Christopher Colter
About Christopher Colter
Christopher Colter is a Facilities Technician I at CoreSite with extensive experience in security and facilities management.
Company
Christopher Colter is currently employed at CoreSite as a Facilities Technician I. CoreSite is a leading provider of data center solutions that offers colocation and interconnection services to a wide array of businesses.
Title
Christopher Colter holds the position of Facilities Technician I, demonstrating his expertise in the management and maintenance of data center facilities.
Previous Positions
Before his current role, Christopher Colter served as a Lead Security Officer at CoreSite from 2013 to 2017. Prior to this, he worked as a Security Officer at Whelan Security in Secaucus, New Jersey from 2013 to 2014, and as a Shift Supervisor at Allied Barton Security in Jersey City, New Jersey from 2009 to 2010. He also worked as a Transportation Security Officer at the TSA from 2008 to 2009 and as a Loss Prevention Manager at Kmart Corporation from 2002 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Colter studied Computer Science at Hampton University from 1998 to 2000. His education and career have furnished him with extensive experience in developing and implementing security procedures, policies, and standards, as well as high-level knowledge of CCTV, Video Management, Lenel ACS, and internal and external audit compliance with PCI, SOC 1, 2, and HIPAA.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Christopher Colter demonstrates technical proficiency in electrical and mechanical support systems, including power distribution systems, emergency power, HVAC, heat rejection systems, and fire alarm and suppression systems. He also acts as the technical point of contact for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of infrastructure systems at CoreSite.
Project and Program Management
Christopher Colter has a robust background in program and project management, applying proven project management methodologies. He has managed security integrator vendors, trained security staff, and overseen the installation and implementation of data center security systems.
Maintenance and Operations
In his role, Christopher has developed and implemented new maintenance standards and worked to improve existing ones. He has supervised subcontractors to ensure adherence to standards and schedules, assisted the Facilities Manager with database management of maintenance discrepancies, and collaborated with Operations management to resolve site issues.