A passionate technologist and IT Security geek. 20+ year career of IT and leading numerous Information Security teams and projects. Highly Experienced in IT Security Risk Management, Infrastructure and Cloud Security Architecture, and Ethical Hacking (network, web, thick-client, mobile and IoT). An early adopter and big fan of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Currently works with and has consulted for individual cryptocurrency teams and exchanges. Professional Experience includes: Senior level security consultant level roles and Global Security Leadership positions. Corporate Information Security Officer for a large financial institution, and has lead teams across the IT landscape to include - Cloud Security Architecture, IT operations, IT Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure, Network Security, Secure Software Development, and Project Management. Chris is a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps, he currently holds 6 patents for security solutions, and he has held the following certifications: CISSP, CCNA, MCSE, and CEH.