Chris Burns

Chris Burns is a seasoned professional in the technology and defense sectors, currently serving as a Solutions Architect at Blackspoke since June 2017, focusing on data ingest, data warehousing, and visualization. Prior to this role, Chris held several leadership positions at General Dynamics Information Technology from March 2008 to June 2017, including Vice President / Technical Director in the Defense Solutions Division, where responsibilities encompassed program initiation, technical solution development, and strategic partnerships. Additional experience includes serving as a Program Manager for a significant DoD infrastructure program, and past roles as Technical Director at SRA International, Systems Engineer at SAIC, and Project Leader at GE. Chris holds multiple degrees from The George Washington University and James Madison University, emphasizing expertise in computer security, technology management, and business administration.