Chris Brown
Chief Technology Officer, Uptime InstituteChristopher Brown is the Chief Technical Officer. He is responsible for new product development, Uptime Institute standards and service delivery. Mr. Brown also monitors and tracks new technology trends in the industry and their impact on data center design, operations, and implementation. Mr. Brown’s 27-plus-year career in critical facilities covers critical facility design, construction, commissioning, and operations. While at Uptime Institute, he has conducted Tier certifications globally as well as instructing the Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer course. Other design and construction experience includes analyzing requirements, retrofitting existing systems, performing capacity planning, and implementing new facility designs. Mr. Brown also has experience managing the operation and maintenance of critical facilities’ infrastructure to include managing maintenance personnel and creating preventative maintenance and training programs. Mr. Brown also has a working knowledge of the petroleum industry, including engineering design, equipment selection, installation, and troubleshooting. Mr. Brown has a Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas - Arlington. Mr. Brown is currently a Registered Professional Engineer in Oklahoma.
