Chris Vega

IT Consultant | Senior Systems Analyst | Creative Technologist

👤 Professional Profile

Chris is an accomplished IT Consultant and multidisciplinary analyst with over fifteen years of success delivering systems analysis, operational risk mitigation, and technical consulting in high-stakes, compliance-driven environments. He has contributed across diverse industries—including telecommunications, aerospace, food supply chain, and financial services—building a track record of translating complex business needs into resilient, secure technology solutions.

In his current role, Chris spearheads technology risk remediation for a major financial institution, where he analyzes vendor due diligence for cybersecurity and operational resilience. He leads cross-functional initiatives with vendor management, business lines, and external partners to ensure compliance with enterprise standards, reduce risk, and strengthen business continuity.

Chris operates with the philosophy of a creative technologist, believing that the most resilient and innovative solutions emerge from the intersection of analytical precision and creative problem-solving. This dual-lens approach, sharpened by his experience in both corporate technology and performance arts, allows him to tackle complex challenges with a uniquely holistic and human-centric perspective. With strong skills in stakeholder engagement and technical documentation, Chris brings a calm, solutions-focused mindset to complex projects.


👨🏻‍🎓 Education & Certifications

Master of Business Administration, Information Technology Management @ Western Governors University (2024-2026)
Master of Science, Information Technology Management @ Western Governors University
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) @ Project Management Institute (PMI)
Linux+ @ CompTIA
MTA: Software Development Fundamentals (C#) @ Microsoft


👨🏻‍💻 Career & Skill Highlights

Technology Resilience & Risk Reduction
Leads technology due diligence and cyber risk remediation, aligning third-party vendors with enterprise business continuity and cybersecurity plans.

Creative & Analytical Problem-Solving Applies a creative technologist’s mindset to solve complex problems, bridging the gap between technical requirements and human-centered solutions.

Cross-Team Facilitation & Documentation
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, and technical documentation using Confluence, SharePoint, and ServiceNow.

Agile and Waterfall Project Delivery
Experienced delivering complex systems integration and feature rollouts in both Agile and traditional project environments using Jira and related tools.

Cloud and Systems Architecture
Consulted on AWS-based application architecture for large-scale supply chain platforms, aligning cloud solutions with evolving business requirements.

Legacy System Modernization
Led legacy system cloning and upgrades to enable day-one operations following corporate divestiture, ensuring continuity across business-critical systems.

NOC/SOC & Application Operations
Background includes 24/7 NOC/SOC operations, network monitoring, and Tier 2 technical support across enterprise platforms and ISP-level infrastructure.

Bilingual Technical Communication
Fluent in both English and Spanish, with over four years of experience providing dedicated bilingual technical support and stakeholder communication.