Summary
Chris Kinion is a data-driven operations leader based in San Antonio with nine years of experience applying analytics and modeling to complex defense and logistics problems. As Vice President of Operations at Kinettus and Minds of Light, he combines strategic oversight with hands-on quantitative skills honed as an Operations Research Analyst for the U.S. Air Force. He built hybrid discrete-event and timestep simulation models and optimization tools to support post-attack airbase recovery and wargaming, translating stochastic analysis into actionable recommendations for senior leaders. Holding an MS in Data Analytics from UTSA, he bridges technical development, code review, and technical writing to deliver robust, auditable solutions. Outside of work he prioritizes family time and travel, reflecting a pragmatic, people-centered approach to leadership. An analytical generalist by training, he pairs philosophical and engineering coursework with practical modeling experience to tackle both strategic and technical challenges.
8 years of coding experience
University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy-Religion, Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy-Religion, Psychology at Flagler College