Chris McCall
DevOps / Platform Engineer
Chris is a DevOps / Platform Engineer transitioning from Software development. Proficient in Web applications, iOS development, Android development, and user interfaces. CKA certified, with a growing focus on Kubernetes, observability, and infrastructure automation.
Proven track record of delivering reliable solutions on embedded systems and in the cloud, including leading the migration of a global-scale software platform to Microsoft Azure.
Core Skills
Kubernetes (CKA), Azure, Azure Blob Storage, Azure VMs, Azure App Service, Linux, Docker, CI/CD, Git, React, Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, .NET/.NET Core, REST APIs, SQL, Angular, Python, Jenkins, HTML/CSS
Certifications
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) | The Linux Foundation 06/2026
Work Experience
Career Education
03/2026 - 07/2026- Dedicated time to personal skill development focusing on DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Kubernetes, culminating in CKA certification
- Configured multiple Kubernetes clusters including migrating a self-hosted Home Assistant deployment to a self-managed 3-node e-waste cluster
- Set up monitoring and observability with Prometheus and node exporter, built a custom Grafana dashboard to visualize CPU and disk usage across the cluster
Software Engineer
Epilog Laser
04/2021 - 02/2026- Architected and built a full-stack quality assurance system (Node, Bash, Azure, Blob Storage, MySQL) that ran pre-shipment tests on all laser machines and recorded final quality verification before production release
- Developed a remote diagnostics platform, including an Azure logging endpoint and centralized web application, enabling laser machines to send diagnostic logs and store them in Azure Blob Storage for customer service and vendor support teams to review
- Developed a standalone embedded web application using React and Node.js allowing customers to process artwork on a commercial laser printer without software installation or Internet access
- Designed and built a core software feature for embedded Linux platforms, including a vision tiling system tool and laser image burning tool to support precision industrial laser operations
- Implemented automated machine registration and configuration backup during manufacturing
- Collaborated with firmware, manufacturing, QA, and support teams to deliver production software
Full Stack Developer
Smaller Mountain, LLC
04/2020 - 04/2021- Provided support and programming to various e-commerce platforms
- Managed Azure cloud and shared Linux instances, providing technical support for both
- Fixed unsupported PHP and JavaScript codebases in WordPress installations
Application Systems Developer
Pentair
10/2019 - 03/2020- Developed and maintained backend APIs in .Net and .Net Core
- Managed and performed SQL migrations
- Implemented design and UI requirements using Angular/Bootstrap/Kendo UI
- Developed custom JavaScript libraries for Angular development
- Developed Node utilities to assist in team development
Head of Software Development
CPaT Global
11/2016 - 10/2019- Managed the development, deployment, and migration of a global-scale software platform to Microsoft Azure cloud services
- Led the design and product development of all legacy and new software
- Led migration of a legacy platform to Azure cloud services
- Created CPaT’s Approach LMS platform using Angular and .Net Core
- Designed and implemented cloud architecture using multiple Azure technologies such as Web Apps, Functions, Azure SQL, Application Gateway, and Blob Storage
- Designed and managed platform UX/UI and design system
- Created production UI assets and prototypes using Sketch and Origami
- Leveraged Phonegap/Ionic to develop CPaT Mobile
- Developed Jenkins Docker images to create an in-house CI pipeline
- Coordinated infrastructure migrations and upgrades
Mobile/Front-end Developer
World GPS Solutions
10/2012 - 11/2016- Developed and managed the deployment of 8+ mobile applications to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
- Developed custom communication between applications and custom BLE hardware
- Designed and developed .net APIs
- Designed wireframes and interfaces for mobile, desktop, and web applications
- Coordinated with desktop, web, mobile and hardware teams to ensure project goals are achieved
UX Designer/Front-end Developer
eProcessing Network
07/2011 - 10/2012- Built wireframes and prototypes for UI/UX
- Designed production-ready screens and all UI elements
- Developed PERL modules and JavaScript to extend functionality of site based on wireframes
- Collaborated with customer service to design UX improvements
- Wrote extensions for eCommerce plugins to support the eProcessing payment gateway
Senior Web Designer
Royall & Company
07/2007 - 02/2011- Provided UI/UX design, usability analysis, and screen design
- Set up A/B tests for improved marketing
- Designed and tested HTML emails and cross-platform browser solutions
- Developed prototype web products and interactions