Christopher Stone

Christopher Stone began their career in 1991 as a Lab Assistant for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 1994, they worked as a Systems Analyst for T-NETIX. Christopher then moved to NASA Federal Credit Union in 1995 as a Systems Analyst, developing financial software and web-enabling a mainframe to handle secure real-time transactions. In 1998, they joined Booz·Allen & Hamilton, Inc. as an Associate, leading teams through diagnostic assessments, strategy development and execution. In 2002, they founded CSEngineering as an IT and Systems engineering firm and served as the Chief Executive Officer. Christopher also held the role of Vice President Decentralized Solutions, leading multiple SBIR and STTR efforts for the DoD and building solutions for National Security and the Warfighter mission needs through cryptography, zero-knowledge (ZK) protocols, and distributed ledger technologies.

Christopher Stone has an extensive education history. Christopher obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering from the University of Maryland in 2001. In 2010 and 2011, they earned an MBA in Globalization from both Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and Esade. In 2012, they obtained a Certificate in Strategic Foresight from the University of Houston. In 2016, they received a Certificate in Design Thinking for Business Innovation from Aalto University Executive Education Ltd. Most recently, in 2021, they obtained a Certificate in Blockchain: Technologies and Applications for Business from the University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Additionally, Stone has several certifications, including Certified Ethereum Developer from ConsenSys Academy in 2021, Blockchain: Technologies and Applications for Business from Emeritus in 2021, ExO Consultant from OpenExO in 2020, Design Thinking for Business Innovation from Aalto University in 2016, Strategic Foresight from the University of Houston in 2012, and Private Aircraft Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration in 2007.