Chris Pay
About Chris Pay
Chris Pay is a Senior Server Engineer at Epiq, where he has worked since 2015, managing over 30,000 servers globally. He holds a degree in Business and Information Technology from the University of Kent and has extensive experience in server management, network security, and data protection technologies.
Work at Epiq
Chris Pay has been serving as a Senior Server Engineer (Infrastructure) at Epiq since 2015. In this role, he manages and configures over 30,000 servers globally, demonstrating extensive experience in large-scale server management. His responsibilities include utilizing advanced tools such as Powershell for scripting and automation, as well as handling security-cleared tasks that require a high level of trust and reliability in sensitive environments. His work spans across London, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Education and Expertise
Chris Pay studied at the University of Kent from 2006 to 2010, where he earned a degree in Business and Information Technology. Prior to this, he attended The Howard School, achieving 4 A Levels with grades A-C in Business and IT from 1999 to 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in server management and infrastructure.
Background
Before joining Epiq, Chris Pay worked in various roles that contributed to his technical skills. He served as an Assistant Evening Tutor at the University of Kent for six months in 2007-2008. He then worked as an Infrastructure Technician at the University of Creative Arts from 2011 to 2015, where he was involved in troubleshooting and maintaining Siemens PBX/HiPath/OSO Server systems. Additionally, he held the position of Junior Project Manager at Kent Police from 2008 to 2009.
Technical Skills and Experience
Chris Pay possesses a wide range of technical skills, including experience with ESXi VMWare, vCenter, vSphere, and Windows Server 2008/2012. He is proficient in network security and remote access solutions, having worked with Cisco ASA and Cisco VPN. His expertise extends to backup solutions like Veeam Backup and Symantec Backup-Exec, as well as various storage solutions including NetApp Storage, Nimble Storage, and EMC Isilon. He also has a strong understanding of network and storage systems.