Summary
Kris Armstrong is a Senior Security Architect with over two decades in networking and 11 years focused on systems engineering, security, and product-focused roles across NetAlly, NETSCOUT, and Fluke. He designs and secures handheld network testers and leads pre- and post-sales technical engagements, blending deep troubleshooting experience with cloud-native integrations across AWS and Azure. Known for caring about how systems fail under pressure, he brings a pragmatic, attacker-minded approach to automation (notably Python) and vulnerability assessment. Kris pairs hands-on product development and TAC leadership with customer-facing evangelism at industry events, translating complex technical needs into usable, market-ready tooling. Based in Tennessee, he holds an MS in Information Assurance and a BS in MIS, and his career reflects a rare mix of engineering rigor, product strategy, and field-proven security consultancy.
11 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems, General, Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems, General at Colorado Technical University