About ManagedMethods

Leading the Way in K-12 School Security Solutions

Committed to making cybersecurity and safety easy for K-12 IT teams.

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Our Mission

ManagedMethods is on a mission to make online learning safer and more secure for K-12 education.

ManagedMethods is the only company providing K-12 specific cybersecurity and safety for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and online browsing. Our products make cybersecurity and safety easy and affordable for IT teams working to keep their students, staff, and communities safe.

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What we do

K-12 cybersecurity and safety made easy

ManagedMethods helps IT teams secure data and monitor student safety risks in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and online browsing.

ManagedMethods makes Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and browser cybersecurity, student safety, and compliance easy for K-12 school districts—no proxy, no agent, and no special training needed. District tech teams love our products’ reliability, ease of use, and lightweight construction which has minimal impact on the end-user experience.

Threat Protection

Monitors cybersecurity threats in real-time, including malware, phishing attacks, and suspicious activities, to maintain robust data security defenses.

Account Monitoring

Provides visibility into user activities and behaviors in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and the browser, identifying potential security risks and facilitating proactive management.

Web Filtering

Cloud-based web content filter keeps students safe and focused on classwork while providing districts with affordable CIPA compliance.

Our foundation

Founded in 2013 by industry veterans of enterprise performance and security software sectors, ManagedMethods provides school districts with enterprise-grade cybersecurity and student safety monitoring tools built specifically for K-12’s unique needs. We make it possible for school districts to realize the productivity, collaboration, and classroom learning benefits of online learning, without exposing students and staff to security and safety risks.

Meet the team

Committed to K-12 cybersecurity and safety goals

Charlie Sander
Charlie Sander

Chairman & CEO
Charlie Sander

Charlie Sander

Chairman & CEO

Charlie is the CEO of ManagedMethods and brings over 35 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to his tenure here, he was CEO and Chairman of Confio Software which became the fastest growing company in the database performance space until being acquired by SolarWinds, Inc. Before Confio, he was SVP of Product Development at Seagate Technology, joining after the acquisition of Conner Peripherals where he helped position that company as the fastest growing startup in American business history. Charlie is an active venture investor and also serves on the board of the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at The University of Colorado. He holds 10 patents and graduated from the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin with a BSEE degree. He is also a member of its Engineering Advisory Board.
Al Aghili
Al Aghili

Founder & CTO
Al Aghili

Al Aghili

Founder & CTO

ManagedMethods’ founder, Al Aghili started ManagedMethods with a vision to help companies understand and control their use of cloud applications. Prior to ManagedMethods Al was the Vice President of Engineering at Newmerix corp. He was responsible for delivery of all three Newmerix Corporation life cycle management products. Prior to Newmerix, Al was among the first 5 employees at Freshwater Software (Boulder, CO) which was acquired in 2001 by Mercury Interactive (www.mercury.com Sunnyvale, CA). While at Freshwater, Al was responsible for providing engineering leadership and responsible for delivery of their flagship product SiteScope and for closing the first million dollar deal. Upon acquisition by Mercury, Al became the Director of Technology, responsible for the application performance management product line for Mercury Interactive. Al received a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia.
Sateesh Narahari
Sateesh Narahari

Chief Product Officer
Sateesh Narahari

Sateesh Narahari

Chief Product Officer

A veteran of several successful companies in the API and enterprise security space, Sateesh joined ManagedMethods in 2014 and is responsible for Product Management. Previously, Sateesh was Director of Product Management at Ping Identity responsible for PingOne and competitive strategy. Prior to that, Sateesh held product management positions at MuleSoft, Symantec, Wily, PeopleSoft and JD Edwards. Sateesh started his career as a software engineer. Sateesh earned a B.Tech ( Computer Science ) from National Institute of Technology, India and an MS(Computer Science) from University of Colorado.
David Waugh
David Waugh

Chief Revenue Officer
David Waugh

David Waugh

Chief Revenue Officer

David joined ManagedMethods in 2014 and is responsible for all revenue operations including marketing, sales, and business development. Previously, David was the sales & business development leader at Confio Software, joining the new startup in 2005. At Confio, David led revenue generation and partnerships resulting in Confio’s record growth and successful acquisition by Solar Winds, Inc. in 2013. Prior to that, David held executive positions as VP of Sales & Marketing at Incat / Cadpo (acquired by Tata), Director of Sales at Informix (acquired by IBM), and Manager of Business Development at Platinum Technology (acquired by CA). David earned a BS in Marketing from the Professional Sales Institute at Illinois State University.
Tara Schultz CFO
Tara Schultz

Chief Financial Officer
Tara Schultz CFO

Tara Schultz

Chief Financial Officer

Tara Schultz is the Chief Financial Officer at ManagedMethods. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Joseph's University and an MBA from Colorado State University. Tara is a licensed CPA in the state of Colorado. Before joining ManagedMethods, she spent a decade at Zayo, where she held various positions, including Business Unit CFO and Assistant Controller.
Warren Frebel
Warren Frebel

VP of Business Development
Warren Frebel

Warren Frebel

VP of Business Development

Warren joined ManagedMethods in 2015 and is responsible for the company’s Strategic Alliances. Warren brings more than 25 years of business development experience in the data communications, enterprise security software and information technologies industries. Previously, Warren led Business Development efforts at LogRhythm, a leading security intelligence and analytics company. Prior to that, Warren held leadership roles at Fiberlink, Cisco, and Compatible Systems. Warren earned his BA in Marketing and MBA from the University of Wyoming.
Katie Fritchen VP of Marketing
Katie Fritchen

VP of Marketing
Katie Fritchen VP of Marketing

Katie Fritchen

VP of Marketing

Katie Fritchen joined ManagedMethods in 2018 and leads the marketing team. She is passionate about creating compelling, informative content that educates rather than sells. Katie earned her BA in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. She comes from a professional background in small business marketing, spanning business consulting, leadership development, and SaaS/tech industries. Katie is a lifelong learner with a curiosity for new ideas and is a self-proclaimed marketing nerd. In her free time, Katie is a crazy dog lady who enjoys hiking, backpacking, rafting, and travelling.
Marci
Marci McDuffee

Director of Customer Success
Marci

Marci McDuffee

Director of Customer Success

Marci McDuffee is a dedicated mother of three young children and a passionate customer success professional with a knack for making clients happy. As the Director of Customer Success at ManagedMethods, she leads her team with enthusiasm, ensuring customers are not just satisfied but truly delighted. Marci’s skills in onboarding, relationship management, and strategic planning help her create successful customer programs and build strong connections. With a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from the University of Northern Colorado, Marci combines her professional expertise with her role as a loving mom, bringing a balanced and upbeat approach to how she connects with her customers.

Testimonials

What our customers are saying

“When I first learned about ManagedMethods I was skeptical that such an inexpensive solution would be able to secure our Google Workspace data better than Cloudlock. However, after our first week using the solution, I was more than convinced. Cloud Monitor has been one of the best technology decisions I’ve made this year.”

Ed Newman

CSO & Director of Technology Services ESC 12, TX

“We have GoGuardian to manage students on a browser level. But it’s not even in the same ballpark as Cloud Monitor. It is the forensics tool that I use to get Google Workspace information our campus safety team needs to properly follow up with potential issues and incidents. Cloud Monitor is an invaluable tool for keeping our Google for Education environment and, to a degree, our campus a safe place for students to thrive.”

Justin Feltus

System Specialist, Bremerton School District

“At the time I was contacted by ManagedMethods, I really wasn’t looking for a solution. I knew I had a problem because the state had recently passed a law requiring school districts to adhere to some of the NIST standards. The monitoring and tracking user accounts requirements in the NIST standards play right into the Cloud Monitor platform and it’s the perfect fit.”

Neal Richardson

Director of Technology Hillsboro, Deering School District

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Contact us to start protecting your district today

Interested in making your school district's online learning safer and more secure? At ManagedMethods, our mission is to provide robust K-12 school security solutions through advanced cloud monitoring and web content filtering tools. Connect with us today to explore how we can enhance the security and functionality of your educational technology.

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