Chris Archer
About Chris Archer
Chris Archer is an Information Technology Delivery Manager at TELUS in Vancouver, with extensive experience in IT and software development.
Company
Chris Archer is currently working at TELUS, a leading telecommunications company in Canada. Based in Vancouver, Archer plays a crucial role in the company's technological advancements and workforce management. TELUS provides a wide range of communication products and services, and Archer's efforts are key to maintaining and improving these services.
Title
Chris Archer holds the title of Information Technology Delivery Manager at TELUS. In this role, Archer is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of IT solutions that meet the company's needs. Having returned to this position in 2018, Archer brings extensive experience and expertise to the role.
Education and Expertise
Chris Archer holds a Master's degree in Engineering, Economics & Management from the University of Oxford. Archer completed this program from 1990 to 1994. This combination of engineering and economic principles has equipped Archer with a strong foundation for addressing complex technological challenges and managing enterprise-level projects effectively.
Background
Chris Archer has a diverse and extensive background in the IT industry. Archer began his career at J.P. Morgan, providing Development and Trading Floor IT Support from 1994 to 1996 in London. He then worked as a Web Developer at Greenwich Natwest from 1996 to 2000, followed by a position as Sr Developer at Cantor Index from 2000 to 2002. In 2003, Archer joined TELUS and has since held several roles, including Sr Java Developer, Sr Architect, Manager of Enterprise Architecture, and Information Technology Delivery Manager.
Achievements
During his tenure at TELUS, Chris Archer has been an early adopter of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), leading the development of the latest generation of Field Force tools using GCP technologies. Archer manages a team that provides 24x7 scheduling and dispatch capabilities for TELUS technicians across Canada and the United States. His team utilizes technologies such as GCP GKE, Firestore, Openshift, Node.js, ReactJS, and Click Software to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.