Christian Kennedy

Chris Kennedy, Distinguished AI/HPC Architect for ThisWay Global, is a seasoned technology leader with over four decades of experience architecting and implementing advanced software systems across industries including machine intelligence, FinTech, agriculture, energy/utilities, and biotech. His leadership roles range from Vice President of Engineering to Chief Technology Officer, specializing in high-performance computing, distributed systems, secure architectures, and machine intelligence. Currently serving as Distinguished AI/HPC Architect at ThisWay Global, Chris oversees the integration of AI technologies with a strong emphasis on ethical and responsible use. Known for his expertise in trusted systems and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and ISO standards, he has driven business process reengineering in both startups and large enterprises. Chris's pioneering work includes developing the first distributed operating system to undergo B2-level evaluation, the first relational database evaluated at the B1 level, leveraging AI for image analysis, and advancing eventual consistency and agent-based systems. A passionate mentor and hands-on leader, Chris is committed to fostering high-performance virtual teams and delivering innovative, secure, sustainable solutions, while prioritizing scalability.