Sales Engineer.1 Prior to this role, he held several notable positions:

• Senior Solutions Engineer at Cloudflare, Inc. (2016-2021)
• Senior Technical Product Manager at Vertiscale (2015)
• Senior Product Manager and Software Development Senior Engineer at Dell (2010-2015)
• Messaging Services Architect at MessageOne (2001-2008)

Education and Certifications

Chris holds a BA from Iowa State University.1 He has also obtained several professional certifications, including:

• Certified ScrumMaster (Scrum Alliance)
• Okta Certified Professional
• AWS Partner: Accreditation (Technical)
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCSE: Messaging and MCTS)

Achievements

One of Chris's most notable achievements is his recognition as a Microsoft Exchange MVP for 11 consecutive years, starting in September 1999.1 This award is given to individuals who demonstrate exceptional technical expertise and make significant positive impacts on communities.

Skills and Expertise

Chris describes himself as a "connector of people, ideas and technologies".2 His experience spans various areas of technology, including:

• SaaS platforms
• High availability systems
• Cloud security
• Enterprise software
• Vulnerability management

Personal

Chris uses he/him pronouns and describes himself as a "master of bad dad jokes".23 He maintains an active presence on social media platforms like Twitter (X) and LinkedIn, where he shares insights about the cybersecurity industry and his professional experiences.