Chris is a Senior Customer Engineer on the Fast Track for Azure team at Microsoft, where he showcases his profound expertise in DevOps and cloud technologies. As a key organizer for DevOpsDays Tampa Bay and Tampa Bay DevOps, he plays a significant role in shaping the tech community in Tampa Bay. Furthermore, Chris's involvement with Tampa.Devs emphasizes his unwavering commitment to the local developer ecosystem. Specializing in modern applications built with DevOps principles and Azure cloud services, his knowledge also encompasses DevOps culture, CI/CD processes, infrastructure as code, cloud-native solutions, and DevSecOps. This ensures a comprehensive approach to development, security, and operations. Beyond his professional endeavors, Chris is a sought-after international speaker at various meetups/conferences, an avid reader, and an enthusiastic gamer.