Chris Means
About Chris Means
Chris Means is a Senior Software Engineer (II) specializing in Data Engineering at Enova International, with extensive experience in server-side development and GIS applications. He has a background in network administration and has worked with various programming languages and database systems throughout his career.
Current Role at Enova International
Chris Means serves as a Senior Software Engineer (II) in Data Engineering at Enova International, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he focuses on developing and managing data applications. His current responsibilities include leveraging AWS/S3 as a data lake and utilizing Kafka for data streaming. He also works with various SQL servers and data warehousing solutions, particularly Snowflake, to enhance data management and analysis.
Previous Experience at Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Before joining Enova International, Chris Means worked at Baxter Healthcare Corp. as a Network Administrator from 1986 to 1993. During his seven-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in network management and server-side development, which laid the foundation for his future roles in software engineering and data management.
Independent Consulting Experience
In 1993, Chris Means worked as an Independent Consultant for a period of seven months in the Greater Chicago Area. This role allowed him to apply his technical skills in a freelance capacity, further enhancing his expertise in software development and data engineering.
Education and Expertise in Computer Science
Chris Means earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from Lake Forest College, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in programming and software development, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Chris Means possesses extensive technical skills in server-side development, particularly in middle-tier and back-end systems. He is proficient in programming languages and frameworks such as C#/ASP.NET, JavaScript/AJAX, HTML/CSS, and PowerShell. Additionally, he has experience with SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, and remote/cloud Network Administration. His expertise also includes developing applications for Spatial (GIS) applications and utilizing data management tools for replication, verification, and analysis using Python and Go.