Christopher Payne

Christopher Payne is a highly skilled infrastructure professional with extensive experience in managing and optimizing IT operations across various organizations. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Infrastructure at UTIMCO since August 2020, Christopher leads the Infrastructure department, enhancing collaboration and incident resolution. Prior roles include Senior Infrastructure/Security Engineer at UTIMCO, where responsibilities involved Azure migration and enterprise security standardization, and Senior Infrastructure Administrator at HotSchedules, focused on security and scalability in hybrid environments. Christopher's earlier career includes significant roles at Planview, Inc., the US Navy, and Big Huge Games, demonstrating a consistent track record of delivering secure, resilient, and high-performing IT solutions. Educational background includes General Studies from Dulaney High School.