Chris French

 
Hi. My name is Chris and I use technology to help people.

I help artists showcase artwork to the world.
I help visionaries open their virtual storefronts 24/7.
I help the U.S. Department of Defense visualize data.
I help entrepreneurs interact with the worldwide marketplace.
I help bloggers get their message out.
I manage a portfolio of web properties.
I work nearly everyday to make the internet a little better.

IT Advisory

Small businesses and creative individuals who don't require a full-time IT executive still benefit greatly by having access to one and should choose a trusted advisor to assist you navigate the options and apply strategies and resources that impact your business.

Former IT Director, Analyst, and Consultant I serve as a tech partner to several companies and individuals.

I love working with passionate people and applying my knowledge to help take their vision to the next level. 

BI Consulting

I am an IBM Cognos certified Business Intelligence Report Designer and Metadata Modeler.  BI has enhanced my business experience which in turn enhanced my BI development.

My most recent project I served as the BI Architect for the EBI Program at the Dept. of Defense which included the Executive Reporting Dashboards that service the Comptroller's office.

Certified Security+ and have held NACL and SSBI required for clearance levels.

Available for select projects.

Web/Multimedia/Social

I have a passion for web development projects that excite me - a few ongoing personal projects plus several joint venture.

I develop from concept to completion with traffic and exposure a part of that formula.

I use Drupal CMS and code PHP/CSS/JQuery and utilize a spectrum of resources and partners for hosting, photography, graphic design, video and other multimedia.

Have also started mobile app development and currently testing several social marketing strategies.

 

Brief History
I have spent my career helping businesses properly utilize and scale technology investments.  Over the past 15 years I have consulted to companies large and small on business intelligence, systems analysis, and general IT infrastructure and utilization.  I have served as the IT Director for a manufacturing company and most recently was the business intelligence architect on a BI initiative within a large government agency.  I have also been developing web properties for most of those 15 years for both fun and profit.  I am well-versed across the technology and business spectrum.

What I do for every client is unique.
Every situation is different and we look at the factors and challenges of your business and deploy strategy accordingly.  I advise across the full-spectrum of technology and work hands-on in various focus areas as needed which include:

  • Identifying best-fit applications and infrastructure
  • Setting/measuring KPI, process reengineering
  • Business Intelligence reporting, multi-dimensional analysis, and executive dashboards
  • Website design and development
  • SEO, Social Marketing

I practice human-to-human business.  
The usage and application of technology is broad.  Your business and situation is unique.  Send a quick note and we'll chat to figure out if my skills are a fit for your project.