Chris Whisonant
About Chris Whisonant
Chris Whisonant is an Information Systems Engineering Project Manager at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in project management and team leadership.
Company
Chris Whisonant currently works at Sandia National Laboratories as an Information Systems Engineering Project Manager. He has been with the organization since 2017, working in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Title
Information Systems Engineering Project Manager
Professional Experience
Chris Whisonant has held multiple roles throughout his career. He worked as a Project Manager at McKean Defense Group from 2012 to 2017, and as a Deputy Program Manager at Caelum Research Corporation in 2011 for a brief 4-month stint. Earlier, he spent several years at Lockheed Martin, first as an IT Program Manager from 2003 to 2009, and then as a Program Management Manager from 2009 to 2011. His geographical work experience spans across the Washington D.C. Metro Area, Greenbelt, MD, and Albuquerque, NM.
Education and Expertise
Chris Whisonant holds a Master of Science in Information Systems/Management from the University of Phoenix, achieved in 1970. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, General from the University of New Mexico in 1970. His educational background supports his strong aptitude for building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
Skills and Competencies
With over 14 years of experience, Chris Whisonant has honed his skills in Service Desk, Managed IT Services, Customer Service, Program/Project Management, and Team Leadership. He is known for his ability to exceed customer expectations on various project management roles. His leadership style is characterized by his ability to build and develop strong teams.