RAY CHAMBERS
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Utilizes effective communication and decision-making skills to drive organizational success. Track record of fostering innovation and improving operational processes.
Results-driven executive professional with extensive experience in driving organizational success. Skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and fostering collaborative work environment. Known for reliability and adaptability in achieving business objectives and leading teams.
Knowledgeable Director with solid track record in executive leadership, steering companies toward growth and innovation. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiencies. Demonstrated excellence in team collaboration and strategic decision-making.
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration, driving organizational growth, and adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for strong decision-making abilities and unwavering focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SELF-EMPLOYED | President / CEO
Infinity Technology and Solutions | Financial & Operational Systems Consulting
Dacula, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Directed strategic initiatives to optimize financial and operational systems for diverse clients.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
- Implemented innovative solutions that streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to drive business growth and partnership opportunities.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and service offerings development.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Architect and implement secure, cloud-based platforms supporting financial operations, reporting, and analytics.
- Develop internal tooling and dashboards using Python, JavaScript, and React to monitor system health, transaction flows, and business KPIs.
DevOps / Platform Engineer
SILICON VALLEY BANK
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed deployment automation and monitoring for regulated financial workloads across AWS and Azure.
Principal Architect / Lead Engineer
FLEETCOR
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Designed and built cloud-scale platforms supporting global payment processing.
- Developed automation and analytics tooling in Python and Rust.
- Built React-based dashboards and CI/CD pipelines.
- Mentored senior engineers and partnered on architecture decisions.
VERIZON WIRELESS — Senior Systems Programmer
Verizon Wireless
Alpharetta, GA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Developed and optimized system applications to enhance performance and reliability.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement software solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Mentored junior programmers, facilitating knowledge transfer and skill development.
- Analyzed system requirements to design efficient programming solutions for complex issues.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scopes effectively.
- Implemented automation processes, reducing operational downtime and increasing productivity.
- Conducted rigorous testing and troubleshooting of applications to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Enhanced efficiency through the implementation of automated processes and tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions for business needs.
- Established monitoring protocols to detect potential issues proactively before they escalated into major incidents.
- Selected for elite security response teams.
- Built Python and JavaScript tools for operational and customer data analysis.
- Designed high-volume systems and analytics platforms.
Education
Master of Science - Business
Keller Graduate School of Management
Lisle01-2017
Skills
- Distributed Systems & High Availability
- Cloud-Native Architecture (AWS)
- CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code
- Platform Reliability & Observability
- Security-Focused Engineering
- Performance Optimization & Automation
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Crisis management
- Operations management
- Project management
- Business development
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Financial management
- Innovation and creativity
- Technology literacy
- Cost control
- Change management
- Brand management
- Business administration
- Profitability optimization
- Python, Rust, JavaScript (ES6), React, Bash, Perl, C
- AWS, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud, VMware, On-Prem Data Centers, Colocation
- CI/CD Pipelines, GitLab, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker, Automation Frameworks
- Splunk, Dynatrace, SolarWinds, AppDynamics, ExtraHop, ScienceLogic, Tetration
- ITSM / ERP / Governance: ServiceNow, ITIL, NIST, ERP Systems, Asset Management, SLA/SLO Management
- Security & Compliance: Incident Response, Security Monitoring, Threat Detection, UNIX Security Hardening
- Leadership & Strategy: Global Team Leadership, Architecture Governance, Budget Management ($20M), Vendor Management, Executive Communication
Accomplishments
- Built 1 million dollar business in 5 years starting with zero dollars.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Certification
- Certified Solaris
- CCNA
- Certified HPUX
Core Engineering Skills
- Distributed Systems & High Availability
- Cloud-Native Architecture (AWS)
- CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code
- Platform Reliability & Observability
- Security-Focused Engineering
- Performance Optimization & Automation
Technology Stack
Python (FastAPI, Flask), JavaScript, React, Rust, AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway, CloudWatch), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab, Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, ExtraHop
Engineering Experience
- FLEETCOR, Principal Architect / Lead Engineer, 01/01/15, 12/31/21, Designed and built cloud-scale platforms supporting global payment processing., Developed automation and analytics tooling in Python and Rust., Built React-based dashboards and CI/CD pipelines., Mentored senior engineers and partnered on architecture decisions.
- SILICON VALLEY BANK, DevOps / Platform Engineer, 01/01/21, 12/31/21, Developed deployment automation and monitoring for regulated financial workloads across AWS and Azure.
Technical Summary
Principal / Staff Engineer with 30+ years of experience building and operating high-availability, secure fintech systems. Deep hands-on expertise in Python, JavaScript, React, Rust, cloud platforms, and DevOps automation supporting regulated environments.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Italian
Limited Working
German
Elementary
Timeline
SELF-EMPLOYED | President / CEO
Infinity Technology and Solutions | Financial & Operational Systems Consulting
01.2022 - Current
DevOps / Platform Engineer
SILICON VALLEY BANK
01.2021 - 12.2021
Principal Architect / Lead Engineer
FLEETCOR
01.2015 - 01.2021
VERIZON WIRELESS — Senior Systems Programmer
Verizon Wireless
01.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Business
Keller Graduate School of Management