Finite State Appoints Chris Overton as EVP of Engineering to Accelerate AI-First Development and Regulatory Readiness

January 21, 2026 — Finite State is excited to welcome Chris Overton as Executive Vice President of Engineering, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it accelerates AI-driven innovation and helps customers meet increasingly stringent global cybersecurity regulations.

Chris brings more than 20 years of engineering leadership experience and joins Finite State at a critical stage of growth, as device manufacturers face increasing pressure to ship faster while meeting requirements such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act and other emerging security mandates.

Engineering leadership built for scale

Chris is a seasoned technology executive with a proven ability to scale high-performing engineering teams by removing friction and increasing execution consistency. Most recently, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Coin Metrics, where he led technology vision and execution, building robust, scalable software and infrastructure for institutional-grade crypto data intelligence.

Previously, Chris held senior engineering leadership roles as VP of Engineering at Elastic and Mattermost, supporting the growth of globally distributed teams and platforms trusted by enterprises worldwide. His earlier experience includes engineering leadership at AVG Technologies and multiple security-focused startups.

At Finite State, Chris will lead engineering execution and technical strategy, focusing on increasing development velocity, unlocking capacity across teams, and applying AI throughout the development lifecycle to deliver secure, scalable solutions for connected device manufacturers.

“Finite State is tackling some of the most complex and important challenges in connected device security,” said Chris Overton, EVP of Engineering at Finite State. “I’m excited to help the team move faster by simplifying systems, applying AI in practical ways, and building platforms that make secure, compliant development easier for our customers.”

Accelerating innovation in a regulated world

As cybersecurity regulations elevate software transparency and product security to board-level priorities, Finite State continues to invest in leadership that can scale both technology and execution.

“Chris has an exceptional track record of helping engineering teams ship faster without sacrificing quality or security,” said Matt Wyckhouse, CEO of Finite State. “His experience scaling complex platforms, combined with his AI-first mindset, makes him the right leader to help us meet growing regulatory demands while continuing to innovate for our customers. We’re thrilled to welcome Chris to the team.”

About Finite State

Finite State is a leader in software supply chain security for connected devices, combining AI-driven analysis with deep software visibility to help manufacturers identify risk, prioritize remediation, and build more secure products. The company helps customers achieve compliance with evolving global cybersecurity regulations, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act and other emerging mandates. Trusted by enterprises and government organizations, Finite State enables teams to ship secure, compliant products with confidence.