Chris Colley's Linkedin Analytics

As an IT solutions lead, cloud evangelist, and consultant with over 20 years of experience, I have the skills and expertise to help businesses solve complex technical challenges. My experience in managing global teams and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet customer requirements has allowed me to build a reputation as a skilled problem-solver and an effective leader that always delivers. Here are my core areas of expertise: 🟢𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Passionate about developing and inspiring others to reach their potential; empowering teams to deliver the correct tech solution and architecture. 🟢𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: Approach challenges by capturing and analysing business needs; focus on understanding customer wants and ensuring a smooth implementation process without compromising quality. 🟢𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Innate talent for simplifying complex challenges to all levels by articulating problems and solutions; effectively onboard stakeholders and gain support for proposed plans. 🟢𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲: I adopt the full range of industry best practice methodologies such as ITIL in service management, TOGAF in Architecture, and PRINCE2 in Project Management. 🟢𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: I am a cloud evangelist and security specialist in Azure Cloud and the Microsoft stack, with complementary technologies such as DevOps, VMWare, Citrix. I possess a broad range of experience with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, including physical, cloud, and hybrid environments. With my unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and customer-centric approach, I have a track record of helping businesses achieve scalable growth with improved ROI and cost savings. When I am not at work I study ethical hacking and cyber security with an interest in penetration testing, regularly partaking in Capture the Flag competitions online. You could say I am IT obsessed! I am on the look out for my next challenge so let's connect and explore how I can help your business achieve its technical goals. Contact me on chrisdcolley@gmail.com or DM me on here.