Chris Donnelly
About Chris Donnelly
Chris Donnelly is the Director of Engineering at Zenput, where he has worked since 2020. He has held various engineering and operations roles at companies like MailChimp, CodeMettle, and Big Nerd Ranch, contributing to infrastructure management and system optimization.
Current Role at Zenput
Chris Donnelly serves as the Director of Engineering at Zenput, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has focused on developing monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify potential bottlenecks. He has also initiated cross-team stand-ups to improve planning processes and reduce rework. Additionally, he implemented modern configuration and systems management tools to ensure the infrastructure can effectively support user growth. His responsibilities include managing the filtering, augmentation, and storage of terabytes of structured logs on a daily basis.
Previous Experience at MailChimp
Before joining Zenput, Chris Donnelly worked at MailChimp as the Infrastructure Operations Manager from 2016 to 2018. During his two years in this role, he was based in Atlanta, Georgia. His work involved overseeing infrastructure operations, contributing to the company's growth and efficiency in managing its systems.
Experience at CodeMettle, LLC
Chris held the position of Director of Software Operations at CodeMettle, LLC from 2019 to 2020. His tenure lasted one year in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing software operations, ensuring that the company's software solutions met operational standards and client needs.
Background at Big Nerd Ranch
From 2013 to 2016, Chris Donnelly was the Director of Internal Systems at Big Nerd Ranch in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the course of three years, he managed internal systems, contributing to the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
Early Career at Habitat for Humanity International
Chris began his career at Habitat for Humanity International, where he worked as an Application Support Analyst II from 2009 to 2013. His role lasted four years in Americus, Georgia. Prior to that, he served as Webmaster and Systems Administrator at The Fuller Center for Housing for one year in 2008 to 2009, also in Americus, Georgia.