14/08/2026
I suppose I should try taking control of what is published on my behalf 🤦♀️
Kit Baroness | Executive Business Profile
COO | Fractional Executive | Technical Program Management | Cybersecurity | Data Architecture | Systems Engineering | Government & Defense | VC Readiness
Kit Baroness is COO and shareholder of ACMEWERX, a fractional executive consulting firm specializing in information technology. Her work spans technical program management, cybersecurity, data architecture, systems engineering, operational strategy, compliance, and emerging technology.
She leads technical programs, structures technology operations, develops secure systems and data architectures, coordinates cross-functional teams, and supports companies through technical, operational, and investment readiness.
Executive & Technical Leadership
Baroness provides fractional executive and technical program leadership across enterprise, government, defense, and emerging technology environments.
Her areas of work include:
* Technical program and product management
* Cybersecurity architecture and risk assessment
* Data architecture and systems engineering
* Government and defense systems
* Cloud and infrastructure architecture
* AI and compliance automation
* Blockchain and decentralized infrastructure
* CMMC, NIST, and ISO 27001 alignment
* Operational and product strategy
* Stakeholder and cross-functional management
Corporate Data Rooms & VC Readiness
Baroness develops and structures corporate data rooms for companies preparing for investment, fundraising, due diligence, and venture capital review.
Her work includes organizing corporate, operational, technical, compliance, financial-supporting, and product documentation for investor and stakeholder review.
She also identifies documentation, process, and operational gaps before due diligence, helping companies improve business readiness and prepare for funding opportunities.
Government, Defense & Military Experience
Baroness has contributed to cybersecurity, systems architecture, data architecture, infrastructure, and technical program initiatives involving DISA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Space Force.
She previously served in the U.S. Army as a 31F Network Systems Operator, working with network switching systems, secure communications infrastructure, system control centers, network connectivity, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
She also served as a 91W Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic), with experience in emergency medical care, triage, stabilization, patient care, and clinical operations.
Her military experience provided an early foundation in network operations, secure communications, healthcare systems, and operational environments.
Cybersecurity, Data & Systems
Baroness works across cybersecurity, data architecture, distributed systems, systems integration, interoperability, cloud architecture, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, infrastructure, virtualization, containerization, CI/CD, blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized applications, and programmable infrastructure.
Selected Partnerships, Affiliations & Project Work
Baroness’s professional portfolio includes partnerships, affiliations, consulting engagements, and collaborative project work involving:
KOVE | Bellwether Group | Bravura | Velar Codex | GINKGO-AI | CryptoVersus | DeGig | DegenVets | Voxel | MMOSH | Novem Digital | 8Orcas | Linux Foundation
Her work across these environments includes technical program management, cybersecurity, systems and data architecture, infrastructure, operational strategy, AI, decentralized technology, product development, stakeholder coordination, and business readiness.
Healthcare & Operations
Earlier professional experience includes healthcare operations with Wright & Filippis and work supporting Athletes with Disabilities of America.
Her healthcare experience, combined with her military and technical background, adds practical experience in environments where security, reliability, operations, and accountability are important.
Education
Baroness has pursued studies across technology, business, applied science, healthcare, and operations.
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Computer Information Systems
Michigan State University
Business Administration
The Illinois Institute of Art, Schaumburg
Applied Science Studies
Davenport University
Clinical Laboratory Science
Schoolcraft College
Culinary Arts
Professional Certificates
ACE Data Analytics Professional Certificate (v.3)
Coursera, 2026
ACE Business Intelligence Professional Certificate (v.2)
Coursera, 2026
ACE Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (v.2)
Coursera, 2026
ACE Stakeholder Management
Coursera, 2026
Her earlier technical training includes U.S. Army Network Systems Operator (31F) enterprise networking and systems operations training.
She has also completed professional development across the CompTIA, SANS/GIAC, and ISC2/CISSP certification ecosystems.
Core Areas
Fractional IT Executive Consulting | Technical Program Management | Cybersecurity | Data Architecture | Systems Engineering | Corporate Data Rooms | VC & Funding Readiness | Government & Defense Systems | Business Intelligence | AI | Cloud Infrastructure | Compliance | Decentralized Systems | Product Strategy | Stakeholder Management
