Kris Chase
CTO / Founder at PeptIQ
Based in United States · 15+ years experience
Summary
I help ambitious companies build faster with AI - Fractional CTO & AI Strategy
About
Engineering executive with 20+ years of experience building software, systems, and teams that last. Has led high-performing engineering groups across SaaS, product, and service environments—modernizing platforms, improving reliability, and shaping cultures where people do their best work.
Brings a strong technical foundation across the full stack, including application, web, and IoT development, system architecture, and application security. Experienced in IT operations, DevOps, platform engineering, and data infrastructure, with a deep understanding of how to keep distributed systems performing, scalable, and secure.
Over the years, has worked across intrusion analysis, penetration testing, quality assurance, fraud prevention, and spam mitigation—always with the same goal: build secure, reliable systems people can trust. Knows compliance and governance inside and out (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA) and takes a pragmatic approach to applying risk management at scale.
Takes pride in leading by example—communicating clearly, setting high standards, and creating space for teams to thrive. Known for taking challenges seriously without taking himself too seriously. Values people, progress, and purpose in equal measure.
Recent fractional CTO and VP work has focused on helping high-growth companies strengthen engineering operations, align delivery, and build teams that move fast without cutting corners. Believes the best engineering cultures are built on clarity, accountability, and genuine collaboration.
Expertise Includes:
• Software, Web, and IoT Application Development
• System Architecture & Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Application Security, Compliance, and Risk Management
• DevOps, Platform, and Data Engineering
• Intrusion Analysis, Penetration Testing, and QA Leadership
• Fraud Prevention, Spam Mitigation, and Abuse Detection
• CI/CD, Observability, and Reliability Engineering
• Engineering Leadership, Culture, and Organizational Scaling
• Product Delivery and Technical Modernization
Skills
Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, DevOps, Governance & Risk, Data & AI
Regions covered
Industry experience
Not-for-profit, Professional Services, Retail, SaaS, Education, Healthcare
At a glance
Kris brings hands-on experience across Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership and 4 other areas. Available for engagements across United Kingdom, United States, Europe, North America. Industry experience includes Not-for-profit, Professional Services, Retail, SaaS, Education and 1 more.
How fractional CTO engagements with Kris work
Kris works on a fractional basis — typically one to three days a week for an agreed engagement length — so you get senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Engagements commonly include technical due diligence, board reporting, engineering team leadership, technology strategy, architecture reviews, hiring support, and stepping in as interim CTO during a transition.