Chris B.
About Chris B.
Chris B. is an API Team Leader at Asurion with extensive experience in solutions architecture and cloud infrastructure, primarily working remotely from Japan.
Current Role at Asurion
Chris B. is currently working at Asurion as the API Team Leader and Solutions Architecture Team member. Since 2020, he has been contributing remotely from Japan. In this role, Chris is responsible for leading a team focused on API development and solutions architecture, with a particular emphasis on integrating APIs with third-party systems.
Previous Experience at X-Team
Chris B. has a rich history working with X-Team in various roles, each bringing unique challenges and accomplishments. His roles included Solutions Architect / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Serverless API Team Leader, Full Stack Lead Developer - VFX, Full Stack Developer for internal projects, AWS Serverless Video API Team Leader, and AWS API Migration Team Leader. These roles, spanning from 2017 to 2021, allowed Chris to hone his skills in API development, cloud infrastructure, and full-stack development, all while working remotely from Japan.
Leadership at Technica Creative
From 2010 to 2017, Chris B. served as the CEO and Technical Director at Technica Creative in Japan. During his tenure, he was instrumental in steering the company's technical direction and overseeing various projects. This role utilized his expertise in management and technical development, paving the way for his subsequent positions in the industry.
Educational Background
Chris B. has a strong academic foundation in computer science and related fields. He studied Computer Science at the University of California, Los Angeles, from 2008 to 2010. He further enhanced his knowledge with a Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media Programming and Design from The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles, completed in 2008. Additionally, Chris pursued an advanced degree in Cloud Computing Management from The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science, achieving a Master of Engineering (MEng) in 1970.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Chris B. has contributed significantly to several technical projects. He led the implementation of automated Swagger documentation using OpenAPI 3.0 in the API codebase and developed a DynamoDB cross-account duplication system using Python. Furthermore, he has worked on performance tuning of AWS Lambdas, integrated APIs with third-party credit card payment systems like VeriTrans4g, coordinated API development for an encrypted shipping system interacting with APIs like Yamato, and utilized AWS Kinesis Video Streams for facial recognition analysis projects.