Christopher Young
About Christopher Young
Christopher Young is a Cloud Operations Deployment/Release Manager with extensive experience in project management and release coordination. He has held various roles in companies such as Discover Technology and Raytheon Systems Company, and he holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and two Master's degrees in Management Information Systems.
Current Role at FINEOS
Christopher Young serves as the Cloud Operations Deployment/Release Manager at FINEOS, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he coordinates and schedules key changes to production activities, ensuring that releases are managed effectively, often outside of regular business hours. He attends change management events, such as Change Management Boards and deployment planning meetings, to gather essential data and information related to releases. His responsibilities include defining and documenting release recommendations, which encompass release scope, schedule, deliverables, and rollback plans.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining FINEOS, Christopher Young accumulated extensive experience in project management across various organizations. He worked at Discover Technology as a Release Project Manager from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he held the position of Sr Project Manager/Test Manager at NextGen Information Services from 2014 to 2015. His earlier roles include serving as Project Manager/Sr Release Manager at Newbrook Solutions, Inc. from 2010 to 2014 and as Project Lead/Sr. Systems Engineer at Raytheon Systems Company from 1999 to 2010.
Educational Background
Christopher Young earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where he studied from 1982 to 1987. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland Global Campus, obtaining a Master's degree in Management Information Systems and Services from 1997 to 1999. He also achieved a Master's of Science Degree in Management Information Systems during the same period, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Christopher Young is responsible for managing the cost of third-party items, including AWS, New Relic, and JBOSS. He facilitates emergency releases, overseeing the process from incident identification to closure. His experience includes defining and documenting release recommendations and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. His ability to accommodate flexible schedules for releases demonstrates his commitment to effective project management.