Chris Hayes is an experienced entrepreneur, c-level executive, engineer, and advisor with 20 years of experience leading technical implementations, building companies, and delivering large-scale web platforms and mobile applications. He studied Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University and A.S., Computer Information Systems Analysis at Palm Beach Community College. Chris is currently a Co-Founder & CTO at Guardian Circle, and has previously founded ShoutEngine and served as an Engineering & Architectural Consultant at Sky Zone Franchise Group, Co-Founder & Interim CTO at IDK Events, Engineering & DevOps Consultant at TargetClose, Podcast Producer & Co-Host at The Smoking Tire, Engineering Lead at ThisNext, ColdFusion Developer at DaVita, Software Engineer at DHD Media, Systems Administrator at Peer 1 Network Enterprises, Inc., ColdFusion Developer at SITE Manageware, IT Consultant at Irpinia Kitchens, IT Consultant at ImageWorks Promotions LLC, and Network Admin / Web Developer at SV Microwave. Chris is a versatile professional with a wealth of experience who excels at delivering results in a fast-paced work environment.