CHRISTOPHER VERDIN

AI Solutions Architect | Automation Consultant | Technology Leader

Palmetto, GA 30268 · (404) 990-2882 · contact@christopherverdin.com · ChristopherVerdin.com

Professional Profile

Technology leader and AI solutions consultant with 20+ years of infrastructure and managed-services experience, combined with hands-on work designing AI-enabled business workflows, automation systems, web applications, and operational platforms. Skilled at translating business problems into practical solutions using OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, cloud platforms, APIs, scripting, OCR, and modern web technologies.

Core Expertise

OpenAI GPT
Microsoft Copilot
Azure OpenAI
Prompt Engineering
AI Workflow Design
PowerShell
Python
OCR Workflows
API Integrations
Next.js
React
React Native
Expo
TypeScript
JavaScript
Node.js
Docker
GitHub
Playwright
Puppeteer
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft 365
Solution Design

Selected AI & Technology Projects

AI-Enabled MSP Workflow Automation

Designed workflows using OpenAI GPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Azure OpenAI to support ticket classification, documentation, reporting, client communication, and resource planning.

Website Accessibility Assessment Platform

Designed a platform using Playwright, axe-core, Lighthouse, screenshots, and automated reporting around WCAG findings, evidence tracking, and remediation priorities.

Credit Report Analysis & Evidence System

Designed a multi-phase platform for bureau comparison, change chronology, evidence management, compliance checklists, OCR-assisted intake, and prioritized dispute analysis.

Mobile AI Application Development

Developed a React Native/Expo application concept using OCR to extract text from screenshots and generate context-aware AI responses.

Professional Experience

Fractional Chief Information Officer (CIO) | Cloud & AI Strategy

Encompass MSP · Newnan, GA

Feb 2023–Present

Advise clients on cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, AI adoption, and workflow automation.

Architect Microsoft Azure and hybrid-cloud solutions that improve scalability, performance, resilience, and cost control.

Integrate AI platforms into operational workflows and design automation approaches for documentation, service delivery, reporting, and business processes.

Develop technology roadmaps and implementation plans for small and midsize organizations.

Network Director

Granade Technology Solutions · Opelika, AL

Oct 2022–Feb 2023

Led network operations and infrastructure strategy while aligning technical capabilities with company-growth objectives.

Director of Network Services

Decision Digital · Atlanta, GA

Dec 2019–Sep 2022

Led seven technical staff and improved team efficiency by 35% through process and service-delivery optimization.

Migrated enterprise workloads to Microsoft Azure, standardized the MSP technology stack, and implemented ConnectWise workflows.

Managed Microsoft tenant consolidations, IIS/SQL cloud migrations, security implementations, and merger-related technology integration.

IT Director

Piedmont Cancer Institute · Atlanta, GA

Jun 2016–May 2019

Directed multi-site healthcare IT operations, delivered $800,000 in infrastructure projects, and modernized systems through VMware, EMR, and VOIP initiatives.

Senior Technician

NTI Networks · Roswell, GA

Apr 2002–Jun 2016

Delivered infrastructure, networking, healthcare IT, and EMR implementation services for multiple client environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Black Hawk Technical College · Moline, Illinois · 1999–2003