Dan Harris

Director of Product Innovation @ Inforcer

Dan Harris

From Service Desk to Unicorn Builder

Over a decade transforming Microsoft 365 security at scale. Building products that protect over 1 million end users. Global speaker. Published author. Award-winning innovator.

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Impact at Scale

Building security solutions that protect millions

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End Users Protected

via security baselines I created

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Microsoft 365 Tenants

secured through my frameworks

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Global Conferences

live demos & keynotes

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MSPs Transformed

security & operations uplifted

Career Journey

Over a Decade of Growth

From technical analyst to innovation director — building teams, products, and security solutions at scale

May 2025PresentLondon / Global

Director of Product Innovation

Inforcer

Transitioned into a strategic innovation leadership role, enabling the teams I built to step up while focusing on high-impact product direction and future state vision.

1M+ End Users Protected via Security Baselines
Mad Scientist — Nickname 'Dandalf'

Key Achievements

  • Conceived and launched Tenant Assessments — now a flagship offering identifying security risks across Microsoft 365 at scale
  • Led US partner re-engagement tour, winning back all targeted partners to full product adoption
  • Founded the Product Content Team: Knowledge Base, Support AI, Security Best Practices, In-product Policy Guidance
  • Created security baseline framework supporting 100,000+ tenants and 1,000,000+ end users
Product StrategyInnovation LeadershipSecurity ArchitectureEnterprise Sales
Jul 2024May 2025London / Global

Head of Technical Operations

Inforcer

Rapidly promoted after initiating multiple programmes to scale from a 10-person startup toward hundreds of employees. Built three core functions from scratch.

Inforcer MVP — President's Club Highest Award
Global Speaker: Right of Boom, Pax8, DattoCon, Rewst, IT Nation
Live Hacking Demonstrations at Major Events

Key Achievements

  • Built M365 Technical Team — presales & post-sales experts to win and deliver deals
  • Launched Product Support Team using Intercom, Arrows, and custom workflows
  • Created Implementation Team responsible for 90-day partner onboarding journey
  • Built standalone GDAP management tool identifying critical market gap
Team BuildingTechnical OperationsProcess DesignAPI Development
Feb 2024Jul 2024London / Europe

M365 Solutions Architect

Inforcer

Joined as a founding technical employee, bringing deep MSP expertise critical to transforming the company from an MSP into a SaaS vendor.

Founding Employee
Personal Career Highlight — Joining Inforcer

Key Achievements

  • Provided essential insight into Microsoft 365 security baselines and MSP operational reality
  • Built strong early relationships travelling across Europe with founders for presales engagement
  • Influenced core product roadmap ensuring alignment with real MSP needs
  • Trained internal teams on MSP operations, commercial models, and Microsoft 365 foundations
Microsoft 365Security BaselinesPresalesPartner Enablement
Nov 2023Feb 2024Remote

I&MW Solutions Architect

Core Technology Systems

Stepped in to lead the Technical Consulting team during an unexpected leadership emergency — taking ownership of all in-flight projects and consultant coordination.

Delivered Harrods Largest Endpoint Project
Launched Copilot with Microsoft in London

Key Achievements

  • Presold and delivered Harrods' largest endpoint management project to date
  • Designed Microsoft 365 security baseline framework from CIS and NCSC best practices
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary team to deliver enterprise programmes on accelerated timelines
  • Credited by senior leadership with 'saving the day' during critical delivery period
Enterprise DeliveryIntuneSecurity FrameworksCrisis Leadership
May 2022Nov 2023Tunbridge Wells

Technical Presales Architect

Infinity Group UK

Shaped client security strategies by maximising value from Microsoft 365 E5 uplift features and delivering impactful technical roadmaps.

Venterra vCTO — Multi-Billion $ Startup, Global IT Strategy Across 10 Companies

Key Achievements

  • Led high-value presales engagements improving win rates through expert demos
  • Delivered strategic transformation roadmaps influencing multi-phase digital journeys
  • Drove customer adoption of Defender, IAM, and Intune-based modern management
  • Developed security architectures aligned to Cyber Essentials, NCSC, and Microsoft best practice
Microsoft 365 E5PresalesSecurity StrategyCyber Essentials
May 2021May 2022Remote / Bournemouth

Technical Architect

Transparity

Delivered end-to-end Microsoft 365 modern workplace projects, consistently achieving strong customer satisfaction across diverse environments.

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery — Solo M365 Rollout (Rewarded in Beer)

Key Achievements

  • Led security uplift initiatives using Conditional Access, MFA, MIP and WIP
  • Deployed Intune, Autopilot, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop at scale
  • Built Azure IaaS solutions with NSGs, Azure Firewall, and least-privilege principles
  • Key contributor to Azure infrastructure projects including compute, networking, and hardening
AzureIntuneAutopilotWindows 365AVD
May 2019May 2021Brighton

Technical Consultant

Trident Group

Modernised customer IT estates through Microsoft 365, Azure, hybrid cloud, and SharePoint solutions while owning full project delivery cycles.

Lockdown Hero — Enabled Remote Work for SMB Community

Key Achievements

  • Designed infrastructure upgrades aligned with ISO standards and cyber security requirements
  • Delivered multi-platform firewall deployments (Sophos, SonicWALL, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)
  • Built internal tools and automation improving productivity across support and sales teams
  • Produced IASME Cyber Essentials reports and guided customers through certification
Hybrid CloudFirewallsSharePointPowerShell Automation
Apr 2016Apr 2019Hastings, East Sussex

Technical Analyst

Beaming Ltd

Started my career working on critical network infrastructure, including counterterrorism systems protecting UK shopping malls from high-risk attacks.

Published in IT Pro Magazine
CCNA Certified in 12 Months

Key Achievements

  • Worked on network infrastructure for counterterrorism units in the UK
  • Achieved Cisco CCNA certification in just 12 months during apprenticeship
  • Built in-house full-stack password manager website
  • Developed internal applications aligned with ISO 27001/9001 standards
Cisco CCNANetwork SecurityISO 27001Full-Stack Development

Featured Work

Projects That Made Impact

Products, tools, and initiatives that transformed businesses and protected millions

Product Innovation

Tenant Assessments

Conceived and launched a major product feature that identifies security risks across Microsoft 365 at scale — now a flagship Inforcer offering used by thousands of MSPs globally.

Impact

100,000+ tenants assessed, flagship product feature

Security Architecture

Security Baseline Framework

Created the best-practice baseline framework used by thousands of MSPs to build secure Microsoft 365 configurations across their customer base.

Impact

1M+ end users protected, industry-leading trust

Internal Tooling

GDAP Management Tool

Built a standalone tool for partners to manage GDAP relationships — identifying a critical market gap while keeping engineering focused on core product delivery.

Impact

Solved critical partner pain point, rapid adoption

Team Building

Technical Operations Scale-Up

Created and built three core functions from scratch: M365 Technical Team, Product Support Team, and Implementation Team — scaling Inforcer from 10 to hundreds of employees.

Impact

3 teams built, 90-day onboarding journey designed

Thought Leadership

Global Speaking Tour

Presented at major industry events including Right of Boom, Pax8, DattoCon, Rewst, and IT Nation — delivering keynotes and live hacking demonstrations.

Impact

6+ global conferences, hundreds of partners engaged

Enterprise Delivery

Harrods Intune Modernisation

Presold and delivered the largest endpoint management project for Core Technology Systems — a large-scale Intune modernisation programme for Harrods.

Impact

Largest project in company history, CIS/NCSC aligned

Industry Publication

Published in IT Pro

Authored article on alternatives to VPNs for remote worker connectivity, published in IT Pro magazine and referenced industry-wide.

Impact

Industry recognition, thought leadership established

Expertise

Skills & Capabilities

Deep Microsoft 365 expertise combined with leadership and innovation

Microsoft 365 & Security

Microsoft 365 E5Intune/MEMAutopilotDefender SuiteConditional AccessAzure AD/Entra IDGDAP ManagementCIS BenchmarksNCSC Guidelines

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure IaaSAzure Virtual DesktopWindows 365Hybrid CloudCisco CCNAFirewalls (Sophos, Palo Alto, SonicWALL)VPN Architecture

Leadership & Strategy

Team BuildingProduct InnovationTechnical OperationsPresales ArchitectureEnterprise DeliveryPartner EnablementGlobal Speaking

Development & Automation

PowerShellAPI IntegrationsCustom ToolingProcess AutomationFull-Stack DevelopmentInternal Apps

Certifications & Standards

Cisco CCNAMicrosoft 365 MD-102Microsoft 365 MS-101Microsoft 365 MS-102Microsoft 365 AZ-104Windows Server 2016 MCSESophos UTM ArchitectCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH)3CX Advanced EngineerISO 27001NIS2Cyber Essentials AssessorSOC2 Type 2

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