Chris Harris
About Chris Harris
Chris Harris is a Senior Systems Engineer at Kohl's, with extensive experience in cluster deployments and IT management across various companies.
Current Title and Role at Kohl's
Chris Harris currently holds the position of Senior Systems Engineer at Kohl's. He began this role in 2022 and is based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States. As a Senior Systems Engineer, he focuses on planning and executing cluster deployments, working closely with various vendors and team members. His expertise also includes managing Aria Operations for reporting, troubleshooting, and cluster sizing.
Previous Role at Healthfirst
Before joining Kohl's, Chris Harris worked at Healthfirst as a Senior Systems Engineer. From 2016 to 2022, he was based in Lake Mary, Florida, where he was responsible for system engineering tasks that likely included cluster management and deployment activities, given his extensive experience in these areas.
Experience at Honeywell
Chris Harris served as an IT Project Leader at Honeywell from 2015 to 2016. During his time in the Orlando, Florida Area, he led IT projects, coordinating various technological initiatives to meet organizational needs. His role involved overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Early Career and Education
Chris Harris began his career at RTI Computers as a Service Desk Manager from 2000 to 2001. He later moved on to Datamini Computers as a PC Tech in the Orlando area. His educational background includes studying Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Mid Florida Tech from 1997 to 1999 and Computer Science at Valencia Community College from 1996 to 1997.
Architectural Contributions
Throughout his career, Chris Harris has been involved in significant architectural and managerial roles. Notably, he has architected and managed the Nutanix cluster yearly refresh cycle. This essential function ensured successful deployments and VM migrations, contributing to the stability and efficiency of IT systems across the organizations he has worked for.