Jason Christopher is an IT Architect and Cybersecurity professional in academic and scientific computing.
He specializes in secure research computing environments, AI & Machine Learning, and HPC platforms, and the on-site implementation of cybersecurity policy frameworks in federal institutions, higher education, and the healthcare industry. As a principal of Tech Comfort LLC, he consults on:
In today's world, all IT systems, from on-premise file servers to Cloud and High Performance Computing with GPUs, need to be secure. A review of your IT systems' architecture is the first step to defining a meaningful security posture for your organization. Tech Comfort offers detailed architectural design services for new systems, and review of existing systems, including full security plan documentation. Done right, design/review and documentation can chart a path forward to secure computing for your organization, while authentically engaging your workforce and stakeholders.
Does your organization need help meeting the requirements of federal, state, or local cybersecurity frameworks that apply to your institution, such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, or HIPAA?
Tech Comfort can help you understand, align and tailor security requirements originating from these frameworks, and plan your organization's response to audit in a minimally-disruptive and cost-effective fashion.
Tech Comfort offers consultation on a range of leading-edge, innovative IT topics, from AI and Machine Learning to blockchain and data science analytics.
Tech Comfort draws upon deep expertise from an international group of academic, legal, government and technology experts, including specialists working in China and the Middle East, with the capacity to turn ideas into implementation on a global stage.
"It’s been a rare treat to work with someone like Jason over the last 2 years on developing and implementing a research security project. Jason has a wonderful combination of security knowledge, many years of experience in research computing, and a business process mind that has been a great asset to the team. Jason also impressed me with his ability to juggle all the different components of a new large and complex project on top of ensuring his regular services were available and even expanded. In addition Jason has a wonderful way of working with different types of people and personalities. Jason’s experience and personality has enabled the team to succeed with a very complex project, and it’s been a great experience working with him on this endeavor."
"IT projects are scary. Most vendors just want to deliver their code and move on to the next project. And most users would rather complain than think through just what, exactly, they need. Net result: Overpriced code that doesn't work and won't be used.
The good news? My project wasn't like that. Jason found just the right technical folks, had long talks with our users, and pushed and wheedled and invented workarounds until everyone was on board. Then he followed up to make sure the plan was executed.
You do things right, you get results. The product we finally got was outstanding.
I'd recommend him to anyone."
"I have known Jason Christopher for more than a decade. He is an experienced technologist, and well-versed in organizational strategy and management. Jason's training and experience beyond IT, ranging from political philosophy and academia, to start-ups and policy analysis, prove to be a winning recipe for tackling complex corporate challenges. I have also had the privilege to design and co-teach executive education courses on IT Innovation with Mr. Christopher, and to experience first-hand his superb abilities as a coach and communicator."