Experience

TraitWare®

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Technology

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Directed engineering team that delivered TraitWare, a SaaS security identity platform which provides passwordless access to applications and resources from enrollment to login using existing identity standards (SAML/OIDC) and a mobile authenticator app.• Security-first, shift left engineering approach. From concept and architecture through code reviews and deployment• Led company through SOC2 Type 2 security audit in acting ISO role• Analyze and present customer and market requirements, product roadmap, competitive landscape, cost model to the executive team• Manage through modern CI/CD/Iterative approach leveraging APM tools for improvement• Reduced MFA-native login touches to 3 vs. 16+ from competitors and standard logins• We continue to solve complex problems across the evolving identity landscape to provide value to customers with increased security while minimizing friction at every stage• Cross-functional coordination with stakeholders and sales/marketing on releases• Patent oversight (directing and writing provisionals, coordinating with attorneys for allowance)• Won Sacramento Innovation Award for best software in 2018 Show less

• Lead Product Engineer

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2017

  • Led team to deliver a passwordless web app login solution using software authenticator app• iOS and Android Development (passwordless biometric MFA app)• Server development (JavaScript/NodeJS/MongoDB)• Drafted provisional patents• Worked with patent attorneys to convert provisional patents to applications• Presented product on main stage at Demo 2012 and Finnovate Europe 2013.

• R&D Project Manager

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Co-created voice verification software to verify authentications and transactions• Drafted patent applications for authentication technologies• R&D for authentication solutions



Chris Canfield Entertainment

• Magician/Speaker

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  • Penn and Teller: Fool Us - Season 9 - Premier Episode • Performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA • Empowering speeches - 'Create Magic!' • Inspiring In-Person Magic Performances • Virtual/On-line Performances - Conferences, Keep remote teams and clients connected • Penn and Teller: Fool Us - Season 9 - Premier Episode • Performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA • Empowering speeches - 'Create Magic!' • Inspiring In-Person Magic Performances • Virtual/On-line Performances - Conferences, Keep remote teams and clients connected



DWH Studios (Soundcube)

• Lead Development Engineer and Designer

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  • Work with Artist David Wallace Haskins to bring his vision of the 32-channel Soundcube to life • Soundcube Version 1 premiered March 4th, 2016 at the Elmhurst Art Museum in the United States • Helped architect, design, and install the 32-channel immersive sound field for the premiere • Create and manage Soundcube project workflow pipeline • Sound design for various pieces • Work with Artist David Wallace Haskins to bring his vision of the 32-channel Soundcube to life • Soundcube Version 1 premiered March 4th, 2016 at the Elmhurst Art Museum in the United States • Helped architect, design, and install the 32-channel immersive sound field for the premiere • Create and manage Soundcube project workflow pipeline • Sound design for various pieces



EMI Music

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Application Design Consultant

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

  • Consulted for development of management console to integrate worldwide server base • Coordinated with worldwide team on project requirements and deliverables • Consulted for development of management console to integrate worldwide server base • Coordinated with worldwide team on project requirements and deliverables



Chris Canfield Productions

• Santa Clarita, CA

• Owner

  • Jun 2007 - Mar 2011

  • Developed properties for pitching to studio executives • Directed projects • Worked with Avengers editor on short film • Worked with lead Warner Brothers colorist on finishing projects • Created storylines for Neverdie Studios (Rocktopia virtual world) • Developed properties for pitching to studio executives • Directed projects • Worked with Avengers editor on short film • Worked with lead Warner Brothers colorist on finishing projects • Created storylines for Neverdie Studios (Rocktopia virtual world)



Weed Road Pictures

• Intern for Akiva Goldsman (Warner Brothers)

  • Mar 2007 - Jun 2007

  • Handled personal responsibilities for principal producer • Script coverage • Researched new ideas for use by executive team in creating pitches • Handled personal responsibilities for principal producer • Script coverage • Researched new ideas for use by executive team in creating pitches



Golden Griffin Productions

• Director (TV Pilot)

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  • Directed television pilot • Assisted in development of project • Won Accolade Award of Merit for comedy program • Directed television pilot • Assisted in development of project • Won Accolade Award of Merit for comedy program



Intertex Companies

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Engineer

  • Sep 2001 - Dec 2002

  • Managed field computers throughout southern California and the Bay Area • Designed proprietary construction project management software • Managed development of project management software product • Managed field computers throughout southern California and the Bay Area • Designed proprietary construction project management software • Managed development of project management software product



That Games Store

• Manager

  • Feb 1998 - Dec 2000

  • Managed retail store operations • Product purchasing and sourcing • Created web presence on early Amazon zStores increasing holiday sales by 50% • Managed retail store operations • Product purchasing and sourcing • Created web presence on early Amazon zStores increasing holiday sales by 50%