Christopher Carstens
About Christopher Carstens
Christopher Carstens is a Senior End User Engineer with extensive experience in software repackaging and infrastructure support. He has worked at Synovus for 26 years and has a strong background in operating systems and scripting languages.
Work at Synovus
Christopher Carstens has been employed at Synovus as a Senior End User Engineer since 1998. In this role, he provides support for a large-scale infrastructure that includes over 6,000 networked workstations. His responsibilities encompass the implementation and support of industry-standard software on Citrix and VMware platforms. Additionally, he performs administrative duties related to Windows Active Directory and Group Policies, ensuring efficient management of user permissions and resources.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Carstens studied Design and Visual Communications at the Art Institute of Atlanta, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree from 1992 to 1994. He also attended Glendale Community College, focusing on Computer Science from 1990 to 1991. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in infrastructure design and architectural preparation, particularly with Microsoft, Linux, and Novell operating systems.
Background
Before joining Synovus, Christopher Carstens worked at Russell Athletic as a Micro Systems Analyst from 1995 to 1998. His experience in this role laid the foundation for his current position, where he has accumulated over 26 years of experience in end-user engineering and support. He has developed a strong skill set in repackaging commercial off-the-shelf software using tools such as AdminStudio and InstallShield.
Technical Skills
Christopher Carstens possesses extensive knowledge of scripting languages, including PowerShell, VBS, and PHP, which he utilizes for application deployment and support. His technical skills enable him to effectively manage and optimize software installations and configurations across various platforms. He specializes in the implementation of industry-standard software solutions, enhancing the operational efficiency of the infrastructure he supports.