Summary
Chris Thomas is an Associate Director of Administrative Systems with 15 years of hands-on experience designing and maintaining web and data systems for Loma Linda University. He combines deep expertise in PHP, SQL (MS SQL and MySQL), Linux, and web technologies with practical experience implementing responsive design, version control migrations, and integrations between PHP app servers and Oracle/Microsoft databases. Chris has built production workflow engines that processed hundreds of thousands of transactions and led adoption of modern practices like AJAX, Git, and standardized LDAP authentication across the organization. He coaches and documents best practices for developers, founded an internal “LLU Tech Talks” forum, and has repeatedly driven platform migrations and LAMP stack upgrades. Based in Loma Linda, California, he pairs technical execution with institutional knowledge that helps turn complex administrative requirements into reliable, auditable systems. Recent graduate-level study in IT management underscores his blend of technical depth and leadership in administrative IT.
15 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Information Technology Management, Master of Science - MS, Information Technology Management at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
BA, Economics, BA, Economics at California State University-San Bernardino