Chris C.

Arcwise provides fractional CTO services focused on modernizing technology environments and building practical, AI-driven systems for small and mid-sized businesses. The company helps organizations simplify complexity, reduce inefficiencies, and implement scalable solutions across infrastructure, integrations, and operational workflows.

• Designed and launched Tech Recon, an AI-assisted analysis solution that identifies redundant SaaS spend and cost optimization opportunities from financial data
• Built operational workflow systems integrating structured data, pricing logic, and automation pipelines (e.g., intake → processing → financial systems)
• Advised SMB leadership on technology strategy, vendor selection, and system architecture to reduce complexity and align with business goals
• Developed AI-assisted approaches to streamline manual processes, improve visibility, and accelerate implementation of practical solutions

Extreme Networks is a global provider of cloud-driven networking solutions, supporting enterprise infrastructure, connectivity, and network operations across distributed environments.

• Architected and operated a global network across 40+ sites, integrating on-prem infrastructure with AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Led major initiatives including firewall standardization (Palo Alto), Panorama migration, and zero trust / Prisma Access POCs
• Played a key role in multiple M&A integrations, onboarding acquired environments into a unified architecture
• Acted as a senior technical lead—mentoring engineers, driving standards, and improving operational visibility and workflows

Founded and operated a small technology consultancy supporting SMBs with on-demand IT and infrastructure needs. Worked directly with business owners to handle everything from network upgrades and office expansions to circuit provisioning, remote access, and troubleshooting across mixed environments. Known for quickly bringing structure to unclear situations and delivering practical, reliable solutions without overengineering.

• Acted as a go-to technical resource across multiple SMBs with diverse environments and needs
• Designed and implemented network, connectivity, and remote access solutions for growing teams
• Resolved complex, real-world issues under time pressure with minimal documentation or structure

Tekelec was a telecommunications infrastructure provider specializing in signaling, policy, and core network solutions for global service providers (later acquired by Oracle).

• Lead role on a network operations team delivering global infrastructure projects, focusing on architectural design, documentation, and implementation

Duke University Health System is a multi-state academic healthcare network supporting hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities with complex, high-availability IT infrastructure.

• Supported design, implementation, and operations of enterprise network infrastructure across hospitals and clinical environments
• Worked within high-availability, mission-critical systems where uptime, reliability, and security were essential

ResolveIT was an IT staffing and consulting firm providing contract-based technical resources to enterprise and telecom clients.

• External professional service engagement to support network infrastructure transformation projects at Tekelec, leading to a full-time role

Fidelity Investments is a global financial services firm supporting large-scale, security-sensitive infrastructure and client-facing systems.

• Managed extranet infrastructure supporting secure B2B and partner connectivity across a multinational environment
• Designed and maintained multi-vendor firewall architectures and role-based remote access solutions to enforce layered security controls

Verizon Business is a leading provider of advanced communications, information technology, and networking services.

• Supported secure gateway solutions enabling SOHO and branch connectivity into enterprise MPLS networks
• Worked with Cisco-based VPN technologies to deliver reliable, secure remote access for distributed customer environments

Savvier Technologies is an independent IT consultancy company specializing in IT augmentation.

Network Plus was an early internet service provider delivering business-class connectivity and hosting solutions to SMBs.

• Functioned as a full-stack technical resource in a startup ISP, spanning field operations, network engineering, and systems support
• Built and supported early internet infrastructure, including routing, connectivity, hosting, and server environments
• Developed broad, hands-on technical foundation across networking, systems, and customer-facing operations