ThreatWarrior was born out of need.
Cybercrime is increasing every day – growing more frequent, more malicious and more sophisticated. Cyber agents are breaching firewalls, committing espionage with an increasing ability to avoid detection.
We want to stop that.
We believe all organizations should be able to defend themselves against evolving cyberattacks, and we work to deliver world-class cybersecurity solutions and services that proactively guard our clients against bad actors. Our goals are big but so are our ideas. Our bold innovations are shifting the power – helping to create a world where the good guys win.
Executive Team

Bruce Coughlin
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Bruce is responsible for all aspects of the growth and welfare of ThreatWarrior.
Bruce has a long history and passion in building successful teams and businesses, responding to market opportunities with innovation, teamwork and commitment. Most recently, Bruce was Chief Executive Officer of Cloud Technology Partners (acquired by HPE in 2017) where he helped grow the business starting in 2011 and ending as the preeminent expert services firm helping large enterprises adopt public cloud services. Prior to CTP, Bruce led the Global Innovation function for Siemens IT Solutions & Services, a $6.5B global IT services provider.
When he’s not focused on building ThreatWarrior, Bruce spends time with his growing family, enjoying Cape Cod, or desperately trying to improve his golf game. Bruce is a sports fanatic with a specific passion for the New England Patriots.

Pete Slade
CTO & CHIEF SCIENTIST
Pete is the visionary behind ThreatWarrior’s groundbreaking cyber defense platform. He leads the company’s threat intelligence team and drives research and development of ThreatWarrior.

Pete Slade
CTO & CHIEF SCIENTIST
Pete is the visionary behind ThreatWarrior’s groundbreaking cyber defense platform. He leads the company’s threat intelligence team and drives research and development of ThreatWarrior.
Pete is an expert in threat intelligence and network security with more than 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, and machine learning. He has designed and built systems for both commercial and intelligence communities, and is a regular public speaker on cyber defense, national security, AI, and entrepreneurship. Pete is also a patented inventor, a Fellow at the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology, a member of Forbes Technology Council, and a congressional advisor on the topics of systems and infrastructure security.
When he’s not designing and implementing ThreatWarrior innovations, Pete enjoys reading and spending time with his children.

Rhonda Parouty
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
As ThreatWarrior’s COO, Rhonda is responsible for the company’s operations, as well as the execution of corporate goals to ensure the company’s effective performance and growth.

Rhonda Parouty
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
As ThreatWarrior’s COO, Rhonda is responsible for the company’s operations, as well as the execution of corporate goals to ensure the company’s effective performance and growth.
Rhonda brings a record of success and expertise focused on creating, transforming and redefining capabilities for companies operating at all levels. She’s held C-level positions in private and public companies both domestic and international. Rhonda brings proven experience in Fortune 20 companies and was the President of the 28th fastest growing private company in the United States (Inc5000) in 2020.
Outside of the office, Rhonda enjoys spending time with her family, along with global travel, music and gardening.

Molly Slade
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
As CHRO, Molly is responsible for developing and executing ThreatWarrior’s human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction. She specializes in talent management, change and performance management, training and development, and IT admin.

Molly Slade
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
As CHRO, Molly is responsible for developing and executing ThreatWarrior’s human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction. She specializes in talent management, change and performance management, training and development, and IT administration.
Molly brings more than 25 years of experience in strategic business planning, organizational leadership, and performance analysis to ThreatWarrior. She has experience with successful technology startups and a proven track record of developing HR strategies to support business objectives. Molly also oversees recruiting efforts, personnel development, and ThreatWarrior’s community involvement.
When she’s not at work, Molly enjoys spending time with her family. She also loves horses and spends most weekends with her daughter at the stable or at a horse show.

Rob Lancaster
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT & STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
Rob is responsible for ThreatWarrior’s strategic alliances and business development activities, as well as the company’s product management function.

Rob Lancaster
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT & STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
Rob is responsible for ThreatWarrior’s strategic alliances and business development activities, as well as the company’s product management function.
Having spent the early part of his career advising software vendors on product and go-to-market strategy, Rob applied these experiences to the growth of innovative technology providers including Fast Search & Transfer, (acquired by Microsoft for $1.2 billion in 2008), Cloudera (IPO in 2017), and Cloud Technology Partners (acquired by HPE in 2018). Most recently Rob was General Manager for Cloud and VP of business development for data governance and security provider Immuta.
When he’s not helping to scale the business and build a great company, Rob spends time with his family, riding his mountain bike or struggling with his golf game.
Board of Directors
Board of Advisors

Lisa Shasteen
BOARD MEMBER
After seeing ThreatWarrior deployed in a complex healthcare environment, Lisa became an early investor in the company and sits on its board today.
Lisa is a 30-year attorney with a scientific background. A true nerd, she maintains a practice in cybersecurity and privacy law where she collaborates with technical businesses to help them grow while defending against rapidly evolving threats. Previously, she managed worldwide legal operations for an international investment and merchant bank focused on communications and technology and also participated in its growth and branding strategies. She participates in two working groups on ethical AI use and is immediate past-President of InfraGard Tampa Bay Members Alliance, Inc., a public-private partnership with the FBI to secure the 16 critical infrastructure sectors of the United States.
When she is not working, Lisa helps young adults find their passions, spends time with her family, including Puff Doggy, her standard poodle, and helps the NFL Alumni.

Chris Greendale
BOARD MEMBER
After playing professional tennis, Chris had a successful high-tech sales and marketing career which culminated as the VP of Marketing at Oracle USA in 1990. Chris moved on to become one of three founders of Cambridge Technology Partners in 1991, he ran the Sales and Marketing departments and helped grow annual revenue to over $850M with a successful IPO in late 1993.
Chris then founded Breakaway Solutions in 1998, which focused on Internet-driven enterprise solutions. After another successful IPO with a market cap of over $7B, Chris became a venture capitalist in 2002. After realizing the enormous opportunities around cloud computing and founded Cloud Technology Partners in 2010, which was acquired by HPE in 2017. He is now a board member and advisor to ThreatWarrior and understands the immense importance and possibilities of AI and cybersecurity.
Chris enjoys time at his home in the Berkshires, where he has finished restoring a 1934 Dodge mahogany boat, and most recently restored and opened a local cafe and market.