Chris Clifford

Chris Clifford is an experienced Principal Security Architect at Columbus, where responsibilities include assisting customers in deploying and maintaining advanced cloud and hybrid security solutions. Previously, Chris served as the UK Infrastructure Team Lead, managing a team delivering services related to the AX platform, SQL Server, and Azure cloud infrastructure. As a Cloud Solution Architect, Chris emphasized the transition to cloud workloads, focusing on IaaS migration and Azure Active Directory deployment. Earlier roles included Infrastructure Solution Architect and Technical Consultant, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics and infrastructure services. Chris's career began at Maplin Electronics as a Technical Sales representative. Chris holds a BSc (Hons) in Computing (Networks and Communications) from Sheffield Hallam University and a University Certificate in Psychology from the University of Derby.