Chris Staniforth

About Chris Staniforth

Chris Staniforth is a 33-year veteran of the Security Industry. Since 2004, Chris has been a search and recruitment professional, known for an ethical, targeted, and transparent approach to the business of matching top-level talent with exceptional organizations. Chris founded his own recruiting firm, ALC Consulting, in 2010, which is 100% dedicated to security. Chris has placed over 400 people. Chris brings a very unique perspective to recruiting in the physical security; he has worked in the industry since 1992 and has managed sales and technical support forces at an executive level, like the many hiring managers he partners with. He has also been in traveling positions, demoing the latest video or access control solutions, like many of the candidates he places. Chris partners with many of the leading AI, Cloud, IP camera, VMS, Access Control, Intrusion, Video Analytics, LPR, Life Safety Manufacturers, Integrators and Distributors to fulfill sales, marketing, technical and engineering roles from entry level to executive level. Chris also consults with his clients on best business practices, hiring trends and compensation trends. He is actively involved in SIA, The Security Industry Association. He considers himself extremely fortunate to have found his ultimate career, having a business that allows him to help companies and people grow. Chris also holds a BBA in Marketing from Eastern Michigan University.Specialties: Recruiting, Access Control, Proptech, Mobile Credentials, Locking hardware, Video Management, Network Video, IP Video, Artificial Intelligence, Video Analytics, PSIM, SaaS, Cloud, Storage, IP cameras, Megapixel Cameras, CCTV, Video Surveillance, Security Integration, Integrated Systems, Corporate Security, Wireless Mesh Networks, Fire Alarm, Intrusion, Biometrics, Smart Cards, Identity Management, Mobile Video, Thermal Imaging and Crash Barriers.

Experience

1. President

   Alc Consulting

   Sep 2010 — Present

   Chris Staniforth is the President of ALC Consulting, Inc, a specialty recruiting firm, 100% dedicated to Physical Security and Cyber Security. ALC Consulting, Inc. works globally. Europe. Our clients include many of the global leading IP Camera, VMS, Access Control, Cloud, Machine Learning, Artifical Intelligence, Intrusion, LPR, Analytics and Perimeter Protection Manufacturers, Integrators, Distributors and End Users. ALC Consulting, Inc. is known its transparent, confidential and passionate approach to the business of recruiting. Although we place sales, marketing, product management, technical and engineering professionals from the entry level to the executive level in the security industry the roles we fill most frequently are: Vice President of SalesRegional Sales ManagerRegional Sales DirectorBusiness Development ManagerField Sales EngineerA and E Program ManagerNational Systems Integrator ManagerDistribution ManagerProduct ManagerInside SalesCorporate Security DirectorCorporate Security ManagerOperations ManagerGeneral ManagerProgram ManagerCTOHead of DevelopmentAI/ML EngineerData ScientistSoftware Engineer (C, C++, C#)Full Stack Developer/EngineerFront End Developer/EngineerBack End Developer/EngineerFirmware EngineerHardware EngineerMechanical EngineerDevOps EngineerProduct EngineerIn the following categories:Video Management Software- VMSAI- Artificial IntelligenceNetwork VideoIP CamerasAccess ControlFire AlarmFire SuppressionVideo AnalyticsPSIMStorageSaaSCloudWireless Mesh NetworksCCTVVideo SurveillanceIP Access ControlBiometricsSmart CardsIdentity ManagementMobile VideoLocking HardwareIntrusionThermal ImagingCrash BarriersPerimeter Protection

Education

• Eastern Michigan University

  BBA, Marketing

Skills

• Identity Management
• Compensation Packages
• Sales Process
• Ip Cameras
• Locking Hardware
• Surveillance
• Operations Management
• Channel Partners
• Access Control
• Networking
• Career Strategist
• Key Account Management
• Business Development
• Cctv
• Product Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Biometrics
• Strategic Partnerships
• Career Counseling
• Recruiting
• Saas
• Security