Chris Seferlis holding his book

More about Chris

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:

 History

  • Author of "Practical Guide to Azure Cognitive Services," focusing on leveraging Azure OpenAI for optimizing operations and delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.

  • Teaching data topics in the School of Computing and Data Sciences at Boston University.

  • Account Technology Strategist (Jan 2022 - Present)

    ○ Specialized in Azure Data Platform and SQL Server products, consistently achieving sales quotas.

    ○ Built strong customer relationships, identified new opportunities, and drove innovation for enterprise customers.

    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.

  • Running CBS Technology Group for nearly two decades, demonstrating entrepreneurial, technological and business acumen.

  • • 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.

  • • Held the positions of Chief Information Officer and Director of Process Improvement.

    • Led IT operations, security, applications, and systems across multiple locations, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability.

  • As Chief Information Officer, managed information technology functions, optimized ERP systems, and implemented various technology solutions.

  • 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.

  • Managed network and systems operations for a battalion element, administering Windows platforms/environments.

  • Designed, implemented, and troubleshooted SMB networks in Windows Active Directory Environments, demonstrating strong technical skills.

  • Worked as a Customer Service Engineer, providing technical support.

  • Gained experience as a Technical Support Engineer, delivering first-line telephone customer support and designing corporate websites.

  • Started his career as an IT Intern.