Christopher Powell is a seasoned IT professional with several years of experience designing and securing large-scale cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. With a strong foundation in DevOps, platform automation, and cybersecurity, he has led transformational technology projects that improve the security, scalability, and performance of complex enterprise systems. In addition to his technical work, Christopher is passionate about inspiring the next generation of tech talent. As co-owner of The Coder School in Spring, Texas, he empowers youth through hands-on coding education and mentorship. The school has become a local hub where young learners explore software development, problem-solving, and creative thinking in a supportive, engaging environment. Chris holds multiple industry certifications, including CompTIA Security+, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, and AWS Cloud Practitioner. He is committed to using technology not just to innovate—but to educate and uplift others.