Chris Hanson
About Chris Hanson
Chris Hanson is a Senior Software Developer with over 20 years of experience at Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. He specializes in application integration and has a strong background in information security and various technology environments.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Chris Hanson has been employed at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2004, serving as a Senior Software Developer for 20 years. In addition to this role, he has also worked at Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. as an IT Design Lead since 2003, accumulating 21 years of experience in that position. His work focuses on application integration and enabling technologies, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Chris Hanson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management in Business Information Systems from George Fox University, which he attended from 1999 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boise State University between 1991 and 1993. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Information Assurance from Norwich University, studying from 2005 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in various technologies, including PEGA, DocuSign, and AWS.
Background
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Chris Hanson worked at Extended Systems as a Field Service Engineer from 1993 to 1996. He then transitioned to Micron Technology, where he served as a Software Engineer II from 1996 to 2004. He briefly worked at CRI Advantage as a Software Engineer II in 2004. His diverse work history has provided him with a solid foundation in software development and engineering.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Chris Hanson specializes in application integration and enabling technologies, demonstrating proficiency in PEGA, DocuSign, and AWS. He has extensive experience with messaging systems, particularly MQ and JMS, utilizing XML and JSON formats. His technical skills encompass Unix/Linux, Windows, IOS/OSX, .Net, and Java environments, alongside a strong background in information security and networking.
Professional Experience
With over 20 years of experience at Harley-Davidson and 21 years at Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Chris Hanson has developed a deep understanding of large, distributed, and highly available systems. His roles have involved significant contributions to IT design and software development, reflecting his comprehensive knowledge of application integration and enabling technologies.