"The Senserva team is great to work with, they are responsive and could find any data in Azure we needed. It’s amazing really."
John McCann, CEO, UK based Satisnet, A Gamma Company
Senserva transforms reactive security management into proactive, automated protection. As an member of the exclusive Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and 2024 ISV of the Year finalist, we deliver enterprise-grade security automation solutions with deep Microsoft ecosystem integration.
Our MISA-approved integrations across Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, and Microsoft Sentinel enable organizations to automatically detect, monitor, and remediate configuration drift across their entire Microsoft environment — turning security challenges into competitive advantages.
We believe an essential component of computer security is the efficient application of security tools and automated processes. Senserva provides straightforward, continuous, and actionable insights into what needs immediate attention, creating guidance on proper security tool usage for all skill levels while driving intelligent management of security insights.
Not all data holds the same value for security. Our approach emphasizes using the right data at the right moment for security automation. By selecting pertinent information, Senserva ensures security actions are based on precise, actionable insights — reducing noise while improving efficiency.
Senserva was founded to address the evolving security landscape beyond traditional patch management. As cloud computing and hybrid environments created new challenges around configuration drift and automated security posture management, we recognized the need for intelligent automation that goes deeper than reactive security tools.
Founded by security automation pioneer Mark Shavlik — whose previous company, Shavlik Technologies, created industry-standard solutions that continue to protect millions of endpoints worldwide — Senserva builds on decades of Microsoft ecosystem expertise to solve modern security challenges.
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Our MISA membership reflects this deep Microsoft integration heritage while addressing today's configuration management and security automation needs. We focus on transforming security management from reactive response to proactive, automated protection.
Mark started his career at Microsoft. Building on what he learned at Redmond with Microsoft, he founded Shavlik Technologies for automated patch management. It grew to millions of servers managed as one of the leading patch vendors and was sold to VMware. Now Mark is leading Senserva, with a mission to manage, monitor and remediate security policies.
Christopher joined Senserva as the Chief Security Officer and security developer. He is a 25-year Microsoft veteran and was most recently a cyber investigator in Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (“DCU”) Malware Analysis and Disruption team where he led technical investigations of malware families to identify critical infrastructure and to develop and implement a global strategy for disruption and takedown of cybercriminal and nation state malicious botnets.
TJ Dolan is the Lead Software Developer for Senserva. He has five years of in-depth work with Cloud Security Architecture, helping lead the analysis and development of Senserva's flagship product, Drift Detector. TJ has extensive experience across Microsoft's cloud products and has contributed to several Microsoft-maintained open-source solutions. TJ is working to drive the industry forward with unique Security Drift Analysis and Automation, which has been recognized with 2 nominations for MISA Awards.
Kyle is the development lead of Senserva’s Unified Security Dashboard, focused on critical security data analysis and visualization using Power BI. Kyle has experience across Microsoft’s cloud products, Power BI and web development, including working in partnership with the security teams at Senserva’s customers. Kyle joined Senserva as a Software Developer following 4 years in the Aerospace industry.
Chad Loeven is an experienced cybersecurity exec and entrepreneur who has built out sales, marketing, alliances and channels for multiple security companies (like Silicium (RSA), Sunbelt (GFI) and TransientX (Deloitte)) through to successful exits. He advises and supports Senserva on partners, alliances and go to market strategy.
After graduating from West Point, David gained experience in computer networks and security and retired from the Army Signal Corps as a Lieutenant Colonel. His career then entailed 25+ years at Microsoft, where he worked as an investigator and helped establish the Digital Crimes Unit. David joined Senserva as an advisor to help drive market leading products and company direction.
Rod Trent is an experienced cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in content marketing, community development, and program management. During his long career, Rod has built and sold many successful businesses and regularly speaks and keynotes and provides emcee and hosting skills for various conferences, webinars, and live podcasts. In his spare time, Rod writes KQL queries, tells proud stories about his grandkids, brags about his Six Million Dollar Man addiction, and teaches AI to behave.
Seth built an IT security company organically from 1 to 70 employees over the course of 16 years after which it raised private equity for accelerated growth. Now he advises early-stage start-ups and private businesses through their own challenges, helping them accomplish their business goals.
Jim is a partner and president of Hollstadt Consulting, which focuses on project management consulting, business process analysis, Agile team creation, IT strategic planning and more.
Lem is an experienced CEO & Corporate Board Director serving firms in building sustained enterprise value. His focus sectors are: industrial, manufacturing & commercial services markets; digital commerce & asset management markets; energy & infrastructure markets; including advanced digital transformation applications (AI / cybersecurity / Spatial / VRAR) & distributed compute and cloud-based enterprise software markets.
Mark started his career at Microsoft. Building on what he learned at Redmond with Microsoft, he founded Shavlik Technologies for automated patch management. It grew to millions of servers managed as one of the leading patch vendors and was sold to VMware. Now Mark is leading Senserva, with a mission to manage, monitor and remediate security policies.
Clay brings over 20 years of product leadership experience to Senserva, with a proven track record of transforming technical innovations into market-leading solutions. His expertise in product strategy, sales, and marketing drive Senserva's growth as it expands its security policy management platform.
As President, Clay focuses on scaling Senserva's go-to-market strategy, product development, and customer success operations, complementing Mark and the Senserva team's technical vision and security expertise with proven business execution.
TJ Dolan is Senserva’s Director of Engineering. He has over five years of in-depth software development work with Cloud Security, leading the analysis and development of Senserva's flagship products, Security Drift Detector and Advanced Security Reporting. TJ has extensive experience across Microsoft's cloud security products as well as Intune and Defender for Endpoint, he has also contributed to several Microsoft-maintained open-source solutions. TJ’s work been recognized by Microsoft with three nominations for Microsoft’s best of breed MISA Awards.
Christopher joined Senserva as the Chief Security Officer and security developer. He is a 25-year Microsoft veteran and was most recently a cyber investigator in Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (“DCU”) Malware Analysis and Disruption team where he led technical investigations of malware families to identify critical infrastructure and to develop and implement a global strategy for disruption and takedown of cybercriminal and nation state malicious botnets.
After graduating from West Point, David gained experience in computer networks and security and retired from the Army Signal Corps as a Lieutenant Colonel. His career then entailed 25+ years at Microsoft, where he worked as an investigator and helped establish the Digital Crimes Unit. David joined Senserva as an advisor to help drive market leading products and company direction.
Rod Trent is an experienced cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in content marketing, community development, and program management. During his long career, Rod has built and sold many successful businesses and regularly speaks and keynotes and provides emcee and hosting skills for various conferences, webinars, and live podcasts. In his spare time, Rod writes KQL queries, tells proud stories about his grandkids, brags about his Six Million Dollar Man addiction, and teaches AI to behave.
Mr. Peterson has 25 years in IT including being an executive at a large company, West Publishing Company, sold to Thomson-Reuters . At the time of West’s sale Mr. Peterson was an owner/officer responsible for all aspects of West’s computer-based product development, delivery, and support. Mr. Peterson is active in several early-stage technology companies including Shavlik Technologies, sold to VMware.
Seth built an IT security company organically from 1 to 70 employees over the course of 16 years after which it raised private equity for accelerated growth. Now he advises early-stage start-ups and private businesses through their own challenges, helping them accomplish their business goals.
Jim is a partner and president of Hollstadt Consulting, which focuses on project management consulting, business process analysis, Agile team creation, IT strategic planning and more.
Lem is an experienced CEO & Corporate Board Director serving firms in building sustained enterprise value. His focus sectors are: industrial, manufacturing & commercial services markets; digital commerce & asset management markets; energy & infrastructure markets; including advanced digital transformation applications (AI / cybersecurity / Spatial / VRAR) & distributed compute and cloud-based enterprise software markets.
Chad Loeven is an experienced cybersecurity exec and entrepreneur who has built out sales, marketing, alliances and channels for multiple security companies (like Silicium (RSA), Sunbelt (GFI) and TransientX (Deloitte)) through to successful exits. He advises and supports Senserva on partners, alliances and go to market strategy.
Lem is an experienced CEO & Corporate Board Director serving firms in building sustained enterprise value. His focus sectors are: industrial, manufacturing & commercial services markets; digital commerce & asset management markets; energy & infrastructure markets; including advanced digital transformation applications (AI / cybersecurity / Spatial / VRAR) & distributed compute and cloud-based enterprise software markets.