About Our Founder

Throughout his career, Chris observed a common theme: organizations need practical, data-driven strategies, not dense frameworks or one-off audit reports. In 2021, he launched CampusCISO, an advisory service dedicated to higher-education cybersecurity. To better support his advisory clients, he built the first version of what is now Cyber Heat Map. The tool helps leaders “see the forest for the trees,” visualize their entire security program, and focus on the most critical gaps.

Chris insists that cybersecurity planning tools should free teams so they can improve security instead of drowning them in paperwork, audits, or vendor-biased recommendations. Since day one, Cyber Heat Map has remained vendor-neutral, offering guidance without pushing products, and giving decision-makers a level playing field.

▶ CISO Roles: Led security programs at the University of Chicago, the University of Arizona, and SunGard Data Systems (now Ellucian).

▶ IT Leadership: Held senior IT positions beyond security, giving him a 360-degree view of governance, operations, and strategy.

▶ Credentials: Holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management; frequent conference speaker and community contributor.

This broad foundation shaped Cyber Heat Map into a practical, user-focused platform that works in the real world.

Chris leads with integrity and humility, continuously learning from customers and staying grounded in real-world challenges. As Cyber Heat Map expands to serve additional industries, his decades of experience guide the solution's core principle: make the complex simple.

Chris is an active presence in the Cyber Bridge community, on LinkedIn, and at industry events. He’s open to conversation, mentorship, and feedback to ensure the platform stays aligned with real-world needs.