Cris Merritt

Cris Merritt is an experienced AWS-certified independent cloud architect, currently driving cloud projects at merritt.cloud since September 2017 and serving as an external instructor at DevelopIntelligence since September 2021. Previous roles include cloud architect positions at The Data Guild and Kespry, where expertise in architecture, security, and infrastructure management was demonstrated. Notably, as CEO of Bay31, Cris co-architected a cloud-based security analytics product and managed business operations. The professional background also includes significant contributions at Engiweb Security, Sun Microsystems, FUGA, DMDSecure, and Picopoint, showcasing a strong foundation in information security, software engineering, and technical leadership. Cris holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics from The Johns Hopkins University.