Chris Thornton

Chris Thornton is a seasoned Senior Network Security Engineer with over two decades of experience in the technology sector, primarily at DTE Energy since December 2001. Thornton progressed through various roles at DTE Energy, starting as a Client Systems Technician and advancing to positions including Client Systems Analyst, Client Systems Engineer, and ultimately achieving the role of Senior Network Security Engineer in 2013. Expertise includes firewall management, proxy services, DNS, PKI, NAC/RADIUS, and wireless authentication. Prior experience includes technical roles at Circo and Computer Medic, with foundational education from Washtenaw Community College and Pinckney High School.