Chris Spindler

Chris Spindler has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Chris currently works at Kobalt.io as the SOC Manager, overseeing security operations for the company and managing over 30 clients. Before that, they were the Principal at Whiskeyjack Consulting, providing critical systems consulting services and offering advice on infrastructure and systems design.

Prior to that, Chris worked at Long View Systems as the Technical Services Manager for the Security Operations Centre. In this role, they managed a team of 15 security professionals and was responsible for detecting, analyzing, responding, and reporting on security incidents.

Chris also has experience working at Calgary Airport Authority as the IT Services Coordinator, where they managed and upgraded critical IT infrastructure assets and coordinated construction projects related to IT infrastructure.

Chris has held various other positions throughout their career, including Sales Engineer at CoolIT Systems Inc., Director of Maintenance Engineering and Senior Manager of Building Technical Services at Shaw Communications, System Administrator at Nexen Inc., Engagement Architect at Sun Microsystems, Unix Consultant at GE Capital IT Solutions, and Senior Systems Manager at MPR Teltech.

Overall, Chris Spindler brings extensive expertise in security operations, critical systems consulting, IT infrastructure management, and technical facility design to their current role as SOC Manager at Kobalt.io.

Chris Spindler obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hon.) in Geophysics from Western University, where they studied from 1983 to 1988. Chris then pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Physics at the University of Victoria from 1988 to 1991. Additionally, in March 2016, Chris obtained a certification from Transport Canada under the name "RAIC."