Chief Innovation Officer

Trinity Technology Solutions LLC provided pay range This range is provided by Trinity Technology Solutions LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $275,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Trinity Technology Solutions LLC Industry: Biometric Security / Enterprise AI Employment Type: Full-Time Seniority Level: Executive Compensation: ~\$325K Position Overview The Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) will be the visionary force behind the company’s long-term innovation strategy. This is not a role for incremental thinkers—it is for a technologist who sets trends rather than follows them. The CINO will operate at the intersection of emerging technology, strategic foresight, and customer needs, guiding everything from frontier R&D to product commercialization. You will own the 3–10 year innovation roadmap and lead initiatives spanning biometric identity, secure hardware, edge AI, privacy-preserving technologies, and next-generation authentication systems. This executive function will ensure the company remains decades ahead in a market where trust, performance, and privacy are mission-critical. This is a rare opportunity to pioneer the next generation of privacy-first, hardware-integrated, AI-driven security systems for the world’s most sensitive environments. Key Responsibilities Strategic Innovation Leadership Own and lead the company’s long-term innovation strategy (3–10 years) across AI, edge computing, biometrics, and privacy technologies. Shape the future of secure identity and AI-driven access control systems. Anticipate and evaluate emerging industry, regulatory, and technology trends (GDPR, FedRamp, FedGov requirements, etc.). R&D and Technology Commercialization Drive advanced R&D initiatives across hardware and software platforms. Source, prototype, and test novel technologies (AI for security, privacy-preserving ML, multimodal authentication, decentralized identity, etc.). Translate early-stage concepts into commercially viable products. Cross-Functional Innovation Execution Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Sales to validate and operationalize new platforms and features. Incubate new product lines and identify expansion opportunities in government, fintech, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. External Innovation Ecosystem Build and manage innovation pipelines through industry events, thought leadership, academic collaborations, startup scouting, and joint ventures. Engage with standards bodies (ISO, NIST, FIDO), policy organizations, and research institutions. Foster a culture of bold, fast experimentation and high-fidelity iteration across teams. Lead cross-functional innovation programs, workshops, and prototype cycles. Qualifications Required 10+ years in product innovation, advanced R&D, or technology strategy within security, biometrics, or AI domains. Executive leadership experience in scaling tech companies (startup or growth-stage preferred). Deep understanding of hardware/software convergence, edge AI, secure embedded systems. Proven track record in commercializing innovative products or patents in security/biometrics. Strong cross-functional leadership across engineering, design, product, and go-to-market teams. Familiarity with privacy, encryption, authentication protocols, and regulatory trends. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (MS/PhD preferred). Bonus Skills Hands‑on experience with AI/ML model development for biometrics, facial recognition, or behavior analytics. Experience working with hyperscale data centers, federal agencies, or enterprise security customers. Exposure to standards bodies, security frameworks, and public policy. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trinity Technology Solutions LLC by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr