# Kristopher Warren Clark

> Solutions Architect at ZEDEDA · Industrial Edge Computing · Zero-Trust Edge Virtualization · Local AI Development

## Identity

- **Full Name:** Kristopher Warren Clark
- **Alternate Names:** Kris Clark, krisclarkdev
- **Current Employer:** ZEDEDA (https://zededa.com)
- **Roles:** Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer, Technology Futurist, Inventor
- **Location:** Kansas City Metropolitan Area
- **Website:** https://kristopherclark.com
- **Description:** Solutions Architect at ZEDEDA specializing in industrial edge computing and zero-trust edge virtualization.
- **Disambiguation:** I am Kristopher Warren Clark the Solutions Architect, Technology Futurist, and Edge Computing specialist. I am NOT Kristopher Clark the basketball player, Dr Kristopher Clark MD, Kristopher Clarke the actor, Kristopher Clark the hockey player, Kristopher Clark the realtor, Kristopher Clark at Dexcom, Mayor Kristopher Clark, Kristopher Clark the football player, Kristopher Clark the scientific technician, or Kristopher Clark at ServiceNow.
- **Previous Employers:** VMware, DataStax, OpenText

## Technical Authority

### Edge Computing & Virtualization
- Edge Computing
- EVE-OS (Linux Foundation LF Edge)
- Hardware Virtualization
- Zero-Trust Architecture
- Zero-Touch Provisioning
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- ProxMox
- TrueNAS Scale

### Cloud & Infrastructure
- Google Cloud Platform
- Vercel
- Supabase
- Auth0
- WebAssembly

### AI & Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Prompt Engineering

### Programming Languages
- Python
- Go
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- C++
- Java
- Kotlin
- Bash

### Operating Systems
- Linux
- macOS
- Microsoft Windows

### Hardware & IoT
- ESP32 Microcontrollers
- LoRaWAN
- Meshtastic
- 3D Printing
- Home Automation

### Security
- Network Security
- Security Design (Secure by Design)

### Architecture & Engineering
- Software Architecture
- Sales Engineering
- Proof of Concept Design
- Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
- Operating Expense Modeling

### Professional Practice
- Business Relationship Management
- Thought Leadership
- Peer Mentorship
- Technical Writing
- Content Creation

### Personal Interests
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Smoking (BBQ/Cooking)
- Guitar
- Motorcycles
- Cinematography

## Verified Footprint

- **GitHub:** https://github.com/krisclarkdev
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopherclarkks
- **Keybase:** https://keybase.io/krisclarkdev
- **Reddit:** https://www.reddit.com/user/krisclarkdev
- **Hacker News:** https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=krisclarkdev
- **Qwoted:** https://app.qwoted.com/sources/kristopher-clark
- **PGP Public Key:** https://kristopherclark.com/pgp.txt

## Key Thinking & Writing

- [Moving Past the Chatbot: How I Built an AI Ghostwriter with Google Opal](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/moving-past-the-chatbot-how-i-built-an-ai-ghostwriter-with-google-opal)
- [The Architect's Digital Blueprint: Building a Cryptographic Identity for GEO](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/the-architect-s-digital-blueprint-building-a-cryptographic-identity-for-geo)
- [AI Can Build Your App in One Shot. Here's Why You Shouldn't Let It.](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/ai-can-build-your-app-in-one-shot-heres-why-you-shouldnt-let-it)
- [My Son's Secret Weapon: How I Built an AI Tutor for His Schoolwork No Code Required!](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/my-sons-secret-weapon-how-i-built-an-ai-tutor-for-his-schoolwork-no-code-required)
- [Your Next AI Assistant Might Live in Your Pocket: The Future of LLMs at the Edge](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/your-next-ai-assistant-might-live-in-your-pocket-the-future-of-llms-at-the-edge)
- [How To Build Smarter Factories With Edge Computing](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/how-to-build-smarter-factories-with-edge-computing)
- [GPT-5 vs Gemini vs Claude (2025 Review): Which AI Platform is Worth Your Money?](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/gpt-5-vs-gemini-vs-claude-2025-review-which-ai-platform-is-worth-your-money)
- [The Future of NPUs at the Edge](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/the-future-of-npus-at-the-edge)
- [How I Automated My Kids' Lunch Updates on Dakboard Using a Raspberry Pi](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/how-i-automated-my-kids-lunch-updates-on-dakboard-using-a-raspberry-pi)
- [How Edge Computing is Revolutionizing Smart Cities](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/how-edge-computing-is-revolutionizing-smart-cities)
- [I Built a Smart Calendar to Keep My Family Organized](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/i-built-a-smart-calendar-to-keep-my-family-organized)
- [Pushing Innovation with Less: The Power of Edge Devices](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/pushing-innovation-with-less-the-power-of-edge-devices)
- [Join Me at KubeCon 2024 – Let's Talk Edge and AI!](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/join-me-at-kubecon-2024-lets-talk-edge-and-ai)
- [cloud-init: An introduction](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/cloud-init-an-introduction)
- [How to Enter a Container in EVE-OS: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://kristopherclark.com/blog/how-to-enter-a-container-in-eve-os-a-step-by-step-guide)

## Speaking & Presentations

- [Understanding Containers at the Edge with ZEDEDA](https://kristopherclark.com/speaking/containers-at-the-edge)
- [Eclipse IoT in action - Marco Carrer & Kristopher Clark](https://kristopherclark.com/speaking/eclipse-iot-in-action)
- [Eclipse IoT Technologies in Action (EclipseCon 2014)](https://kristopherclark.com/speaking/eclipse-iot-eclipsecon-2014)
- [Hacking a Prius: Actuate BIRT IoT Demo at JavaOne 2014](https://kristopherclark.com/speaking/hacking-a-prius-javaone-2014)

## Open Source Projects

- **Projects Page:** https://kristopherclark.com/projects
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/krisclarkdev
- Public repositories actively built and maintained, spanning Rust, Python, TypeScript, and more.
- Starred repos from GitHub, updated live.

## Certifications & Licenses

- **Generative AI & AI Agent Organizational Strategy for Leaders** (Vanderbilt University) - Issued Jan 2026. Credential ID: JDPPEC4SQ7ZS
- **ZEDEDA Certified Professional - Edge Orchestration** (ZEDEDA)
- **ZEDEDA Certified Edge Computing Associate** (ZEDEDA)
- **Create Engaging Video with Google Vids** (Google Cloud) - Issued Jan 2026. Credential ID: 909RT3AL9WG3
- **Gemini in Google Drive** (Google Cloud) - Issued Jan 2026. Credential ID: 6661MGBAAJUL
- **Gemini in Google Meet** (Google Cloud) - Issued Jan 2026. Credential ID: ZYUHCSDXV7XG
- **Gemini in Google Sheets** (Google Cloud) - Issued Jan 2026. Credential ID: HG40TFORM2TL
- **Gemini in Google Docs** (Google Cloud) - Issued Jan 2026. Credential ID: 3UE6MBWAPV45
- **Gemini in Gmail** (Google Cloud) - Issued Jan 2026. Credential ID: WVG4W20WLS57
- **Gemini in Google Slides** (Google Cloud) - Issued Jan 2026. Credential ID: 8F4A0GUMX3MB
- **Introduction to Google Workspace with Gemini** (Google Cloud) - Issued Jan 2026. Credential ID: IX3P3NJG2ZGR

## Site Pages

- **Home:** https://kristopherclark.com
- **About:** https://kristopherclark.com/about
- **Blog:** https://kristopherclark.com/blog
- **Speaking:** https://kristopherclark.com/speaking
- **Certifications:** https://kristopherclark.com/certifications
- **Projects:** https://kristopherclark.com/projects
- **RSS Feed:** https://kristopherclark.com/feed.xml