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Christopher Schott

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Cloud & Systems Engineer | 15+ yrs in Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI automation. Focused on secure, scalable solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me to innovate and grow, ideally in a collaborative environment focused on cloud solutions and AI technologies.

Chris Schott is a Senior Systems Engineer and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale Microsoft and cloud infrastructure. He specializes in Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI-powered automation—bridging traditional IT architecture with next-generation cloud and AI solutions.

Chris has led major modernization and migration initiatives, from large-scale Exchange and Teams deployments to Azure cloud integrations and Microsoft Copilot rollouts. His work blends technical precision with a focus on security, compliance, and end-user enablement.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Cloud Engineering at Western Governors University, Chris is expanding his expertise through Microsoft’s AI Engineering Program. He’s passionate about building secure, intelligent systems that empower organizations to work smarter, not harder.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Systems Engineer

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Georgia Institute of Technology

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Deployed Microsoft Copilot across departments, building custom AI agents to enhance workflows and productivity. Administered Microsoft 365 GCCH tenant compliant with FedRAMP High and CUI data protection standards.

Python AWS CoPilot Studio Copilot Microsoft Azure Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Teams ChatGpt Microsoft Purview Exchange Online SharePoint Online FedRAMP Automation

VP, Client Server Engineer IV

Truist Financial & BB&T

Jan 2010 - Jan 2024 (14 years)

Led Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint modernization from on-prem to M365 for 80,000+ users. Architected and deployed 3-site Active/Active DR environments for messaging and collaboration.

Exchange Teams SharePoint)Active Active DR Cloud Migration Skype For Business Microsoft Purview DocAve SharePoint

Senior Microsoft Engineer

MSI Systems Integrators

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)

Reduced server footprint by 75% using Microsoft Hyper-V, SCVMM, and Windows Server 2008. Designed HA Exchange 2007 environments with CCR/SCR and Exchange 2003 migration support.

Hyper V Windows Server OCS 2007 R2 Active Directory

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Governors University

Certificate, AI Skills Fundamentals

2025 - 2025

“Completed the AI Skills Fundamentals certificate acquired hands on skills in applying AI tools, crafting and refining prompts, solving real-world workflows, and understanding responsible AI usage to boost business productivity.”

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science, Cloud Engineering

2022 -

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cloud Engineering, with an expected completion in 2027. This program focuses on comprehensive cloud technologies and solutions.