The Tech Disciple - Where faith meets technology
IT Consulting for Startups

Your startup deserves
infrastructure that scales

Enterprise-grade IT strategy, security, and automation for early and mid-stage startups. Built by a senior IT leader who's done it at Netflix, Industry Dive, and beyond.

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Bricesen Ross - The Tech Disciple
Who We Are

Enterprise-grade IT.
Without the enterprise overhead.

I've spent the last 10+ years leading global IT organizations through modernization, mergers, and hyper-growth. From scaling Netflix's support infrastructure across 10,000+ employees in 60 countries to unifying five newly acquired companies under a single Microsoft 365 tenant, I've learned that great technology isn't about tools. It's about empowering the people behind them.

I've driven cloud migrations, AI-powered automation, and SOC 2/ISO 27001 security programs that cut costs, reduced incident volume, and unlocked new revenue. I build the frameworks, roadmaps, KPIs, and playbooks that outlive any single project and help teams thrive long after I'm gone.

My faith-centered approach is rooted in integrity, stewardship, and service. Every engagement is a chance to guide clients toward wiser technology decisions, leaving them more secure, more efficient, and more future-ready. Whether you're a startup chasing product-market fit or a growing enterprise wrangling M&A complexity, I'm here to help you modernize your stack, elevate your people, and multiply your impact.

10+
Years Leading IT
$3M+
Client Savings
5
M&A Integrations
What We Do

Every service your
growing startup needs

From identity and access management to AI strategy and M&A integration. Each engagement is tailored to where you are today and where you need to be tomorrow.

01
AI Strategy & Roadmap
Custom AI adoption strategy for your organization. From use-case identification and tool evaluation to rollout planning and governance frameworks. Three engagement types: Assessment, Implementation Advisory, and Ongoing Strategy.
Custom Pricing
02
M365 & Identity Modernization
Tenant consolidation, Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, license optimization, and Entra ID configuration. Built from experience modernizing identity across multiple acquisitions.
Scoped Engagement
03
Identity & Access Management
End-to-end IAM design and implementation across Okta, Entra ID, One Identity, and Ping Identity. SSO federation, lifecycle automation, access governance, and zero-trust architecture.
Scoped Engagement
04
IT Due Diligence & M&A Integration
Comprehensive IT assessment for acquisitions and mergers. Current state analysis, risk identification, integration planning, and execution oversight. Led IT integration across five acquired companies.
Scoped Engagement
05
Security & Compliance Readiness
SOC 2, ISO 27001, and zero-trust security architecture. SIEM deployment, vulnerability management, access governance, and audit preparation. Get compliant before your customers ask.
Scoped Engagement
06
Cloud Workspace & Infrastructure
Advisory across Google Workspace, GCP, and AWS. Cloud migration strategy, cost optimization, hybrid architecture design, and workspace configuration for distributed teams.
Scoped Engagement
07
IT Policy & Governance
Acceptable use policies, data classification frameworks, incident response plans, and vendor management governance. The documentation layer that turns reactive IT into a disciplined operation.
Scoped Engagement
08
Executive IT Concierge
On-call IT leadership for founders and C-suite executives. Strategic guidance, vendor negotiations, and technology decisions without the full-time headcount. Your fractional CTO/CIO.
Retainer Based
09
IT Advisory - Hourly
Direct access to senior IT leadership expertise by the hour. Architecture reviews, vendor evaluations, incident response guidance, or a second opinion on a critical decision.
$250/hr · 2-hour minimum
How We Work

A process built on
clarity, not complexity

Every engagement follows the same disciplined framework. No fluff. No unnecessary meetings. Just structured execution from assessment to delivery.

01
Discovery
We start with a free consultation to understand your business, your pain points, and where IT is holding you back. No pitch deck. Just a real conversation.
02
Assessment
A full current-state assessment of your IT environment. Infrastructure, security, identity, compliance, vendor landscape. Everything gets documented.
03
Roadmap
A clear, prioritized roadmap with timelines, ownership, and expected outcomes. This becomes your north star for the engagement and beyond.
04
Execution
Hands-on implementation with structured check-ins. We build, configure, document, and train your team. You get a system that works after we leave.
Credentials

Backed by experience,
not just theory

Certifications & Expertise

  • ITIL 4 Foundation (Axelos Certified)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner
  • Certified Scrum Manager
  • CISSP (In Progress)
  • Microsoft 365 / Entra ID / Intune
  • Okta SSO & IAM Architecture
  • AWS & GCP Cloud Infrastructure
  • ServiceNow ITSM Implementation
  • SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Compliance

Where I've Built

  • Netflix
    Manager, Remote Operations & Support
  • Industry Dive
    Director of IT
  • PMY Group
    Global Senior IT Manager
  • FanDuel Group
    Senior Manager, Technical Operations
  • Terminus Software
    IT Manager
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
    Senior IT Support Engineer
Get In Touch

Let's talk about
what you're building

Whether you need a full IT buildout, a second opinion on your security posture, or just someone who's been in the seat to talk through a tough decision, I'm here. First consultation is always free.

Email bricesen@thetechdisciple.com
Phone (678) 888-2275
LinkedIn The Tech Disciple LLC
GitHub thetechdisciple01

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