Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey is a prominent figure in the field of cloud observability at IBM. He currently holds the position of Lead Architect for Hybrid Cloud Observability at IBM. In this role, he is responsible for leading the technical strategy and development of observability and IT operations solutions.5

Professional Background

Chris Bailey has an extensive career at IBM, where he has taken on several significant roles:

• IBM Distinguished Engineer: This title recognizes his exceptional technical expertise and contributions to the company.5
• CTO for Instana: Bailey leads the technical direction for Instana, an observability platform acquired by IBM.5
• Chief Architect for Cloud Native: Prior to his current role, he served in this capacity, focusing on cloud-native technologies.

Contributions to Observability

Bailey is actively involved in advancing observability solutions at IBM:

• Webcast Host: He hosts "The Inside IBM Instana Observability Webcast," where he discusses various aspects of observability with other experts.12
• Research Collaboration: Bailey works closely with IBM Research to develop innovative features like the Probable Cause analysis tool.2
• Business Operations: He has expertise in "BizOps" and its automation, demonstrating his understanding of the intersection between technology and business processes.4

Professional Network

Chris Bailey maintains a strong professional presence:

• His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "chrisbaileyibm".3
• He has over 500 connections on LinkedIn, indicating a robust professional network.3
• Bailey is based in the Greater Southampton Area.3

Through his work and thought leadership, Chris Bailey continues to shape the landscape of hybrid cloud observability and IT operations at IBM.