Kris Boehm

About Kris Boehm

The views and opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent those of any employer, client, or affiliated organization. Technology Leader | Cybersecurity Strategist | Senior Security Solutions EngineerHelping business leaders turn Cybersecurity & AI into advantage, not risk.I design security systems, then I get close enough to them to understand how they actually behave.For more than 20 years, I’ve worked across cybersecurity, networking, and emerging technology, helping enterprises, governments, and high-risk industries turn security from theory into something that holds up under pressure.My background spans Principal Solutions Architecture, security advisory, and senior field engineering, with deep experience in Zero Trust, SASE, SD-WAN, private wireless, IoT security, and edge architectures. I intentionally stay hands-on not because I need to prove I can configure systems, but because effective advisory work depends on understanding where assumptions break, visibility fades, and controls fail in the real world.I build and operate security validation labs including edge firewalls, IDS, SIEM platforms, and secure local AI models to deepen my understanding of detection, telemetry, and trust at the edge. That work directly informs how I advise customers, sales teams, and executives on architecture, risk, and decisions that need to survive production, not just pass a design review.I’m a CISSP, U.S. Army veteran, and the author of I, CEO, which explores how AI is reshaping leadership, accountability, and decision-making. I’m known for translating complex technical risk into clear business guidance and for asking the uncomfortable questions early, before attackers force the issue.If you’re navigating Zero Trust, IoT risk, AI security, or edge visibility challenges, I’m always open to thoughtful conversations.

Experience

1. Senior Security Sales Engineer

   Aeris

   Jul 2025 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   As a Senior Security Solutions Engineer at Aeris, I operate at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and IoT — helping enterprises secure connected devices at scale while shaping the future of Zero Trust architectures.Key Impact Areas: • Architecting Security at Scale: Design and deploy Aeris Watchtower across global IoT ecosystems, enabling real-time visibility, compliance, and enforcement without agents or appliances. • AI-Driven Threat Detection: Integrated machine learning–based phishing and anomaly detection models into enterprise security workflows (SIEM, firewalls, SOAR) for proactive defense. • Strategic Advisory: Partnered with CISOs, architects, and security teams to align IoT security models with business priorities, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation goals. • Enablement & Leadership: Deliver training sessions and executive briefings for sales and partner teams, simplifying complex concepts and driving adoption through storytelling and practical use cases.This role extends beyond pre-sales — it positions me as a trusted advisor and strategist, ensuring organizations not only defend against today’s threats but prepare for the AI-driven future of security. Building on my architect experience at Verizon, I now apply those same enterprise-level design principles to the unique challenges of IoT security and AI-driven defense.

Education

• University of Maryland

  Academic Progress in the Field of Communications

Skills

• Cdma
• Wireless
• Public Speaking
• Wan
• Radio Broadcasting
• Unified Communications
• Wireless Networking
• Voip
• Data Center
• Ip
• Wireless Broadband
• Mobile Internet
• Computer Repair
• Mobile Communications
• Solution Selling
• Ccna
• Managed Services
• Mpls
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Apple
• Mobile Devices
• Mobile Technology
• Co-Location
• Sales Engineering
• Telephony
• Wireless Site Surveys
• Cisco Technologies
• 4g
• Ethernet
• Acoustic Guitar
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Cloud Computing
• Technology Solutions
• Sales Management
• Network Security
• Creative Writing
• Wifi
• Pre-Sales