Chris
Norton Jr.

I build systems end-to-end - cloud infrastructure, firmware pipelines, DevSecOps toolchains, and the automation that holds all of it together. I specialize in the space where hardware meets software and where manual processes become pipelines.

My B.S. is in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. My foundation is hardware: signals, embedded systems, circuit-level thinking. While in school, I expanded upon my hardware engineering skills into software engineering, cloud and martech. That background is what makes my software work different: I understand what's actually running on the other end of the wire.

AWS CCP and CompTIA Security+. Currently studying for AWS Solutions Architect Associate, with Terraform Associate and CKA on the roadmap.

Yes. I take on select projects in DevOps infrastructure, embedded systems, marketing, and cloud architecture. The best way to start a conversation is through email or LinkedIn. Links at the bottom of the site.

Teams that build real things. I do my best work in environments where ownership is clear, quality is expected, and engineers are trusted to make decisions. I'm comfortable in small startups moving fast and in larger orgs with compliance requirements - the Security+ isn't just for show.

I'm currently based in Tampa,Florida and the greater Tampa Bay/South Florida area, in the United States. I work remotely with teams across the country and internationally. My timezone is Eastern Standard Time (EST).