Chris Walk

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About Chris Walk

I am a highly accomplished Cloud Architect and Senior Systems Engineer with over 12 years of experience in network design, security, I.T. management, and cloud technologies. I specialize in building and securing multi-million dollar networks and cloud-based technical solutions for government organizations and commercial businesses. My expertise in both on-premises and cloud environments has consistently driven operational efficiency and security improvements.Some examples include:• Led a multi-million dollar on-premises Government cloud upgrade consisting of 12 regional management and database servers and over a hundred server appliances utilized by 161 military organizations at 92 military bases.• Architected the migration and modernization of 132 servers to Microsoft Azure for one of Kansas's largest privately owned financial institutions, resulting in an annual cloud cost savings of $391.2K.• Assisted the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) in securing their fleet of cruise ships by architecting a Host Identity Protocol (HIP) solution into their network infrastructure to encrypt and cloak on-ship operational technology (O.T.) devices. • Developed a base-wide technical solution and network device upgrade project assisting with airline manufacturing and maintenance for Georgia's most significant industrial complex, supporting 79 F-15 aircraft valued at over $2.2 Billion. I am excited about increasing my cloud and I.T. security expertise on diverse networks to ensure that organizations and their users have the most reliable, efficient, and secure experience.I love connecting with recruiters, businesses, and other I.T. professionals. You can reach me at christopher.walk77@gmail.com.