Chris Bryant
About Chris Bryant
Chris Bryant is a Senior Application Developer specializing in ESB/ETL at Signet, with over eight years of experience in application development and integration technologies. He has previously worked at Zale and Boeing, and holds degrees in Mathematics and Theology.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Chris Bryant has been employed at Signet Jewelers as a Senior Application Developer - ESB/ETL since 2015. In this role, he focuses on application development and integration technologies. His tenure at Signet spans over nine years, during which he has contributed to various projects related to enterprise service bus (ESB) and extract, transform, load (ETL) processes. His experience in this position underscores his commitment to advancing integration solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience at Zale
Prior to his current role, Chris Bryant worked at Zale for a total of seven years in various capacities. He served as an Application Developer in Business Intelligence from 2011 to 2014, and as a COE Store Support Analyst from 2007 to 2011. He also held the position of Senior Application Developer in Business Intelligence for ten months in 2014 to 2015. His experience at Zale provided him with a strong foundation in application development and support.
Education and Expertise
Chris Bryant holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, which he completed from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Religion from Westminster Theological Seminary between 2006 and 2011. Additionally, he studied Java Programming at the University of California, San Diego, where he completed a program in 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in application development and integration technologies.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Chris Bryant possesses specialized skills in various integration technologies. He has extensive experience with Informatica MFT 10.2, Mulesoft ESB, Informatica Powercenter 10.1, Cleo VLTrader, and Fiorano ESB. His proficiency in these tools enables him to develop and implement effective integration processes, particularly in managed file transfer solutions. His technical expertise is a key asset in his role as a Senior Application Developer.
Career Background
Chris Bryant's career spans over two decades, beginning as a Computer Support Analyst at Boeing from 1998 to 1999. He then transitioned to a Senior Systems Administrator role at Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group from 2000 to 2006. His diverse experience across various organizations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of application development and systems administration, contributing to his current success in the field.