Personal Statement
I am a five-time CTO, twice-named global Top 50 CISO, and named inventor of two AI patents. I help companies build and execute technology strategy, secure their operations, and adopt AI responsibly. I have led technology organizations across healthcare, financial services, media and entertainment, and consumer goods in North America and Europe. I still write code, because leaders who understand how systems actually work make better decisions for the business.
As a Co-Active trained executive coach, I also develop the next generation of technology leaders, helping CTOs and emerging executives navigate the challenges of scaling teams, managing technical debt, and aligning technology with business outcomes.
Practice Focus
Technology Leadership (CTO)
- Technology strategy development and execution
- Technical architecture and systems design
- Product development and delivery oversight
- Technical due diligence (M&A, investment)
- Technology turnaround and modernization
- Cloud infrastructure strategy (AWS)
- Team building, hiring, and organizational design
Cybersecurity & Risk (CISO)
- Security program development and maturation
- Compliance framework implementation: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, NIST
- Risk assessment and security posture evaluation
- Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Cyber insurance readiness and review
- Vendor security evaluation
- Board-level security reporting
AI Strategy & Governance (CAIO)
- Enterprise AI strategy and roadmap development
- AI/ML model design and development
- Responsible AI policy and governance frameworks
- AI training programs for non-technical leadership
- Predictive analytics and advanced algorithms
- Data strategy: data lakes, warehouses, and pipelines
Industry Verticals
Healthcare & Life Sciences: Adverse event management, drug discovery, pharmaceuticals manufacturing, AI-assisted revenue cycle management, HIPAA compliance, personal health record systems
Financial Services & Insurance: International banks, life and health insurance, FinTech, legal and financial information services
Media & Entertainment: AI patent development, content technology, digital platforms
Retail & Consumer Goods: B2C and B2B eCommerce strategy, fashion, luxury goods, internet retail
Nonprofit & Philanthropy: Security assessments, compliance
Telecom: Technology strategy and infrastructure
Recognition & Credentials
Awards
- OnCon Top 50 Information Security Professional, Worldwide (2021, 2022)
- OnCon Top 50 CTO (2023)
Patents
- Named inventor, two AI patents developed for the media and entertainment industry
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Georgia State University
- Executive Education: Leadership in Professional Services Firms, Harvard Business School
Coaching
- Co-Active trained Executive Coach; coaching focus on CTOs, CISOs, and emerging technology leaders
Publications & Speaking
- Writer and speaker on AI/ML, cybersecurity, privacy, and technical architecture
- Articles syndicated in the U.S. and EU by SAP and other technology publishers
- Blog: Innovation, Insight, and Imagination
- LinkedIn Newsletter: The Executive Shift
Career Highlights
Founder, Granulytic — Founded an ML/AI company that built predictive models for eCommerce merchandising, optimizing product placement and promotion based on user behavior, seasonal demand, external signals (weather, events), and buyer tier segmentation.
Founder & Managing Partner, Advanced Systems Group — Founded and led a technology consulting firm serving companies building software for internal use and the retail market. Clients included IBM, Peachtree Software, and Equifax.
CTO, Delivery Services, Viant — Led technical strategy and direction across all areas of the company. Managed 500+ technology staff across 8 offices worldwide. Responsibilities spanned business development, enterprise marketing, recruiting, and service model development.
CTO/CSO, Optaros — Set technology direction and strategy for a global digital agency focused on B2C and B2B eCommerce. Managed a global technical resource pool and worked directly with partners and clients on eCommerce technology strategy.
CTO, Verteris — Chief Technology Officer for a software and information services company serving legal and financial services organizations.
VP Development, DataFinch Technologies — Led development teams across three products. Mentored staff in development, UX, QA, project management, and technical writing. Set technology strategy in collaboration with product management.
Board Service
Board of Directors, OneAxiom (current) — Managed security services provider offering SIEM, Managed EDR/MDR, and vulnerability scanning.
Personal
Kevin is a published songwriter and was a voting member of NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) from 2009 to 2019. Several of his original songs have been licensed for television, and he actively writes and records music released on major streaming platforms. His first novel is scheduled for publication in Q2 2026.
