Chris Burkard
About Chris Burkard
Chris Burkard serves as the Engineering Lead for Site Reliability Engineering at Benefitfocus, where he has worked since 2013. With a background in systems administration and network management, he possesses expertise in EMC PowerMax storage systems and VMware ESXi.
Work at Benefitfocus
Chris Burkard has been serving as the Engineering Lead in Site Reliability Engineering at Benefitfocus since 2013. In this role, he leads a team that implements and operates Cisco UCS blades and network hardware. His responsibilities include managing system architecture and focusing on cost modeling to optimize operations. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at Benefitfocus from 2010 to 2013, contributing to the company's infrastructure and reliability initiatives.
Previous Experience in IT
Before joining Benefitfocus, Chris Burkard worked at ScanSource as a Senior Systems Administrator from 2002 to 2010. His role involved overseeing various systems and ensuring their reliability. He also held a position as a Network Administrator at Synnex for eight months in 2000. This diverse experience in system administration and network management has equipped him with a strong foundation in IT operations.
Education and Expertise
Chris Burkard studied at Clemson University, where he earned a degree in Computer Engineering from 1995 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in managing and optimizing EMC PowerMax storage systems and extensive experience with VMware ESXi versions 5.x to 7.x. He also specializes in Fibrechannel Switch Administration, working with both Cisco and Brocade hardware.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Chris Burkard focuses on several technical areas, including the management of Cisco UCS blades and network hardware. He is skilled in cost modeling as part of his system architecture responsibilities. His expertise extends to the administration of EMC PowerMax storage systems and VMware ESXi, ensuring efficient and reliable IT operations.