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- The basics
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
- Skill level:
- The basics
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
About Me
I have an intense passion for Cloud Architecture,Engineering, and Integration. Over a varied and unique career, I have led numerous winning teams, planned and executed multi-national projects, and developed many sought after talents.
I take a customer focused approach to my work, holding myself and those I work with to the highest standards. I believe that my bias for action, tempered by attention to detail, allows me to work well both independently and as part of the team.
I specialize in AWS and VMware, but am also adept at both Microsoft Azure and Gooogle Cloud Platform. I am a Certified AWS Solutions Architect Associate, VMWare Certified Technical Associate for Data Center Virtualization, Security+ Certified, and a Certified Scrum Master.
ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI CLEARANCE.
I am currently seeking new opportunities and am open to relocating anywhere in the US. Let's set up a call to chat about your organization's needs and how I may be able to help!
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Myers-Briggs
ENTJ-A "THE COMMANDER"
ENTJs are strategic leaders, motivated to organize change.
They are quick to see inefficiency and conceptualize new solutions, and enjoy developing long-range plans to accomplish their vision.
They excel at logical reasoning and are usually articulate and quick-witted.
ENTJs are analytical and objective, and like bringing order to the world around them.
When there are flaws in a system, the ENTJ sees them, and enjoys the process of discovering and implementing a better way.
Experience
Student - Applied Information Technology
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University WorldWideAug 2022 – Dec 2022
- Participated in simulated production environments to achieve mastery the Linux command line, SQL database query language, bash and python scripting to build solutions for customer challenges.
- Developed proficiency in distributed Version control system for software development, leading multiple teams through project planning, development, testing, and proiduction.
- Certified as AWS Solutions Architect Associate after mastery of AWS services (including but not limited to - EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Auto Scaling and ELB, AWS Pipelines, Cloud Formation, Lambda, Elastic Beanstock, Route53, & more).
Senior Operations Manager
Headquarters and Service Company, 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, / US Marine CorpsJan 2022 – Present
- Utilized cross-platform planning tools to develop solutions and recommendations to meet customer objectives on multiple multi-nation projects resulting in numerous team and individual awards.
- Updated, analyzed, and tracked proprietary data systems to synchronize efforts, develop planning syndicates, conduct aquisitions, and contract logistics resulting in a fully qualified company that exceeded training and deployment goals.
- Conducted joint and inter-agency planning for project based operational and training events.
- Supervised a 16 person training cadre to coordinate, track, train, and evaluate hundreds of personnel on multiple projects.
- Analyzed all objectives to ensure synchronization and integration to meet company objectives.
Senior Advisor
Force Company, 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion / US Marine CorpsSep 2020 – Jan 2022
- Led an experimental department from initial concept planning through mission analysis, formation, evaluation, and accomplishment of organizational goals through proof of concept deployment resulting in corporate organizational adoption.
- Served as Senior Advisor to the Director of experimentation for all matters relating to personell structure, team building, training, discipline, and professional development of 130 personnel.
- Conducted detailed analysis to identify goals, solution paths, and implemented plans of actions and milestones to meet organizational goals.
Operations Manager
Company C, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion / US Marine CorpsMay 2017 – Sep 2020
- Developed and submitted multifaceted reports utilizing the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network and the Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System to senior executives and multi-national partners
- Translated executive level strategies to daily tasks, updated Standard Operating Procedures, and ensured compliance at all levels.
- Conducted organizational planning, and coordinated and executed embarkation and debarkation, logistics, training, discipline, and evaluation of 120 personnel and associated equipment totaling more than $60M.
- Developed and submitted multifaceted reports utilizing the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network and the Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System to senior executives and multi-national partners
Skills
Clifton Strengths - High 5
Believer
Coach
Time Keeper
Commander
Deliverer
Recommendations
Jay Chambers
VP of Engineering & Cloud Architecture | CommScope"Chris has an inate ability to master a subject more quickly than anyone I know. He has an intense drive and desire to perform. Though his primary job in the Marine Corps was not in information technology, he already has a better understanding than most of the guys who have been around for years. He is an absolute sponge, soaking up knowledge daily. He has a proven track record of success and although we learn through failure, I can't recall ever seeing him fail at anything: He simply refuses to."
LtCol. Scott Cuomo
Senior Advisor | Office of the Secretary of Defense"An outstanding leader! Posseses a demonstrated willingness to serve in any capacity is asked of him without complaint, no matter the personal cost. As the battalion was distributed as far west as San Clemente Island, CA to as far east as Romania, with multiple company and platoon sized units operating in between, Chris played a critical role enabling all of the units successes. He maintains my highest recommendation."
Elliot Robinson
Instructor, College of Business; Director, Center of Analytics & Aviation Risk Managment"Chris is a competent and dedicated technologist. His ability to immerse himself in a topic and achieve mastery is second to none. He is a strong leader and a better follower. Chris will be an asset to any team."
Maj Myron Thomas
Executive Officer Naval ROTC Unit Atlanta Consortium"Chris has continuously shown that he is exceptionally proficient operating largely independent of higher headquarter resource capabilities while executing requirements that logistically centric and training intensive. His advice is sought often by officers because it exhibits a high technical aptitude and is always grounded in fundamental techniques, policies, and procedures. His work ethic is top notch and he always accomplishes the mission even as he shoulders the majority of the burden. He exibits passion and a determined resolve to see his teams trained to an adept capability. This was exhibited in his detailed proposal which allows Marines more training opportunities to hone their skills, while saving the Marine Corps millions of dollars in transportation fees. He has my highest recommendation for any position."
"A good leader can walk away knowing that the job will get accomplished.
Your team is what truly makes you successful."
Chris Chambers
My Leadership Philosophy
Ductus
Exemplo
Lead by Example - USMC Officer Candidate School Motto
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Leaders
eat
last
Place the needs of others before your own
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Lead up,
down, and
horizontally
Build trust and relationships at all levels. We are all aligned in our desire for misison success. Even through competing intersests, we must sometimes mentor and advise in both directions. Do so with empathy, tact, and wisdom.
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