Bert Hayes

About Bert Hayes

Act I: I\'ve managed IT Services and network support for a startup as they tripled their head count and launched their IPO; I\'ve run penetration tests against Texas state agencies; and I\'ve stopped foreign hackers from stealing UT\'s intellectual property.Act II: I’ve taken my passion for being an “Internet Lifeguard” to the world of Sales, where helping customers stay safe can also mean seven figure deals and Account Managers going over quota.

Experience

1. Staff Solutions Engineer - State, Local, and Education (Sled)

   Cribl

   Nov 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• University of Texas at Austin

  BS, Zoology

  1990 — 1995

Skills

• Open Source Software
• Splunk
• Bash
• Malware Analysis
• Splunk Certified Architect
• Network Security
• Sourcefire
• Perl
• Gcfe
• Penetration Testing
• Linux
• Gcih
• Computer Forensics
• Gwapt
• Ftk
• Encase
• Gcfa
• Snort
• Network Administration