Chris Byron
About Chris Byron
Chris Byron is the Director of Engineering, Security and Infrastructure at Front, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in security and engineering roles across various companies, including Box, MuleSoft, and Endeca.
Current Role at Front
Chris Byron serves as the Director of Engineering, Security and Infrastructure at Front. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on enhancing security measures and infrastructure development. His role involves overseeing engineering teams and implementing security protocols to ensure the integrity of the company's systems.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Security
Prior to his current role, Chris Byron accumulated extensive experience in engineering and security across various organizations. He worked at MuleSoft as Director of Product Security from 2019 to 2021 and as a Security Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Box included roles as Engineering Manager - Security and Senior Software Engineer - Security, where he focused on security enhancements from 2012 to 2015 and 2011 to 2012, respectively.
Internship and Early Career
Chris Byron began his career with an internship at The Fanfare Group as a Software Engineer Intern from 2004 to 2005. He later joined Endeca, where he worked as a Release Manager for four months in 2008 and then as a Senior Software Engineer from 2007 to 2010. These early experiences laid the foundation for his expertise in software engineering and security.
Education and Academic Background
Chris Byron studied at Harvey Mudd College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from 2003 to 2007. His education provided him with a strong technical foundation, which he has applied throughout his career in engineering and security roles.
Professional Aspirations
Chris Byron aspires to be a leader in enterprise software security and engineering management. He emphasizes the importance of bridging the divide between engineering and information security, aiming to foster collaboration and innovation in these critical areas.