Max Chip’s Security Background Report & Employment History

Personal Details

• Full Name: Maximillian “Max” Chip
• Date of Birth: [Redacted]
• Nationality: [Redacted]

Educational Background

• High School: Crypton High School, Crypton.
• College: Attended Securis University, Securis (Incomplete degree)

Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)

Skills

• Strong knowledge of payment card industry data security standards (PCI DSS)
• Expertise in cybersecurity and cryptographic systems
• Proficient in fintech systems and emerging payment technologies
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities

Employment History

Position: Computer Technician

• Company: Crypton Computer Store, Crypton
• Duration: During high school
• Responsibilities:
  • Servicing early Apple products (Apple II, III, Lisa)

Position: Computer Store Associate

• Company: Securis Computer Distributor, Securis
• Duration: During college
• Responsibilities:
  • Assisting with computer distribution and customer service

Position: Founder and Consultant

• Company: Chip Computer Consulting, Securis
• Duration: [Redacted]
• Responsibilities:
  • Providing IT consulting services for financial and government clients

Position: LAN Services Manager

• Company: County of Securis, Securis
• Duration: [Redacted]
• Responsibilities:
  • Managing LAN services for the entire county

Position: IT Infrastructure Manager

• Company: Securis Court System, Securis
• Duration: [Redacted]
• Responsibilities:
  • Managing the technology infrastructure of the local court system

Position: Directory Services and Messaging Platform Manager

• Company: Global Financial Organization [Redacted]
• Duration: [Redacted]
• Responsibilities:
  • Managing the directory services and messaging platform

Position: Information Security Consultant and Assessor (Including PCI DSS QSA)

• Company: [Redacted]
• Duration: [Redacted]
• Responsibilities:
  • Assessing various organizations, ranging from global merchants and service providers to well-funded startups, for information security and PCI DSS compliance

Position: Founder and Owner

• Company: The Payment Security Lounge, FinTechia
• Duration: Ongoing since [Redacted]
• Responsibilities:
  • Leading and managing the overall operations
  • Ensuring the establishment maintains PCI DSS compliance
  • Overseeing the creation of innovative cocktail ingredients, despite not drinking himself
  • Fostering an environment where fintech and secure payment technologies are accessible and enjoyable for patrons

Security Background Checks

• Has successfully passed all necessary background checks to conduct PCI DSS audits as a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)

References

• Available upon request.