Dan Gericke

ShiftControl

ShiftControl offers a seamless platform for purchasing, configuring, and securing all your SaaS services in one spot, tailored for small businesses and startups. Effortlessly manage users, invoices, and security. Get ready to experience SaaS management like never before.

Co-Founder

DNG Partners

DNG Partners is a specialized consulting firm offering CXO Advisory, Software, and Cybersecurity Strategy Development to modern businesses, with a mission to empower startups and ambitious enterprises.
https://www.dng-partners.com

Director

ExpressVPN

As the Chief Technology Officer at ExpressVPN and the Kape Privacy Division, I had the pleasure of leading the technology operations and innovations for not only ExpressVPN, a premier VPN brand with an amazing success story, but also three other prominent VPN brands that were part of the group. My role was central in building and scaling engineering and operations teams, driving us towards our mission to create secure and accessible internet experiences for 7+ million users worldwide.

Key Achievements/Tasks:
- Managed and provided leadership to over 300 engineers, delivering excellence across various domains, and contributing to US$600m+ in annualized revenue with double-digit YoY growth.
- Designed and executed a forward-thinking technology strategy, pioneering deep-tech integrations, OS layer advancements, and highly-auditable systems that positioned ExpressVPN as a leader in the industry.
- Cultivated a thriving engineering culture that empowered innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

My time at ExpressVPN allowed me to merge my passion for cybersecurity and technology with an unwavering commitment to creating products that resonate with consumers on a global scale.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

DarkMatter & Connection Systems

As Vice President of Cyber Security Advisory, I spearheaded multiple departments, focusing on modernizing IT systems and providing unique security and innovation insights. My role was essential in the transformation of traditional systems into future-ready, scalable, and more secure infrastructures.

Key Achievements/Tasks:
- Led a significant IT modernization effort, revitalizing a 10+ year old system, positioning the organization at the forefront of cyber security awareness.
- Executed leadership and oversight of cyber security and intelligence software development, translating complex cyber intelligence operations into actionable strategies.
- Advised senior government officials on the optimal allocation of a large US$330M+ budget, directing funds towards crucial products, solutions, and third-party contracts to meet mission requirements.
- My experience at DarkMatter allowed me to blend technical proficiency with executive leadership, forging paths in security and innovation without compromising core values or mission alignment. 

Leveraging my understanding of both offensive and defensive cyber strategies, I was able to provide unparalleled insights that transcended conventional thinking in the cybersecurity realm.

Vice President, Cyber Security Advisory

CyberPoint International

Cyber Security Expert/Head of Multiple Departments

URS Corporation

Senior Manager Network Engineering

Lockheed Martin

Systems Engineer Staff

Operations & Sustainment Manager

Senior Network Engineer

Ocean Systems Engineering Corporation

Network Engineer 3

USMC

Computer System Specialist

I’ve spent the past two decades immersed in cyber security, scaling startups, and building innovative tech solutions. As the former CTO of ExpressVPN, I helped shape the company from its early days into an industry leader, ultimately driving it to a US$1 billion exit. But beyond the business milestones, what I’m most proud of is fostering engineering cultures built on trust, collaboration, and continuous learning—where teams not only deliver cutting-edge products but also celebrate their wins along the way.

Now, as the Co-Founder of ShiftControl, I’m channeling my experience in cyber security, operations, and product development into solving a critical problem: how small businesses manage IT, security, and productivity tools. ShiftControl is all about making it easier for businesses to take control of their tech infrastructure without needing an enterprise-sized IT team. I believe small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and they deserve the same level of security and efficiency that big corporations take for granted.

My career has taken me from managing complex defense operations to leading large international teams and driving consumer-focused tech innovation. Each step has reinforced my passion for breaking new ground—whether in cyber security, SaaS management, or scaling high-growth startups.

I also enjoy sharing what I’ve learned. I speak at conferences, contribute to industry discussions, and always look for ways to connect with others who are just as obsessed with tech, security, and entrepreneurship as I am. Based in Singapore, my mission remains the same: push technological boundaries and create solutions that make a real impact.

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ShiftControl is 2 years old today, it’s been quite a ride! We’ve made it past the 18 month startup death spiral and we’ve got traction, product fit, and a great roadmap! Stay tuned!

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🚨 When a cyber incident happens, every minute counts. Incident response is the process of detecting, containing, and recovering from a security breach. It’s about being ready before something goes wrong — not scrambling after.

🧯 ShiftControl customers get a free subscription to Blackpanda IR-1 incident response. So if the worst case happens and you do get hacked, you’ll have a trusted team ready to help contain the threat and guide you through remediation.

#CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse #BreachResponse #RiskManagement #ShiftControl

This is one of the reasons ShiftControl exists. We make sure offboarded employees are actually offboarded from critical systems!  

How is your employee identity hygiene??

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🚩 If your SaaS tools aren’t keeping up, it may be time to rethink your provider. Here are five key red flags:
🔹 Frequent downtime or sluggish performance
🔹 Features missing that match your current growth
🔹 Customer support that leaves you in limbo
🔹 Security or compliance gaps you feel uneasy about
🔹 The market has moved on—better, cheaper, more powerful alternatives exist

#SaaSManagement #TechStack #SoftwareProviders #DigitalTransformation #ITStrategy

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👥 Managing groups in Google Workspace can quickly become a tangle of confusing permissions, nested memberships and shadow access if it isn’t handled properly. Groups are supposed to simplify access and collaboration—yet many teams end up spending too much time just keeping them straight.

🔧 We make it much easier. ShiftControl supports intuitive, dynamic group handling so you get:
🔹 Cleanly organised groups (by department, role or access level)
🔹 Automated membership based on user attributes like title, team or location
🔹 Visibility into who’s in which group and what they can access—reducing risk and speedy mis-assignments

#GoogleWorkspace #AccessControl #GroupManagement #SaaSManagement #ShiftControl

🔑 Privileged Access Management (PAM) is all about safeguarding the “keys to the kingdom” in your organisation—the accounts and identities that hold elevated permissions and can make big changes. Without strong PAM, these powerful accounts become prime targets for attackers.

🔧 ShiftControl supports PAM by synchronising users and groups into your SaaS services. That gives you the building blocks to:
🛡️ Use role-based access control (RBAC) with precision
👥 Manage privileged access so the right people get the right rights, at the right time
📋 Reduce risk by orchestrating how identities map to roles across your stack

#CyberSecurity #PAM #AccessControl #IdentityManagement #ShiftControl

💡 SaaS license optimization isn’t a once-a-year cleanup—it’s a daily discipline. You need to:
🔍 Audit software usage regularly—find idle seats and abandoned tools
🔧 Define digital personas by role and automate license assignments accordingly
📈 Monitor continuously—flag unused licences, adapt to changes in teams and tools

✅ If you’re looking to gain control of your SaaS spend, reduce waste and simplify licence management—check out ShiftControl.

#SaaSManagement #LicenseOptimization #CostControl #SaaSSpend #ITOperations

🧩 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can be a great fit for companies running Microsoft environments. They’re often built around managing Microsoft 365, Azure, and related ecosystems.

But for Google Workspace shops, they’re rarely fit for purpose. Many MSPs will try to migrate customers to Microsoft rather than support Google Workspace natively — which means more friction, not less.

If your business runs on a modern, SaaS-first stack, you’ll want partners that actually meet you where you are, not where they’d rather take you.

#MSP #SaaSManagement #GoogleWorkspace #ITStrategy #BusinessOperations

✉️ DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) is one of the most important tools in keeping email trustworthy. It adds a digital signature to every outgoing message so the recipient’s server can verify that the email really came from your domain and wasn’t tampered with on the way.

💡 Why it matters:
🔹 Helps prevent attackers from spoofing your domain
🔹 Improves deliverability by signaling authenticity to mail providers
🔹 Builds trust with customers and partners who rely on your messages

#EmailSecurity #DKIM #CyberSecurity #Authentication #PhishingPrevention

📦 Just because your data lives in the cloud doesn’t mean you’re covered. Many SaaS vendors focus on platform uptime—not restoring your deleted items, corrupted files or ransomware-hit libraries.
🔍 That’s why backing up your SaaS apps (Google Workspace, Xero, etc.) is essential:
🧩 Keep versions of critical documents and accounts so you can recover fast
⚠️ Protect against human error, malicious deletion or service glitches
📉 Reduce downtime and help safeguard your reputation

🔧 On the ops side, our team built a platform that connects to your SaaS stack and ensures backups and restores are part of your defence—not an afterthought.

#SaaSSecurity #DataProtection #BackupAndRecovery #CloudStrategy #ShiftControl

Anyone that is surprised Cloudflare uses Lua and it was the cause of yesterday’s outage obviously has never done a lot of work with nginx….

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Testriq QA Lab

At Testriq QA Lab, I wear multiple hats to ensure both quality excellence and business growth:

- Leading QA processes to deliver high-quality software testing services across domains.

- Driving B2B initiatives, engaging with decision-makers, and generating leads for strategic growth.

- Collaborating with vendor management and partners for staffing and long-term collaborations.

- Guiding and mentoring the Strategic Growth team to align with company goals.

- Contributing to brand awareness and positioning, ensuring Testriq is recognized as a trusted QA partner.

My role blends technical leadership with business strategy, bridging the gap between quality assurance and client success.

QA Lead | Strategic Growth & Partnerships

- Plan the quality activities with in team (Agile scrum)
- Used an end-to-end testing approach, written thorough test plans/automated test cases based on user stories and customer-driven use cases
- Ensuring the quality of our products by expanding our test coverage
- Conducted impact analysis to understand and mitigate risks
- Conducting manual and exploratory testing to hunt down hard-to-find bugs

Software QA Analyst

topmate.io

Industry Evangelist

At Testriq QA Lab, I help startups and enterprises enhance the quality of their software products through robust testing processes, including exploratory, functional, and performance testing.

With 6+ years of QA experience across diverse domains, I focus on aligning business goals with quality delivery. I’m not just a tester; I partner with Founders, CTOs, and Product Heads to craft strategies that reduce tech debt, accelerate releases, and boost customer satisfaction.

Beyond QA leadership, I also contribute as an R&D innovation specialist and business executive — driving improvements in testing services, client onboarding, process design, vendor management, and strategic collaborations. I actively support business planning, brand marketing, and awareness initiatives, ensuring Testriq delivers value both technically and strategically.

Specialties:
- Bug hunting & exploratory testing
- Agile QA leadership & QA strategy
- Business consulting & B2B partnerships
- Vendor & client success management

If you’re a Founder, CTO, or Product Leader seeking a reliable QA partner or looking to streamline your product’s release pipeline, let’s connect.

Reach me at aakash.yadav@testriq.com or here on LinkedIn.

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