Chris Tirpak is a strategic technology executive with 17+ years of experience building large-scale cloud platforms, SRE practices, and high-performing global engineering organizations. Currently GM of Platforms and Developer Experience at Bendigo Bank, he focuses on removing developer friction through self-service toolchains that boost both velocity and job satisfaction. Previously he led 500+ developers as CTO of EchoStar (SlingTV) and established Telstra’s first SRE team while driving major cloud and digital transformations. A founder and fractional CTO with a track record of turning complex legacy programs into cloud-native products, he blends hands-on architecture with commercial deal-making and vendor strategy. Based in Melbourne, he’s also a father and avid mountain biker, skier, and scuba diver—an indication of a leader who values high performance both in teams and in life.
17 years of coding experience
31 years of employment as a software developer
BBA Information Technology, BBA Information Technology at Loyola University Maryland
Contributions:10 PRs, 14 pushes, 6 branches in 1 year 2 months
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Chris Tirpak - GM Of Platforms And Developer Experience