Chris Betz

Federal Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Omnissa

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

About Chris Betz

Chris Betz is Federal Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Omnissa. Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.

Executive Technology Leader | Federal CTO | Field CISO | Field CTO | Principal Architect I am a senior technology executive with more than 30 years of experience leading large-scale enterprise and government initiatives, delivering complex programs on time, on budget, and with security engineered in from day one. My background spans Federal CTO, Field CISO, Field CTO, Principal Architect, and Technology Strategist roles, operating at the intersection of architecture, security, mission outcomes, and execution. I specialize in designing and deploying Omnissa platforms at true enterprise scale, supporting highly regulated, mission-critical environments. My focus is on secure digital workspace, endpoint, and platform architectures that operate across diverse deployment models—including on-premises, air-gapped, sovereign, and cloud—while meeting stringent federal security and compliance requirements. I bring a pragmatic, execution-focused approach—translating strategic vision into operational reality while maintaining a relentless focus on security, resilience, and user experience. Zero Trust principles are embedded throughout my work, from architectural design through implementation, automation, and lifecycle management. Throughout my career, I have led the engineering of in-house and partner-delivered solutions that reduced cost while improving operational effectiveness. This includes building standardized enterprise architectures, automating provisioning and lifecycle management, and delivering scalable, repeatable Omnissa-based solutions supported by strong documentation, training, and enablement. I played a key role in championing the Standard Desktop Configuration (SDC/FDCC) for the U.S. Air Force, contributing to its adoption as the United States Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB) and achieving full compliance aligned with federal Zero Trust objectives. I am known for bringing clarity to complexity, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering results in environments where architecture, security, and execution must move in lockstep. My focus is consistent: architecting secure, scalable Omnissa platforms that align technology strategy with federal mission success—without compromising security rigor or execution discipline.

Skills

  • Cybersecurity
  • Security Clearance

Additional experience

  • Global Field CISO

    Omnissa

    March 2025 – February 2026

Education

  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Colorado Technical University