Refoundry Appoints Kevin Walter as AI & Security Specialist

CHICAGO, — Refoundry  today announced the appointment of Kevin Walter as AI & Security Specialist, further strengthening the firm’s commitment to delivering modern, Microsoft-centric security and cloud solutions. Walter brings nearly 15 years of deep, progressive technology consulting experience, paired with a deep passion for helping organizations expand their cloud presence.

Walter joins Refoundry after a nine-year tenure at Netrix Global, where he most recently served as Field CTO for AI & Security. Over the course of his career there, he held roles including Director of Security, Principal Architect, and Solution Architect, steadily advancing through increasingly strategic and technical leadership positions. His experience spans security architecture, identity strategy, and enterprise cloud modernization, with a strong focus on aligning AI initiatives to practical business outcomes.

Throughout his career, Walter has been dedicated to delivering best-of-breed messaging, identity, and security solutions for organizations navigating complex transformations. His background in building and leading security practices equips him with both the technical depth and operational perspective required to help clients design secure, scalable environments rooted in Microsoft technologies.

Mike Gribble, Chief Revenue Officer at Refoundry, commented: “Kevin represents exactly the kind of practitioner we value. He is someone who has built, operated, and evolved security programs in real-world environments. His ability to connect AI innovation with strong identity and security fundamentals will be an asset to both our clients and our team.”

Kevin Walter added: “What immediately stood out to me is the caliber of our intentionally curated team – with deep experience helping organizations turn their AI and security strategy into tangible, real-world outcomes. I’m excited to join a group that is focused not just on the fundamentals, but on the next-level platform for a secure, AI-enabled workforce.”

Thriving at the intersection of technology, people, and problem-solving, Walter is known for helping organizations move forward with clarity and confidence. In his role at Refoundry, he will focus on managing customer relationships, advancing AI governance, strengthening identity and security architectures, and ensuring clients can adopt emerging technologies without compromising resilience. Outside of work, Kevin is an avid world traveler and experienced soccer referee.