Leadership

Sidechain Security’s Leadership team is a group of seasoned cybersecurity and IT professionals with deep expertise in protecting organizations from evolving digital threats. With a shared commitment to innovation and excellence, we bring a wealth of experience from top-tier security firms, technology companies and other business sectors. Together we drive our mission to deliver cutting edge solutions and support to safeguard our client’s most critical assets. Each of us is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, ensuring we provide the highest level of protection, trust, and strategic guidance in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.

We’re a close-knit team and we would love to chat about how we can support your business needs.

Andrew Lance

Founder & CEO

Andrew, a technologist and cybersecurity expert, spent his early career in engineering positions with HP and Nike. Since 2006, he has focused on cryptographic technologies, joining startups SignaCert and RNA Networks, developing cybersecurity solutions for Wall Street. He spent 7 years at Vormetric and Thales, leaders in data security solutions. In 2018, Andrew launched Sidechain, an IT and cybersecurity managed services company.

Laurie Gibbons

Head of Sales

Laurie, a 30-year sales veteran, spent more than half of her career in cybersecurity with senior sales positions at Vormetric and Thales.  Laurie leads Sidechain’s go to market efforts offering one-stop shop solutions with native security built in from the start.  Laurie’s mission is to provide high value solutions and an exceptional customer experience which fully aligns with Sidechain’s mission of offering white glove service and a 100% customer centric approach.

Dwain Engel

Director of Engineering

Dwain is the Director of Engineering at Sidechain Security, where he manages the company’s infrastructure and leads technical services delivery for their diverse client portfolio. In this role, he oversees critical engineering operations while maintaining his hands-on expertise as a Thales CipherTrust specialist. With over a decade of enterprise experience specializing in networking, data security, cloud platforms, and Kubernetes, Dwain brings a comprehensive approach to infrastructure management and security architecture. Prior to joining Sidechain, Dwain served as a senior field engineer in Fire and Life Safety at Johnson Controls, where he developed deep expertise in critical infrastructure protection and life safety systems deployment. His unique background bridging physical and cyber security domains has made him a trusted advisor for organizations navigating complex digital transformations.

Kirsten Finlayson

Head of Operations

Kirsten is Sidechain’s Head of Operations.  Kirsten has extensive experience in Sourcing and Program Management, specializing in Digital Technology, having previously worked for Nike and NBCUniversal. Utilizing her expertise, she has developed and implemented business critical strategies by identifying operational opportunities to drive the strategic planning process and establish best practices. With a legal background, she is well qualified to support Sidechain’s operational activities to ensure complete customer satisfaction. 

Why Sidechain?

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