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Chris Tsirlis

Vice President of Business Development & Product Innovation at Airbus DS Government Solutions, Inc.
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Seasoned IT professional with expertise in satellite communication, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
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Chris Tsirlis is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in satellite communication, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. He has worked with top organizations, including Microsoft, Airbus DS Government Solutions, and the United States Marine Corps. Chris holds multiple certifications, including Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, SAFe 5 Practitioner, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He is currently based in Monument, Colorado, and has a Master of Science in Systems Technology from the Naval Postgraduate School.

Credentials

  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
    Microsoft
    Nov, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Cert Prep: 3 Understanding Microsoft Security Solutions
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • SAFe 5 Practitioner
    Scaled Agile, Inc.
    Sep, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
    Microsoft
    Feb, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • AZ900 Azure Cloud Fundamentals Training Certification
    Udemy
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Training Program
    Simplilearn
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Exam Prep: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Cloud Security Considerations for Government and the Military
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Scrum: The Basics
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Agile Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Become a Certified Information Security Manager
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISM Cert Prep: 1 Information Security Governance
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISM Cert Prep: 2 Information Risk Management
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISM Cert Prep: 3 Information Security Program Development and Management
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISM Cert Prep: 4 Information Security Incident Management
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISM Cert Prep: The Basics
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • ITILv4 Foundation Level
    AXELOS Global Best Practice
    Jan, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate
    Syracuse University
    Nov, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Security +
    CompTIA
    Jan, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    Project Management Institute
    Dec, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    (ISC)²
    Jan, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    (ISC)²
    Jan, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified SAFe® 6 Practitioner
    Scaled Agile, Inc.
    Apr, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI – SSBI May 2019
    United States Department of Defense
    May, 2019
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Airbus DS Government Solutions, Inc.
    • Plano, Texas, United States
    • Vice President of Business Development & Product Innovation
      • Nov 2023 - Present
      • Plano, Texas, United States

      I have the privilege of being immersed in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment. Working with a global leader in aerospace and telecommunications, I drive the boundaries of satellite communication technology for our customers by optimizing satellite systems to ensuring seamless connectivity for critical missions. Collaborating with a team of highly skilled professionals, I have gained valuable insights into the intricacies of satellite communication, contributing to the development of robust and reliable solutions for our customers. The fast-paced nature of the industry has honed my problem-solving skills and enhanced my ability to adapt to evolving technologies and instrumental in shaping my expertise and passion for advancing the frontiers of communication technology for mission critical workloads.

  • Microsoft
    • Technical Product Manager
      • Dec 2022 - Nov 2023

      Supported product vision, strategy, and roadmap development for an advanced 3D geospatial core simulation platform for US Gov't and Commercial market entities. Develop, gather and manage the technical priorities to meet evolving market/customer requirements. Champion for the customer and advocate articulating the user’s and/or buyer’s needs and work with software developers (Agile/Scrum methodologies) to engineer capability solutions that are dynamic and adaptable. I work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success support teams to ensure business cases and customer satisfaction goals are met. I drive changes that can help develop and grow a company’s customer base, as well as keep the company competitive within its industry. Additionally, I seek to implement the latest technology in the creation of products to optimize product creation. Drive experimentation with new ideas and seek to drive solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

    • Solutions Architect
      • Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

      Serving as a solutions architect with an emphasis on edge solutions for Space/5G and Hybrid Cloud networks for both the Federal (unclass and classified) and Commercial space. Also, helping customers envision and design solutions that allow them to leverage growing metaverse enabling technologies to include immersive 3D Geospatial platforms, physics-based gaming engines, and VR/AR and MR tools.

  • United States Marine Corps
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Information Technology Officer
      • Jun 1990 - Jan 2022

      Transitioning Marine Corps Officer

    • Director of Information Technology - Commanding Officer, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28
      • Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

      Directing full-spectrum information technology support and combat readiness for Marine Aircraft Control Group 28 supporting 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (over 13,000 personnel) in Cherry Point, NC. Responsibilities include leading training activities of almost 600 Marines and sailors as well as short-term and long-term strategic and operational planning and communication requirements both domestically and internationally.Supervise the maintenance of $84.6 million of government information technology and transportation equipment that was employed both domestically and internationally. Achieved a 97% material and personnel readiness rate which was in the top 5% of all Marine Corps information technology squadrons/battalions. The result was dramatic increases in organizational effectiveness, strategic milestone achievement, and strategic reach of information resources worldwide.Instituted talent management programs that enable employees to accelerate to positions of greater responsibility. Regularly mentor 100s of employees and peers to maximize their potential. Led organizational diversity inclusion programs. The results were personal and professional growth, job satisfaction, and increased organizational effectiveness

    • IT OPERATIONS OFFICER, III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT G-6
      • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

      Directed multinational and joint information technology operations for diverse organization of 30,000 employees for the short-term accomplishment and the long-term planning of all activities and operational goals.

    • IT OPERATIONS OFFICER, 3D MARINE DIVISION G-6
      • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

      Managed and directed 30 personnel directly supporting over 250 operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Led, synchronized and coordinated complex information technology solutions for 5 to 5,000 person large scale military operations for continuous combat operations. Enabled on-site recovery missions, and humanitarian support and enterprise IT infrastructure expansion with various stakeholders in United States, Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Hawaii, and Australia. Developed new operating concepts for enterprise network support, led experimentation of sophisticated satellite and IT networking technologies across four different countries. Led Marine Corps Subject Matter Expert exchanges with the South Korean/Japanese counterparts and developed comprehensive joint partner cooperative business agreements with U.S. partner nations.

    • GRADUATE STUDENT - Marine Corps University - Military Studies
      • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

      Graduate Student - Masters of Military Studies

    • REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR, MARINE CORPS RECRUITING, COMMANDING OFFICER
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

      Responsible for the successful recruitment and enlistment of over 2,500 enlisted Marines and officers. Led, evaluated, and mentored profession sales force of over 110 recruiters in 34 sales offices spread out over five Midwest states and over 250K sq. miles of territory.

    • IT OPERATIONS OFFICER, JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND J6
      • Sep 2012 - May 2013

      Served as the chief information officer for a deployed task-force in support of global operations for special operations units.

    • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS OFFICER (BATTALION S-3)
      • Aug 2011 - Sep 2012

      Director of IT operations for over 1,100 personnel and the maintenance for over $30 million dollars of information technology and other equipment, maintaining a high levels of readiness.

    • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / CYBER COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (COMPANY COMMANDER)
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

      Led 250-person organization which supported over 28,000 network customers on four different networks during combat operations. Supervised a civilian contractor workforce of over 60 personal which supported a $500M infrastructure build-out of complex fiber networks over four geographically dispersed operating bases.

    • ADVANCED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER PLANNERS COURSE
      • Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

      Advanced School for Information Technology

    • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, CYBER STRATEGIC POLICY OFFICER, HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS C4
      • Jun 2007 - Mar 2010

      Served as lead policy advisor for all Marine Corps satellite & terrestrial systems, ground/air tactical radio systems, position navigation & timing systems. Responsible for policy development, technical engineering advancements and requirements coordination between the Joint Staff, inter-agency and commercial partners.

    • INFORMATION SYSTEMS GRADUATE STUDENT
      • Jun 2005 - May 2007

      Full-time graduate student studying information technology.

    • INFORMATION TECHNOLGY EXPERT/RIFLE PLATOON COMMANDER, 2D BN FIFTH MARINES
      • Dec 2002 - May 2005

      IT Expert and leader for 800 person battalion. Directly managed 70-100 Marines while providing superior information technology support. Employed over $1 million dollars’ worth of tactical information technology equipment to support all telephone, radio and digital communications. Served as Infantry Rifle Platoon Commander in direct support of combat operations.

    • Student - Officer Candidate School / The Basic School / Communications Officer Course
      • Jun 2001 - Dec 2002

      Entry-Level Training.

    • Section Leader / Platoon Sergeant / Platoon Commander
      • Jun 1990 - May 2001

      Lead Marines in various Infantry roles.

  • Microsoft
    • Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellow | Microsoft Corporation Business Guest
      • Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

      I participated in a wonderful Corporate Fellowship opportunity through the US Chamber of Commerce Hiring our Heroes program. My host company was Microsoft Corporation where I interfaced with over 150 key leaders and decision-makers in the company. I helped them drive client success and learned how this wonderful company empowers others to achieve more. I gained professionally from interacting with all facets of the company and witnessed firsthand their commitment to customer success. Microsoft is truly committed to game-changing technologies to market and also driving a culture of empathy and helping their employees achieve and grow. I look forward to keeping lasting contacts and associations with so many wonderful people on the Microsoft team!

  • Huntington National Bank
    • Hudsonville, Michigan, United States
    • Branch Asset Manager
      • Jun 1997 - Jun 1999
      • Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

      Served as Branch Manager for $50M asset under management bank. Responsible for investment and loan sales to residential and commercial clients.

  • American Express
    • Livonia, Michigan, United States
    • Financial Advisor
      • Mar 1996 - Jun 1997
      • Livonia, Michigan, United States

      Full broker/advisor for financial planning services. Series 7, 63, Life&Health.

  • Sherwin-Williams KW
    • Big Rapids, Michigan, United States
    • Inside Sales Representative
      • Sep 1992 - Dec 1995
      • Big Rapids, Michigan, United States

Education

  • 2005 - 2007
    Naval Postgraduate School
    Master of Science in Systems Technology, Joint Command and Control Systems
  • 2016 - 2017
    Marine Corps University
    Master's degree, Military Science and Operational Studies
  • 1999 - 2001
    Davenport University
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
  • 1991 - 1995
    Ferris State University
    B.S., Business Administration and Management, General

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