As Chief Technology Officer at Aethon Security, he brings a rare blend of hands‑on technical depth, compliance fluency, and strategic leadership. Kris’ path spans MSSP operations, Azure cloud engineering, and cybersecurity architecture — all grounded in real‑world experience across CMMC,NIST frameworks, Microsoft 365 Security, and enterprise infrastructure.

His foundation was built in the trenches: senior system administration across federal contractors, enterprise Windows and server environments, STIG‑driven hardening, Active Directory governance, SharePoint administration, endpoint strategy, and large‑scale infrastructure support. He’s led technical teams, managed complex projects, operated in clearance‑based environments, and built a reputation for solving hard problems with precision and reliability.

That depth shapes how he leads today. Whether defining secure cloud architecture, driving CMMC‑aligned modernization, or stepping in hands‑on when accuracy matters, Kris bridges the gap between deep engineering and enterprise‑level strategy.

As CTO, he shapes technology strategy that’s secure by design, built to scale, and grounded in practical execution. Kris leads with clarity, stays close to the work when it counts, and stays focused on what matters most: resilient systems, empowered teams, and zero tolerance for security theater.