Chris C.

Chris C. has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Chris started their career as a Network Engineer at Ram Quest Software in 1999. Chris then moved on to work as an Information Systems Manager at Allegiance Title from 2000 to 2004, where they managed IS operations and led a team across multiple locations. After that, they worked as a Sr. Network Engineer at Aztec Systems for a brief period in 2004. Chris then joined Premier Nationwide Lending as an Information Systems Manager, overseeing IT operations and network infrastructure. In 2006, Chris became the Information Technology Director at Realty Mortgage Company, where they developed and implemented technology strategies to support business objectives. In 2012, they joined Cardinal Health as a Network Architect/Information Systems Manager, responsible for IT operations and network infrastructure redesign. From 2013 to 2016, Chris worked as a Senior Advisor at Dell, focusing on global storage and data protection. Chris then joined NTT DATA Services in 2016, where they initially served as a Senior Advisor and later as a Consultant and Program Manager for hyper-converged technologies and storage. Currently, Chris is the Managing Partner at Oak Cliff Bee Company, a position they have held since 2023. Before that, in 2004, they founded DataEcon, a company specializing in strategic IT consulting, where they serve as the CTIO and Founder.

Chris C. obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Stephen F. Austin State University, where they studied from 1995 to 1998. In addition to their formal education, Chris also obtained several certifications including the Dell Gold Award from Dell in April 2015, the ITIL® Intermediate Examination in Service Operation from ITIL in May 2014, the ITIL® Intermediate Examination in Service Design from ITIL in January 2014, and the ITIL FOUNDATION certification from ITIL in October 2013. It is unknown when or where they obtained their Citrix Certified Administrator certification.