Christopher Haag
I'm a life-long technologist with a drive to understand how things work, and finding ways to use technology to simplify + automate. Finding the bridge between the digital and physical is what drives my endless curiousity of how things work.
I reside in New Albany, Ohio with my 3 dachshunds; Frank, Oscar + Nathan; My kitty Willy and 7 chickens (Buckeye, Taylor, Whitehead, Fur Feet, Jax, Patty, stanley). I enjoy wood working, motorcycle rides, camping, 4 wheeling, hiking, and home improvement projects.
Expertise
Technical Architecture - Designing digital and interactive experiences, vetting + selecting appropriate technology stacks, and overseeing systems.
Interactive Project Management - Leading cross-functional teams through the full development lifecycle, managing scope and timelines, and acting as product lead.
Network Consultation/Installation - Architecting and deploying secure LAN/WAN infrastructures, optimizing network topology for data throughput, and managing hardware procurement and configuration.
CCTV Installation, Configuration + Consulting - Assessing physical security requirements to design IP surveillance systems, installing NVR/camera hardware, and configuring remote access and retention policies.
Development - Engineering robust full-stack web solutions and custom applications with a focus on clean code, API integrations, and efficient database management.
Digital Analytics - Configuring Google Analytics 4 and Tag Manager (GTM) for granular event tracking and user behavior analysis.
Smart Home Infrastructure - Architecting local-first mesh networks (Zigbee/Z-Wave) and complex automation environments using Home Assistant.
Workflow Automation - Orchestrating complex logic and automated data flows between disparate SaaS ecosystems using Zapier and IFTTT.
API Integration - Developing secure, real-time data exchanges between custom applications and third-party services using REST and Webhooks.
Data Visualization - Transforming raw, complex datasets into actionable and interactive business intelligence dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
Database Administration - Designing robust schemas, writing procedures, and optimizing queries for high-performance MySQL and MSSQL environments.
Physical Computing - Designing and modifying bespoke hardware solutions to bridge the gap between microcontrollers and systems.
