“The Business CTO”, an 11-year CTO tech entrepreneur and 13-year Business Analyst with a focus on rapid MVP creation for businesses. Built 15 business-level MVPs solo, including a project delivered in 2 weeks that a company failed to build for $500K. Led design and development of over 300 software solutions, specializing in solving complex problems with high-value impact. Built TRUEclaims, a software that an Auto Adjuster spent 15 years trying to develop. Before meeting me, he went through 19 software companies, all of which said it was impossible, one of which wanted to charge him $1M to attempt to build it with no timeline provided. I built a working version in less than 1.5 months. Some MVPs built: TRUEclaims Trucker Matcher (~2 weeks to MVP) Partner Rally (~2 weeks to MVP) Lead Bridge (~5 days to MVP) Amazon Product Search/Filter (~2 weeks to MVP) Easy Work Orders (~3 days to MVP) Real Estate Showcase (~2 weeks to MVP) Community Helper (~4 days to MVP) COVID-19 Marketplace (~3 weeks to MVP) Commercial Real Estate CRM (~2 weeks to MVP) U10K - Uber For Freight (~3 weeks to MVP) I’ve also been selling over a decade, particularly Tech Sales, and have closed many deals and onboarded well over 100 customers. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to build MVPs with the right scope ✔️ How to sell tech/software so your tech team doesn’t hate you ✔️ Scaling business through automation ✔️ Business-level MVP development ✔️ How to design a software product to actually solve customer problems ✔️ Early-stage product validation ✔️ How to manage a CTO/CEO relationship ✔️ Software project management

Chris is a globally renowned cloud security and compliance expert with over 15 years of experience, specializing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) but also proficient in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Known for his exceptional technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, Chris has a passion for solving the toughest cloud security challenges for large-scale organizations. His career began with a Bachelor's in Computer Science, leading him to roles in cybersecurity consultancy. Early on, Chris developed a deep understanding of cloud infrastructures and became a specialist in AWS services, including identity management, encryption, and data protection. Over time, he expanded his expertise to other cloud providers, helping organizations develop multi-cloud security strategies. What sets Chris apart is his focus on Service Level Design (SLD), where security, performance, and compliance are integrated into the design process. This ensures that organizations can meet strict regulatory requirements while maintaining operational efficiency and reliability. He emphasizes the importance of embedding security into cloud architecture from the beginning, avoiding costly fixes later on. Chris’s ability to tackle complex security challenges in highly regulated environments, like healthcare, finance, and public infrastructure, has earned him a reputation as a top expert. He excels at balancing security needs with business goals and operational efficiency. His expertise extends to navigating complex regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, making him an invaluable asset to global enterprises. In addition to his technical skills, Chris is an outstanding communicator. He can translate complex concepts to both technical teams and C-level executives, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders. As a mentor and thought leader, Chris is dedicated to shaping the future of cloud security, continuing to push boundaries in innovation while guiding organizations to confidently adopt secure cloud solutions.