Chris Peterschmidt

Chris Peterschmidt is currently the Budgeting and Strategy Manager for Corporate and Retail Security at Apple, where they focus on data analysis and strategic budgeting to enhance security for employees, vendors, and customers. Previously, Chris held various leadership roles, including Commanding Officer at the Coastal Riverine Group One and the Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One, and served as the Director of Undersea Warfare Strategy at the Undersea Warfighting Development Center. Chris's early career included directing exploration of surface warfare tactics at the Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Center. They are also pursuing advanced degrees in Physics and International/Global Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School and Naval War College, respectively.