About Chris Seferlis
CHRIS SEFERLIS
Chris has had a diverse and accomplished career, with extensive experience in technology, education, and leadership roles. These experiences have helped in making him a well-rounded professional with a track record of success in various domains.
Always willing to help those around him, Chris is often mentoring colleagues, students, and military vets to help them achieve their own career goals. Below are some of the highlights of Chris’s career:
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Technology
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Professor &
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Years of Experience
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Technology Strategist
Professor & Speaker
Author
History
Microsoft (May 2019 – Present)
Director of Technology Strategy (Jan 2022 – Present)
- Acted as a strategic advisor to CxO and VP executives for manufacturing organizations providing council on the topics of Data, AI, and general transformation opportunities.
- Orchestrated sales and technical resources enabling successful customer initiative completion.
- Built strong customer relationships as a value driven client advocate, identified new opportunities, and drove innovation for enterprise customers.
Data and AI Specialist (Jan 2020 – Dec 2021)
- Specialized in Azure Data Platform and SQL Server products, consistently achieving sales quotas
- Lead digital transformation initiatives with customers to develop enterprise data strategy maximizing value and
Technology Solutions Professional (May 2019 – Jan 2020, 9 months)
- Collaborated with teams to deliver technical discussions, design sessions, and demonstrations to assist customers.
- Led and mentored team members, emphasizing a growth mindset and continuous learning.
Cloud Solution Architect (May 2019 – Jan 2020, 9 months)
- Acted as the initial point of contact for customer inquiries and technical assistance.
- Played a key role in team building and value chain development for the Azure Data Platform.
Author of “Practical Guide to Azure Cognitive Services,” focusing on leveraging Azure OpenAI for optimizing operations and delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.
Professor (Sep 2022 – Present)
Part-Time Professor of Data Mechanics at Boston University
- Teaching data topics in the School of Computing and Data Sciences at Boston University.
CBS Technology Group (May 2004 – Present)
Owner of CBS
- Running CBS Technology Group for nearly two decades, demonstrating entrepreneurial, technological and business acumen.
Pragmatic Works (Oct 2017 – May 2019)
- Served as Practice Manager, overseeing customer sales processes, engagement oversight, and project execution.
- Collaborated on lines of business, solution enhancements, and centers of excellence, leading to revenue growth.
East Coast Seafood (Dec 2013 – Oct 2017)
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Held the positions of Chief Information Officer and Director of Process Improvement.
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Led IT operations, security, applications, and systems across multiple locations, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability.
Orion Seafood Intl (Jan 2009 – May 2012)
As Chief Information Officer, managed information technology functions, optimized ERP systems, and implemented various technology solutions.
Wingspeed Corporation (Dec 2006 – Jan 2009)
Served as Business Technology Director, overseeing IT operations and ensuring compliance with FAA standards.
As Chief Technology Officer, implemented technology strategies and transformed the business model to an online model, improving revenue and reducing costs.
United States Army (Feb 2003 – May 2004)
(Camp Arifjan, Kuwait)
Managed network and systems operations for a battalion element, administering Windows platforms/environments.
Megahertz Computer, Bradford, MA (2001 – 2003)
Designed, implemented, and troubleshooted SMB networks in Windows Active Directory Environments, demonstrating strong technical skills.
Worked as a Customer Service Engineer, providing technical support.
Primetech Solutions, Amesbury, MA (1998 – 2000)
Gained experience as a Technical Support Engineer, delivering first-line telephone customer support and designing corporate websites.
ZBR Publications (1997 – 1998)
Started his career as an IT Intern.
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