Chris vander Roest

Chris Vander Roest is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Global Cybersecurity Architect at Ascential Technologies, a position held since September 2023, where responsibilities include designing and implementing global cybersecurity measures for business operations. Previously, Chris was the Global IT Security Administrator at Burke Porter Group from February 2020 to September 2023, overseeing the security posture for a conglomerate of over 18 companies. Earlier experience includes roles at PADNOS - Recycling Solutions as a Junior Network Administrator and IT Support Specialist from August 2013 to February 2020. Chris Vander Roest is pursuing dual Master of Science degrees in Cybersecurity and Applied Computer Science at Grand Valley State University, having previously earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Assurance from Davenport University.