Chad Bean

Chad Bean is an experienced IT and DevOps professional with a robust background in systems administration, cloud and platform engineering, and lead generation services. Currently, Chad serves as DevOps Manager and Cloud & Platform Engineering Manager at Lakeshore Learning Materials, where responsibilities include overseeing IT operations and infrastructure. Prior experience includes a role as Sr Linux Administrator at Raytheon Technologies, focusing on Linux systems integration, Docker management, and CI/CD pipelines, among other technical skills. Chad also co-founded Precise Profile, providing lead generation services, and served as President/Company Owner at Affordable Homes, managing rental properties. Chad's career began with over 13 years at the United States Department of Defense, working in various IT roles with a specialization in storage and virtualization technologies.