ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Chris Sharp.

I grew up around computers in a time where the internet was just getting started and have been fortunate enough to grow as technology has become what it is today. I have always had an affinity to understand how the technology I use works even when it doesn't have to do with my job. It's certainly helped me with my career, but it also keeps me passionate about what I do. Everything you see below highlights the things I have done in my various roles over my almost two decades in IT and shows I have worked hard to get to where I am at today. What it doesn't show though is the person that is thirsty to continue to grow and understand, the person who takes great pleasure in teaching what he knows and wants to see his peers be his betters, and the person who genuinely cares about what they do because it represents a part of who they are.

I'm looking forward to meeting with you.

Certifications

  • CCNA Route/Switch, CCNA Wireless

  • Azure Fundamentals AZ900

  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL900

  • Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC900

  • Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI900

  • CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+

    • Work

    Afni

    Senior Manager of Infrastructure Technology • August 2023 - Present

    Solutions Architect • January 2020 - August 2023

    Senior Network Engineer • April 2019 - January 2020

    Network Engineer • October 2017 - April 2019

  • Assessing the existing infrastructure architecture and identifing new solutions or areas of improvement.
  • Resolving escalated technical problems as they arise. (Tier 4)
  • Providing supervision and guidance to Engineering teams through training and mentoring.
  • Assessing the business impact of IT changes and how they casade throughtout the organization.
  • Researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed.
  • Ensuring development of solutions by providing policies and procedures around new technologies as they are implemented.
  • Translating highly technical solutions to non-IT colleagues and partners so they can make informed business decisions.

    • DMi Technology Group

    LAN Engineer • December 2013 - October 2017

  • Plan, design, and build WAN, LAN, and WLAN networks.
  • Manage and restore client information from a variety of different backup software solutions.
  • Vetting software for clients’ needs.
  • Create and maintain Windows server application and components.
  • Configure, install, and support servers, switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, wireless access points, and other various IT equipment.
  • Troubleshoot client specific applications, such as Process Control, Medical, Accounting, and Registration applications.
  • Project Management.
  • Provide World Class Customer Support for all clients.

    • Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

    Senior Voice and Data Technician III • June 2006 - December 2013

  • Responsible for coordinating and installing core networking equipment which include managing resources and working with other teams
  • Perform wireless site surveys using Air Magnet software to design and install business wireless networks and point to point wireless networks
  • Troubleshooting advanced problems involving DHCP, DNS, print servers and layer 2 network devices
  • Install and manage various printing programs and systems (Mark Vision, Print Release, Proactive Consumable Management, Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program, Lexmark Fax Over IP)
  • Familiar with large scale enterprise networks and data centers
  • Install and troubleshoot analog, digital and VoIP telephony
  • Work as Project Manager on global printing initiative for a fortune 50 company
  • Publicly present and train users on printing programs and applications
  • Responsible for physical layer architecture for local and remote locations