Christopher Archer
About Christopher Archer
Christopher Archer is a Senior Network Engineer, Security Engineer, and Infrastructure Architect with extensive experience in network reliability and infrastructure design. He has worked for various organizations, including Coalfire and Saint-Gobain, and has a background in the United States Navy.
Work at Coalfire
Christopher Archer has been employed at Coalfire since 2016, serving as a Senior Network Engineer, Security Engineer, and Infrastructure Architect. In this role, he has focused on enhancing the company's IT infrastructure and security protocols. Archer has re-engineered the IT backbone to incorporate vendor diversity and automatic fail-over, which has improved network reliability. His responsibilities also include designing comprehensive data center and office infrastructure, ensuring both logical and physical connectivity.
Previous Experience at Saint-Gobain
Archer worked at Saint-Gobain from 1997 to 2004, holding various positions including Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineer, and Network Manager. His tenure included a three-year period as a Network Engineer from 1997 to 2000, followed by another three years in senior roles from 2001 to 2004. During this time, he contributed to the development and management of the company's network infrastructure.
Military Background in the United States Navy
Before his career in network engineering, Christopher Archer served in the United States Navy from 1991 to 1995 as an Aviation Ordnance. His military experience provided him with foundational skills in technical operations and teamwork, which he later applied in his engineering roles.
Infrastructure Engineering Projects
Archer has led significant infrastructure projects throughout his career. He transitioned the company's phone system to a cloud-based Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) model, enhancing communication capabilities. Additionally, he engineered a corporate-wide Wi-Fi infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable wireless connectivity. His work also included consolidating and migrating the company's infrastructure to a centralized data center, improving operational efficiency.
Commitment to Open-Source Solutions
Christopher Archer actively incorporates open-source solutions into corporate infrastructure projects. This approach demonstrates his commitment to cost-effective and flexible technology solutions, allowing the company to adapt to changing needs while maintaining budgetary constraints.