Christopher Williams
About Christopher Williams
Christopher Williams is a Senior Systems Engineer and DevOps Evangelist at Tideworks Technology, with over 20 years of experience in managing server infrastructures and enterprise-level applications. He previously worked at the State University of New York at Buffalo and Buffalo Seminary, and he specializes in automation solutions using Ansible and Python.
Work at Tideworks Technology
Christopher Williams has been employed at Tideworks Technology since 2015, serving as a Senior Systems Engineer and DevOps Evangelist. In this role, he focuses on developing automation solutions using Ansible to manage over 300 hosts distributed across various continents. His responsibilities include integrating infrastructure tools into internal modules, utilizing Python and application APIs. Williams has contributed significantly to the company's operational efficiency and cloud infrastructure strategies.
Previous Experience at State University of New York at Buffalo
Prior to his current position, Christopher Williams worked at the State University of New York at Buffalo as a Senior Programmer Analyst from 2003 to 2015. During his 12 years in this role, he was involved in various projects that enhanced the university's technology infrastructure. His experience at the university provided him with a solid foundation in managing server infrastructures and enterprise-level applications.
Background in Technology and Programming
Christopher Williams began his professional career as a C developer, focusing on in-house machine vision applications. He also held the position of Director of Technology at Buffalo Seminary for one year, from 2002 to 2003. His diverse background in technology and programming has equipped him with over 20 years of experience in managing server infrastructures and enterprise-level applications across multiple platforms.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Williams studied Computer Science at the University at Buffalo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 1991 to 1997. His educational background laid the groundwork for his expertise in systems engineering and DevOps practices. Williams has developed a strong proficiency in automation and cloud technologies, particularly through his informal title of Automation Evangelist, which he earned by leading his department's transition to AWS.