Chris Bowen is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, security, and privacy. Bowen’s expertise spans multiple public cloud platforms and is known for his passion for protecting patient privacy and ensuring health data security. He is a sought-after speaker at national industry events and webinars on topics spanning health data security, legislation, and AI in healthcare. His visionary leadership has shaped the course of ClearDATA, making it the only Cloud Security Posture Management company specifically focused on protecting patient data. Before establishing ClearDATA, Bowen served as the CEO of software development company DirectClarity and laid the foundation for the European market of First Solar. Known for his patient-first approach, Bowen's contributions to the healthcare cybersecurity sector have not only won him recognition in the industry but also made him a sought-after speaker at national events. His expert insights are regularly featured in prestigious media outlets including The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, and he is a well-known advocate for policies that ensure data protection with the rise of generative AI tools in healthcare Bowen is a proud member of several noted industry associations and is a proud alumnus of Arizona State University, the Harvard of the West.