Chris Bailey
About Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey serves as the IT Director at Wazoku, where he has worked since 2015, focusing on technology solutions and security implementation. He has a background in research and development, with previous roles at the University of Southampton and the University of Bristol.
Work at Wazoku
Chris Bailey has served as the IT Director at Wazoku since 2015. In this role, he identifies and recommends new technology solutions to enhance company operations. He is responsible for strategic capacity planning and risk analysis for the Idea Spotlight platform. His work includes leading security implementation, conducting audits, and providing training across the organization. He has also implemented Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines to streamline development processes, ensuring efficient project delivery.
Previous Experience
Before joining Wazoku, Chris Bailey worked at the University of Southampton as a Research Fellow from 2002 to 2006. He then transitioned to the University of Bristol, where he held the position of Senior Technical Researcher from 2006 to 2015. His experience includes setting up Kubernetes clusters for managing containerized applications and optimizing poorly performing code to enhance application efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Chris Bailey studied at the University of Southampton, where he earned both a BSc and a PhD in Computer Science from 1996 to 2003. His academic background supports his expertise in various IT domains, including Python, Open Source, Test Driven Development, and Application Security & Performance. He has authored academic papers and edited technical books related to IT and software development.
Technical Contributions
In his professional capacity, Chris Bailey has embedded DevOps best practices within teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency. He has conducted penetration testing on applications to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Additionally, he helps establish standards and procedures for development, configuration management, and deployments, contributing to improved operational practices within organizations.