Chris joined Twin State in January 2025. He attended Hawkeye Community College and graduated in 2021 with an associate's degree in network administration and engineering.
Before joining Twin State, he began his IT career at an MSP in Cedar Falls, IA, as an intern and after two months was hired on as a tier one support specialist. He then worked his way up to a tier two support specialist and field technician. In late March of 2024, he pursued a different opportunity with another MSP in Cedar Falls, IA, as a Systems Administrator.
At Twin State, he will be working as a Network Engineer, ensuring that our client's networks are in top shape, meeting industry standards and that their needs are met. He is dedicated to providing the best quality service possible.
In his free time, you are likely to find Chris on a disc golf course, both in the Quad Cities and elsewhere. He also enjoys fishing, spending time in nature, and playing video games at night to wind the day down.
Proficiencies
- Networking: Firewalls, Routers, and Switches
- Servers: Windows and Linux
- Hypervisors: VMWare ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Proxmox
- Office Applications: Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Onedrive
- Programming: Bash, PowerShell, and Python
Certifications
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
- Fortinet NSE3