Christian E. — Co-Founder
Christian is a former CIA officer and national security expert with extensive experience in cybersecurity, specializing in red teaming, web application security, and penetration testing. With an extensive career and wide-ranging experience, he has successfully led high-impact engagements for Fortune ### companies, identifying critical vulnerabilities across web, mobile, and enterprise applications. As a trusted leader in the field, he has functionally managed web application security teams and provided strategic guidance to clients looking to strengthen their security posture. With a deep background in both cybersecurity and national security, Christian has consulted with organizations worldwide to proactively manage information security risks. He has shared his expertise as an invited speaker at industry-leading events such as ISMG’s virtual roundtables, DarkReading’s webinar series, PMMC 2022, and various academic institutions. Christian holds an MS in Cyber Security from National University and a BS in Computer Engineering with a minor in Global Intelligence and National Security. He is a Certified Red Team Operator (2023) and CISSP-certified (2024), reinforcing his commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry. Beyond cybersecurity, Christian channels his passion for health and fitness into Echo Team Fitness, where he helps high-performing executives and entrepreneurs achieve their peak potential by optimizing their energy, strength, and focus. As a competitive age-group triathlete and obstacle course racer, Christian understands the challenges of balancing career demands with personal health. Echo Team Fitness provides highly personalized coaching solutions that fit seamlessly into the lives of busy professionals, helping them lose fat, build muscle, and sustain long-term energy. If you're a driven professional looking to elevate your performance without compromising your success, let's connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity expert with a focus on offensive security and application security.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Experience: 11 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Coaching
- Business Ownership
- Project Management
- Web Application Security
- Red Teaming
- Accountability
- Team Management
Career Highlights
- Former CIA officer with national security expertise.
- Led high-impact cybersecurity engagements for Fortune 500 companies.
- Certified Red Team Operator and CISSP-certified professional.
Work Experience
Armadin
Offensive Security Manager (5 mos)
Managing Principal Operator (2 mos)
Principal Operator (2 mos)
The Fit Boss Blueprint
Client Success Manager (1 yr 3 mos)
Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud)
Senior Consultant (1 yr 10 mos)
Red Team Consultant (1 yr 4 mos)
Associate Red Team Consultant (1 yr 1 mo)
Senior Consultant (1 yr 10 mos)
Red Team Consultant (1 yr)
Echo Team Fitness
Founder (3 yrs 2 mos)
TriDot Triathlon Training
Brand Ambassador (1 yr)
Kirkwall
Strategic Advisor (3 yrs 7 mos)
Security PS
Security Engineer II (1 yr 1 mo)
Security Engineer I (1 yr 1 mo)
Associate Security Engineer (9 mos)
Central Intelligence Agency
National Clandestine Service (3 yrs 6 mos)
USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Information Sciences Institute
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (2 mos)
Education
Master's degree at National University
Bachelor's degree at California State University, Bakersfield
