Chris Yankajtis

Chris Yankajtis has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Chris began their career as a Customer Support Analyst II at CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation in 2002, where they diagnosed and resolved a full range of IT issues. Chris then moved on to the Art Institute of California San Diego as a Jr. Systems Administrator, where they built and deployed classroom network images and managed student techs.

In 2005, Chris joined Kisco Senior Living as a Systems Administrator, where they directed the procurement, installation, and maintenance of information systems across multiple locations. Chris also ensured the security and backup of company data.

From 2006 to 2007, they worked as a LAN Administrator (Contractor) at Litho Flex, Inc.

Starting in 2008, Chris worked at Peregrine Semiconductor as a Systems Administrator, responsible for consolidating physical servers to virtual servers and implementing SharePoint Services. Chris then became the Director of Information Technology at Competitor Group in 2009, managing the entire technology department and focusing on system refinement and best practices.

In 2016, they joined Community Health Group as a Systems Manager/Systems Engineer, bringing their strong problem-solving skills to clarify ambiguity and resolve complex issues. Chris played key roles in strategic IT solutions, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance.

In 2021, Chris worked as a System Engineer at TriMark USA, where they implemented successful strategies and collaborated with department heads to achieve organizational goals. Chris then joined Quantum-Si in 2022 as a Systems Administrator.

Currently, Chris is an Azure Engineer at Genome Insight Inc. since 2023, utilizing their expertise in Azure systems. Overall, they have demonstrated a results-oriented, highly productive technical professional with a strong problem-solving ability and a focus on implementing strategic IT solutions.

Chris Yankajtis attended Palomar College from 2007 to 2009 and obtained an AA degree in Computer Network Administration with an emphasis in Cisco and Microsoft Management. In 1999 to 2000, they attended the United Education Institute in San Diego, where they studied Computer Networking with a focus on Network and System Administration/Administrator.

Additionally, Chris holds certifications in CompTIA Network+ from Cisco, which they obtained in April 2006, and a CompTIA IT Operations Specialist - CIOS Stackable Certification from CompTIA, which they obtained in March 2023.