Christopher Pipkin has over 25 years of experience in the information technology industry, evolving from hands-on technical roles to advanced systems engineering and DevOps. He began his career at a small consulting firm, mastering foundational networking with coaxial 10base-T and SCSI technologies. His early roles at dial-up ISPs focused on installation, configuration, and customer support, which built a strong technical foundation and a commitment to solving problems effectively.
Over the years, Christopher broadened his expertise through consulting roles, supporting industries ranging from law firms and property management to manufacturing. From coordinating field engineering projects or implementing IT systems directly, his range of experiences helped to ground his reputation for adaptability and technical precision.
Most recently, Christopher has excelled in two distinct areas: systems engineering and DevOps. As a Senior Systems Engineer, he maintained high-availability systems, optimized infrastructure performance, and ensured seamless operations for enterprise environments. In his DevOps roles, he specialized in automation, infrastructure-as-code, and streamlining workflows using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Azure DevOps. His work in these roles reflects a commitment to bridging traditional IT practices with modern automation and cloud technologies to deliver scalable, innovative solutions.
Beyond the technical details, Christopher thrives on solving complex challenges and driving meaningful change through technology. Whether collaborating with teams, automating processes, or designing resilient systems, he is dedicated to delivering results that align with business goals and foster long-term success.