Chris Gutierrez
About Chris Gutierrez
Chris Gutierrez serves as the Division Vice President of Global Technology at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has extensive experience in network technology and management, with a strong educational background in Information Technology and Business Administration.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Chris Gutierrez currently serves as the Division Vice President of Global Technology at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging cloud architecture to drive technological advancements and improve business strategies. His leadership in cross-functional team environments integrates diverse skill sets to achieve technology goals.
Previous Experience in Technology
Prior to his role at Spectrum Brands, Chris Gutierrez held various positions in the technology sector. He worked at OneNeck IT Solutions as Director of Integrated Technology Services from 2012 to 2021. He also served as a Network Architect at Wipro Limited from 2007 to 2012 and as a Senior Enterprise Network Analyst at Banner Health for one year in 2006-2007. His career began at Xerox as a Technology Specialist and included a role as an Enterprise Network Support Specialist at Dell.
Education and Expertise
Chris Gutierrez has a solid educational background in technology and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a focus on Networking and Telecommunications from the University of Phoenix from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Information Systems from the same university from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst from 2015 to 2017.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Chris Gutierrez possesses specialized knowledge in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). He has a strong background in implementing ITIL and ISO frameworks to enhance technology operations. His expertise extends to managing both capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operational expenditures (OPEX) within technology projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project management.
Career Timeline
Chris Gutierrez's career spans over two decades in the technology field. He began his professional journey at Xerox from 2000 to 2002, followed by a role at Dell until 2006. He then worked at Infocrossing for nearly a year before joining Banner Health. From 2007 to 2012, he was employed at Wipro Limited. Following that, he spent nine years at OneNeck IT Solutions before joining Spectrum Brands in 2021.