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Christopher Blunt

@christopherblunt

Technical Director at A9X Cyber Security, architecting offline-resilient maritime security software and fleet platforms.

Thailand

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At Grapevine Co., Ltd. & Tardisoft Systems, I provide 24/7 remote IT support for commercial tanker fleets and architect NetCMDR, a maritime operations platform built for unreliable satellite links. I also developed ALITA’s operational intelligence and RAG systems, including offline-capable vessel knowledge tools.

I founded A9X Cyber Security and solely architected, developed, and maintained its software suite for maritime endpoint security and compliance. Earlier, I engineered maritime email and file replication systems at GTMaritime and led software development at Inmarsat.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

General Manager, Lead Developer & Technical Support

Current

Grapevine Co., Ltd. & Tardisoft Systems

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Manage the family technology company and its maritime solutions arm, providing 24/7 operational IT support for commercial tanker fleets while architecting and developing custom remote operations, communications, and AI platforms.

Current

Technical Director & Founder

Current

A9X Cyber Security

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 10 months)

Founded and lead a specialized cybersecurity software company delivering human-centric, offline-resilient endpoint security and compliance solutions for maritime fleets and bandwidth-constrained environments.

Cybersecurity IMO MSC FAL.1 Circ.3 IACS UR E26 E27 TMSA NIS 2 BIMCO IAPH Endpoint Security Windows Microsoft Defender Patch Management USB Control Vulnerability Assessment

Senior Developer

GTMaritime

Jan 2008 - Dec 2019 (11 years 11 months)

Engineered core components of the GTMailPlus maritime email platform and developed the GTMailPlus Dashboard, architected an advanced file replication system, and designed a commercial billing platform for vessel email and satellite airtime.

Maritime Email Replication Satellite Communications Billing Systems Technical Sales Pre Sales

Development Manager

Inmarsat

Jan 2002 - Dec 2008 (6 years 11 months)

Led software development and engineering initiatives at the global leader in maritime mobile satellite communications, managing architecture, development, and operational reliability of maritime messaging and data transfer software.

Software Development Maritime Messaging data transfers Vehicle Connectivity Satellite Communications Team Leadership

Developer

Rydex Co. Ltd.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 (1 year 11 months)

Developed and maintained specialized maritime email, automated data transfer, and satellite communications software for commercial shipping fleets prior to and during its integration with Inmarsat.

Maritime Email data transfers Satellite Communications Software Development

Systems Ops Manager, Technical Sales Manager & Support Manager

Horizon Mobile Communications

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001 (1 year 11 months)

Directed systems operations, pre-sales technical consulting, and customer support across Thailand and Singapore for regional maritime and mobile satellite communications infrastructure.

Systems Operations Technical Sales Customer Support Satellite Communications Troubleshooting

Support Manager

Marinet Systems/Globe Wireless

Jan 1995 - Dec 2000 (5 years 11 months)

Managed technical support operations and pre-Internet maritime mail hub infrastructure at the pioneering maritime satellite email and data compression provider.

Technical Support Maritime Email Satellite Communications Troubleshooting Modem Messaging

Independent Software Developer, Technical Researcher & Consultant

Independent

Architect and build bespoke operational software and AI/automation workflows for small and medium businesses outside core maritime responsibilities, focusing on reliability and practical problem-solving.

Ruby Python PowerShell C#Nim AI Automation Software Development