John Trollinger is a passionate network security professional with over a decade of experience building and marketing security products and solutions, with companies such as HP and Cisco. John is currently an HP Network Security Solutions Marketing Manager, helping customers meet the business and security challenges that their organizations face. John believes a singular philosophy is the basis of success; Listen to the customer and the market – and solve real-world problems. John has been quoted in several magazines and papers, as well as appeared on industry television shows. John also speaks at security seminars globally. Prior to working in network security, John worked with the U.S. Department of Defense, deploying military software programs, and training staff, in tri-service base clinics and hospitals, world-wide. John is a 4th Generation Texan, living, working, and playing in Austin, Texas. In his off-time, John enjoys travel, weightlifting, lake-time, home renovation, good food, good friends, and good debate. John’s next project will be to restore a 43 Chevy pick-up truck.