Dan Conrad has a rich background in Active Directory engineering, solutions architecture and identity strategy. Dan has served as a CTO and systems administrator for organizations ranging from 10,000 to over 200,000 users. His journey began in the US Air Force, where he worked in information management. After retiring from the Air Force in 2004, he transitioned to government IT as a contractor for the US Army, focusing on complex solutions for large enterprises. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Management from Wayland Baptist University and a Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance from Western Governors University. His certification credentials include CISSP, CEH, MCITP, and MCSE/MCSA.