Chris T. Fries

Director of Technology | Director of Engineering | Automation Evangelist

Welcome to my personal space on the web! I'm Chris, currently leading technology and engineering teams at a rapidly growing non-profit organization. With a passion for innovative tech solutions and effective IT operations, I enjoy bridging the gap between technology and its practical application.

Professional Journey

• Director of Technology (2023 - Present)
  Overseeing Technology Operations and Engineering teams. Focused on aligning tech strategies with organizational goals.
• Director of Engineering (2022 - 2023)
  Lead Terraform & AWS Engineer. Spearheaded cloud infrastructure enhancements and vendor management.
• Previous Roles
  Tech Lead, Software Engineer/DevOps, Web Developer. Drove major cloud migrations and software development projects.

Technical Skills

• Certifications: AWS Certified, Terraform Associate, Scrum Master, ITIL Foundation
• Languages: JavaScript, SQL, ColdFusion, NodeJS, Bash
• Frameworks & Technologies: NextJS, PostgreSQL, ITIL, Docker, Kubernetes, Git,

Current Interests

• Academic Pursuits: Continuously exploring the latest in cloud technologies and IT operations.
• Home Automation Projects: Leveraging IoT to create smarter living spaces.
• Personal Growth: Balancing professional development with being a dedicated family man and sports enthusiast.