Chris Kane
About Chris Kane
Chris Kane serves as the Technical Operations Director at Homecare Homebase, where he has worked since 2008, focusing on operational practices and Agile transformation. He previously held positions at Kindred Healthcare and KiZAN Technologies, and he holds a BS in Computer Science from Bellarmine University.
Work at Homecare Homebase
Chris Kane has served as the Technical Operations Director at Homecare Homebase since 2008, contributing to the organization for 16 years in the Louisville, Kentucky area. In this role, he has introduced standardized operational practices based on the ITIL framework and played a key role in supporting various regulatory audit frameworks, including SSAE16 and SOX. Kane has focused on building two new teams, Production Support and an Agile team, to promote a DevOps mindset within the company. He has also been instrumental in the organization's Agile transformation and has increased the use of cloud-based services such as AWS and Azure to enhance agility and reduce costs through integration and automation.
Previous Experience at Kindred Healthcare
Before joining Homecare Homebase, Chris Kane worked as a Consultant Systems Engineer at Kindred Healthcare from 2000 to 2003 for three years in the Louisville, Kentucky area. In this position, he contributed to various technical projects and initiatives that supported the organization's operational goals. His experience at Kindred Healthcare provided him with a solid foundation in systems engineering and operational practices.
Background in Engineering
Chris Kane began his career as an Engineer at KiZAN Technologies, where he worked from 1997 to 2000 for three years in the Louisville, Kentucky area. This early experience in engineering helped shape his technical skills and understanding of operational processes, which he later applied in his roles at Kindred Healthcare and Homecare Homebase.
Education and Expertise
Chris Kane earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Bellarmine University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background in computer science has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in operations and systems engineering. Additionally, he attended St. Xavier High School from 1990 to 1992, laying the groundwork for his future academic and professional pursuits.