OpenBand

Chris JohnsonJob Title: Software engineerInterests: Fast cars and crème brûlée.

A software engineer at Openband, Chris has been writing software and managing projects for almost 30 years. He has long supported the open-source software philosophy and has been actively contributing to the open-source community since 1999.

A problem solver at heart, Chris's tendency for pushing systems past their breaking point has led him to develop a knack for identifying unique solutions to tricky situations. He supports Drupal through both the security and infrastructure teams, working to "pre-filter" emails to the security team members and helping find and provide issue solutions. Chris has devoted significant brain power to Drupal in his five and a half years working with the CMS, though often by helping solve other programmers' problems rather than making commits of his own.

In his free time ("What's free time?" he asks), Chris has pursued disparate activities, from flying helicopters and lapping race tracks in high performance cars to playing in a reggae band, renovating old homes and volunteering at non-profits. He is always on the look out for a good crème brûlée.