Chris Knutson is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering, systems engineering, and DevOps. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Improving since December 2021, Chris previously held roles such as Senior Software Engineer at Vertex Software and Senior Computer Systems Engineer at Bunchball, where Chris focused on automation, security, and monitoring. Professional expertise includes systems maintenance, CI tools development, and enterprise monitoring, honed through positions at Dwolla, ScienceLogic, and Network Solutions. Chris began a freelance web development career in 2000, specializing in LAMP environments, and also co-founded YourPlates.com. Academic credentials include a Computer Science degree from Kaplan University and studies in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.