Chris is a technology expert focused on the applications, networking, infrastructure, compliance and security for the CPA.com web properties, which include CPA.com, AICPAStore.com, RIVIO.com and the CPA.com email service. Chris joined CPA.com in 2001, and for the past six years has overseen the corporate IT, network operations, quality assurance, product support and release management teams. A veteran of the Air Force, he previously worked in the Internet Operations group at Pearson PLC, the educational software giant, guiding various projects to migrate traditional LAN-based educational software to the internet. Among other qualifications, Chris previously held the MCSE+i and CCNA certifications.