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Chris is a strategic problem solver who leads the development of technical solutions that push AT&T toward its sustainability goals. In his role at AT&T, he leverages his expertise in network infrastructure, climate science, and data science to integrate climate intelligence throughout the company. His efforts enable the business to make informed, data-driven decisions that consider climate risk. Chris works across various sustainability initiatives, finding new strategies and automation opportunities for AT&T to harness the power of data.

In addition to his impactful work at AT&T, Chris has made contributions to academia, with research papers on reactive flow and transport modeling, wave hydrodynamics, and applied deep learning. His passion for earth sciences and data science continually drives him to develop new technical solutions and forge partnerships that pave the way for a greener future.

Originally from Brenham, TX, Chris holds a BS in Computer Science from Baylor University and a MS in Data Science from Georgia Tech. He currently resides in Richardson, Texas, with his wife, and they are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child in November.