Summary
Chris Mckeever is a Senior Staff Production Engineer with 15+ years of cross-sector experience delivering cloud-native, secure, and efficient systems that drive product and organizational outcomes. He has led engineering teams in both federal tech innovation (US Digital Service, Defense Digital Service) and high-growth defense and nonprofit sectors, translating mission-critical requirements into award-winning production platforms. Known as a pragmatic problem solver with relentless customer focus, he combines deep operational expertise with leadership that improves speed, reliability, and security. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, Chris blends hands-on engineering with strategic program delivery at Rebellion Defense and prior executive technology roles dating back to the early 2000s. His background in mechanical and fire protection engineering gives him a systems-oriented approach to complex infrastructure and safety-conscious design. Colleagues credit him for turning ambiguous challenges into auditable, measurable improvements across product, engineering, and leadership.
10 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Masters of Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Masters of Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering at WPI