Chad McDonald is Chief Information Security Officer at TA Associates, and a leader focused on value creation for private equity-backed and growth-stage software companies, specializing in operating model modernization across SaaS, AI, and automation. He has 15+ years of experience advising boards, CEOs, and PE sponsors while leading enterprise-wide initiatives spanning post-acquisition integration, performance improvement, and scalable execution that drives measurable EBITDA and margin impact. Chad is currently an Operating Advisor at TA Associates and an MIT alum, based in San Rafael, California.