Summary
Chris Trahey is a seasoned infrastructure and platform leader with 12 years of experience building web and native applications, cloud-native systems, and data-driven services from Bend, Oregon. Currently Field CTO at Unstructured, he blends hands-on architecture and Kubernetes expertise with customer-facing strategic skills developed as a Sr. Technical Account Manager at AWS and as a founder and engineering manager. He holds certifications in Kubernetes, cloud architecture, and project management, and pairs Python-for-ML and database design knowledge with pragmatic Scrum leadership to deliver resilient systems. Beyond coding and architecture, Chris has a proven track record of building programs and teams—launching a Technical Architect program at Gigster and founding The Mavens Foundry—and early in his career automated operations to save hundreds of technician hours. Curious and collaborative, he mentors, consults, and generates business while advocating for cloud-native best practices and excellent developer experience.
12 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer