Chris Thompson Email & Phone Number

Decatur, Il, Us

Azure Architect leading Enterprise AI Platform Enablement at Microsoft Financial Services, I lead the charge in transforming the financial industry through innovative AI solutions. With a focus on enabling enterprise-level AI platforms, I work closely with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives that enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new business opportunities. My role involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies to develop scalable AI solutions that meet the unique needs of financial institutions, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Passionate about driving digital transformation, I am committed to empowering organizations to harness the full potential of AI for sustainable growth and success.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

As a Database Architect, I manage and support an extensive environment comprising approximately 1,000 Microsoft SQL Servers and around 8,000 databases, collectively holding over 80 TB of storage. Beyond traditional DBA responsibilities, I offer technical leadership, customer service leadership, mentoring, and industry insights to the team. Additionally, I am actively involved in software and database development utilizing Windows PowerShell, C#, ASP.NET, and T-SQL.

Decatur, Illinois Area

As an Architect, I supported and managed the architecture for SAP, Data Platform, Web, Application Development (App Dev), and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) technologies on a global scale. My strategic role involved designing and implementing robust solutions that align with the company's objectives, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across all platforms. I drove innovation and efficiency, contributing to the company's overall success.

• Developed the next generation Radio-To-Telco interface system based on Windows NT, Microsoft Visual C++ and C• Gained valuable experience working with quality assurance, software configuration management, full lifecycle software development and structured processes.• Worked in a UNIX based environment (HP UX).• Wrote multi-threaded, real-time, embedded systems leveraging my knowledge of operating systems.• Wrote an SNMP MIB and a library to manage an embedded system.• Wrote Windows and UNIX domain sockets based applications to monitor the Motorola radio networks.• Experience with SEI CMM.

Mba, Finance And Financial Management Services

3.93 GPA

Bs, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honors Society, ACM MemberVP of local ACM Chapter, 1995 The National Dean's List.