Kirby J. Winters is a leader in product application development and information technology security with executive positions across numerous industries. His key areas of focus, include: Technology Product Management and Operations, Information Security Certifications and Stewardship, Assessment & Due Diligence, Web Product Design and Architecture, Mobile Application Development Management, and Interim or Fractional CTO/CISO/COO.
Kirby’s experience in higher education, telecommunications, legal and health technology systems has proven to provide beneficial results to TechCXO’s clients in the C-suite.
Kirby founded Winter Media in 2011, providing custom application creation services, information security management and mobile application development to clients across the country. His expertise in managing teams of people to create compelling services and products in a secure environment has proven invaluable to this clients.
Prior to founding Winter Media, Kirby was co-founder, chief operating officer, and chairman of the board of Solar Velocity, LLC. He directed the operations and IT initiatives of Solar Velocity, and provided his considerable expertise to the company’s technology strength. Under his direction, Solar Velocity’s team of design and development experts provided interactive solutions and creative processes to maximize clients’ business growth.
Mr. Winters consulted directly with Solar Velocity clients, including AT&T Wireless, AFLAC, LegalZoom and Morehouse School of Medicine. In 1999, Winters was at the forefront of internet technology services for more than 10 years. He managed a variety of internet and system development organizations within the telecommunications, retail, and banking industries. While working at GTE Wireless (now Verizon Wireless), Winters was responsible for development of the company’s first e-commerce program. Winters holds a business degree in Marketing from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University.
Kirby Winters is a seasoned technology executive with a proven track record of driving innovation and growth. His expertise spans technology product management, information security, and strategic technology leadership. With a deep understanding of evolving technology landscapes, Kirby is now leveraging his extensive experience to guide companies through the complexities of AI integration.
His career highlights include:
Strategic Technology Leadership:
He has held key leadership positions, including roles as a founder, COO, and CEO, where he successfully scaled technology-driven businesses.
He has a strong history of helping organizations apply technology to solve complex business problems.
Information Security Expertise:
Kirby is a thought leader in information security, with in-depth knowledge of privacy, security, and technical architecture.
He created TechCXO’s Chief Information Security Officer (CiSO) As a Service offering. This background provides a strong foundation for the ethical and secure deployment of AI.
AI Integration Focus:
Recognizing the transformative power of AI, Kirby is now focused on helping businesses strategically integrate AI solutions.
His experience in product development and technology implementation allows him to guide companies in the responsible and effective use of AI to enhance operations, improve decision-making, and drive innovation.
Business Acumen:
His business degree from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School provides a strong foundation for aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
Kirby’s blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and forward-thinking approach makes him a