Christopher Galloway
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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I'm a Principal DevSecOps Engineer with over a decade of experience architecting and…
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Christopher Galloway reposted thisChristopher Galloway reposted thisBridgePhase is growing and we’re actively hiring DevSecOps and Platform Engineers across several technical teams supporting mission-critical Federal programs. If your superpowers are Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud engineering, automation, infrastructure-as-code, or platform engineering, check out our openings and get into the mix. Some roles are local to San Antonio, TX, some are remote, and all require at least an active secret clearance. Things are busy over here in the best possible way, and there’s a ton of opportunity to join a company with an awesome culture focused on advancing real mission outcomes using modern technology and acquisition approaches. Come build with us: https://lnkd.in/e4VnKBHr #BuildWithBridgePhase #Hiring #DevSecOps #PlatformEngineering #Kubernetes #ClearedJobs #GovTech
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Christopher Galloway shared thisFor any experienced engineer who can see themselves taking on a crucial role that focuses on solving interesting problems and challenges, this is the role for you! This position will allow you to showcase your technical expertise while providing critical impact to our team, company, and most importantly, our customers. Apply today to move forward in your career's next step!Christopher Galloway shared this🚀 We’re Hiring: Senior Platform Engineer Join our team at BridgePhase as a Platform Engineer SME supporting the U.S. Air Force Platform Data Management program. We’re looking for an experienced engineer (8+ years, Bachelor’s degree, secret clearance required) who’s ready to drive innovation and build solutions that empower mission success. 🔧 What you’ll do: -Maintain and optimize Kubernetes (k8s) clusters -Leverage Big Bang, Helm, Flux, and Kustomize -Design and implement logging, monitoring, and visualization solutions using the Prometheus / Alloy / Grafana stack -Build dashboards and metrics to show cluster/node/pod/app health, user traffic, and resource usage -Recommend improvements to increase uptime and minimize waste -Serve as the go-to SME for all SRE-related platform needs 💡 This is an opportunity to create greenfield solutions and accelerate how quickly our customers can use new capabilities — your work will directly shape the future of mission operations. 📍 This is a primarily remote role, with occasional on-site work in San Antonio. Ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact? Apply now and help us build the future: https://lnkd.in/eFdba-kx #Hiring #PlatformEngineer #DevSecOps #Kubernetes #AirForce #BridgePhase #TechCareersSenior Platform Engineer - BridgePhase - Career PageSenior Platform Engineer - BridgePhase - Career Page
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Christopher Galloway shared thisI can't boost this enough! BridgePhase is awesome and one of the first companies I've been part of where I've seen rapid responses from leadership to real employee concerns. (This past month it was an update to paternity leave based on a survey response from just a few weeks prior). There are several positions open, both onsite and remote. Some for software, some for DevSecOps, some for IT Operations. definitely take a look if you want to find the next step in your career! https://lnkd.in/euj3R2X3Christopher Galloway shared this💼 Now Hiring 💼 To my friends and former colleagues — the company I work for is growing fast, and we’re looking for top-tier professionals to come aboard. If you’re a U.S. Citizen with an active clearance and have experience in any of the areas below and are looking for your next challenge, reach out to me directly. I’ll get you connected: ☁️ Kubernetes Platform Engineer – Remote 🌐 Senior Drupal Developer – Remote 🖥 Senior Fullstack Engineer – Remote 🐧 Linux Cloud Administrator – On-site | Chantilly, VA 📊 Technical Business Analyst – On-site | Chantilly, VA This is a high-performing team that values technical skill, accountability, and collaboration. We solve real problems, build smart solutions, and take pride in the work we do. If that’s the kind of environment you're looking for — or you know someone who’d thrive here — let’s connect.
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Christopher Galloway shared thisAwesome to see you putting all of your great experience on paper for the rest of us to learn from!Christopher Galloway shared thisMy book is finally available in print! Go check it out: https://lnkd.in/gZv2kAX I've been working on this book for the better part of a year and am excited to finally see all this hard work culminate in something I can hold in my hands. I had a few reasons for writing this book. First, I've worked in long-lived codebases throughout my career, and I expect the code that I've written to be around for some time as well. This book talks about how to examine what your code communicates to the future. Future collaborators will read your code, and you want them to understand your intentions, not make mistaken assumptions. Secondly, I wanted to deconstruct why we make decisions in code. When do you use a dataclass and when do you use a class (other than by subjective preference). What about an Enum and a literal? What about Optional return types vs exceptions vs asserts. Each of these decisions has intention behind it, and it's worth examining the "why" we do what we do. Finally, I wanted to highlight some really great tools that improve the quality of your codebase. I highlight how to take your typechecking to the max, talk through static analysis tools, demonstrate mutation testing and property based testing, and perform runtime validation with pydantic. This is not a book for learning Python, nor is it a reference book. Instead, I intend it to be a discussion book that broadens the discourse around how we use Python. Beginners should find useful tips for writing Python. Mid-level developers should be able to use this text to take their development practices to the next level. Senior developers should be able to use this text to put into words some of the things they do every day. Thank you to O'Reilly Media for publishing this book and providing a fantastic experience. Thank you to every single person who helped me write this book. And thank you to anybody who reads this book. I greatly look forward to hearing feedback from all of you.
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Well deserved! Cody Dacosta has been an impact to every inch of the projects he has touched.
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Christopher Galloway liked thisChristopher Galloway liked thisVery excited for my next opportunity! Taking a few weeks off to recharge, recover, and take care of some life to-dos and then amped to dive back in to work. New gig starts at the end of June and I couldn't be more excited.
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Christopher Galloway liked thisChristopher Galloway liked thisI'm excited to share that I recently graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Master of Engineering Management (M.Eng.). Completing this degree while leading software engineering teams full-time was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my career. It required discipline, perseverance, and a commitment to continuous learning. I'm grateful to everyone who supported me along the way. Throughout the program, I had the opportunity to deepen my understanding of: • Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity • Advanced Data Analytics • Product Development & Management • Complex Project Management • Engineering Leadership and Strategy More importantly, this experience has reinforced my belief that technology delivers its greatest impact when paired with strong leadership, thoughtful governance, and a deep understanding of the people and organizations it serves. Thank you to my professors, classmates, colleagues, friends, and family for your encouragement throughout this journey. I'm excited to bring these experiences into the next phase of my career, helping to harness AI, software, and engineering leadership to solve complex, mission-critical challenges that improve how we operate. #UniversityOfOttawa #EngineeringManagement #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #SoftwareEngineering #ContinuousLearning #Innovation
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Christopher Galloway liked thisChristopher Galloway liked thisDCA➡️ORD Last week, my daughters and I previewed the Obama Presidential Center before it officially opens on Juneteenth. As we made our way through the incredible exhibits, both inside and outside, I watched these two curious young women take it all in with intention and purpose. We left feeling grateful and agreed that the OPC is a spectacular reminder of what is possible when we collectively work together with love, respect, courage, and resolve to take care of one another. Thank you, Obama Foundation, for continuing to give us hope.
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Christopher Galloway reacted on thisChristopher Galloway reacted on thisLast week at our quarterly all-hands meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize a few incredible members of the BridgePhase team whose impact truly reflects who we are as a company and how we show up for our customers and each other. These quarterly awards are especially meaningful because each category includes multiple nominations from across the company, highlighting team members who have gone above and beyond in supporting our customers, teammates, and mission. 🏆 Jeffrey Victor, Staff DevSecOps Engineer, received the Innovation Award for his exceptional ingenuity, technical insight, and disciplined approach to solving complex customer challenges through technology and new ideas. 🏆 Ashley Monger, Principal Business Analyst, received the Culture Champion Award for consistently leading by example, strengthening collaboration, and helping create the kind of environment where teams can thrive and do their best work. 🏆 Christopher Czechowicz, Team Lead supporting USCIS, received the Mission Impact Award for delivering meaningful results that directly supported mission success under complex and high-stakes conditions. At BridgePhase, our success is built on people who care deeply about the mission, support one another, and constantly raise the bar. Jeff, Ashley, and Chris each represent that in different ways, and we’re incredibly proud to have them on our team. Congratulations to all three on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for everything you do for BridgePhase, our customers, and your teammates! #BuildWithBridgePhase
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Christopher Galloway reacted on thisChristopher Galloway reacted on thisLast night, I officially graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with my Master’s in Information Technology, concentrating in Cyber Security. This journey took 2.5 years, countless sacrifices, and more late nights than I can count. Along the way, I also had to complete five additional leveling and prerequisite courses while working through the program. There were many nights staying up until 2–3 AM, surviving on 4–5 hours of sleep, then getting up to do it all over again. At times, it felt impossible balancing a full-time career, being a husband, and being a father to three kids while trying to push through graduate school. But quitting was never an option. This degree represents more than just classes and assignments. It represents perseverance, discipline, sacrifice, and the support of the people who stood beside me through every stressful week, missed hour of sleep, and moment of doubt. To my wife and kids — thank you for your patience, love, and understanding throughout this process. You were my motivation every single day. And to anyone currently grinding toward a goal that feels overwhelming: keep going. Even when you’re exhausted. Even when progress feels slow. The late nights eventually turn into milestones. Proud to officially say I earned my Master’s degree. On to the next chapter. 🎓💻
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Christopher Galloway liked thisChristopher Galloway liked thisBridgePhase is growing and we’re actively hiring DevSecOps and Platform Engineers across several technical teams supporting mission-critical Federal programs. If your superpowers are Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud engineering, automation, infrastructure-as-code, or platform engineering, check out our openings and get into the mix. Some roles are local to San Antonio, TX, some are remote, and all require at least an active secret clearance. Things are busy over here in the best possible way, and there’s a ton of opportunity to join a company with an awesome culture focused on advancing real mission outcomes using modern technology and acquisition approaches. Come build with us: https://lnkd.in/e4VnKBHr #BuildWithBridgePhase #Hiring #DevSecOps #PlatformEngineering #Kubernetes #ClearedJobs #GovTech
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Christopher Galloway reacted on thisChristopher Galloway reacted on thisAI models do one thing and one thing only - perform inference. Given input, they produce output. That’s it. This is true for LLMs, image classifiers, and everything in between. Whether it’s a generative model or a traditional discriminative model, it’s still a stateless function that produces outputs. But wait, can’t AI use tools now? Aren’t agents ordering our coffee for us? How can that be if they only take input and produce output? Orchestration. A lot of what we experience as “AI magic” is layers of sophisticated abstraction that orchestrates model inputs and outputs to do useful things. Models have gotten really good and will continue to get better but behind the scenes there is still lots of traditional deterministic software running the show. Good software is more important than ever.
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