I help institutions use technology effectively while managing real-world security risks in complex political environments.
Chris Doten is a technology strategist and builder working at the intersection of democracy, human rights, and digital transformation. He has worked in over 40 countries across five continents, from fragile democracies to dictatorships, helping institutions use technology effectively while managing cybersecurity threats. His work includes developing organizing tools, training at-risk activists in cybersecurity, and designing and deploying systems that strengthen civic participation. He also advises on technology policy and digital ecosystem development, informed by a full-spectrum understanding of how digital systems are built, governed, and secured in complex political contexts. Building on this experience, he leads digital transformation initiatives at scale in both civic and private sector settings.
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