Joining the Institute in 1998 Chris Sumner directs the IFTF's MIS/IT dept. and leads our technology direction and implementation strategies providing new innovative collaboration systems and platforms. Prior to joining IFTF, Mr. Sumner was developing new technology systems for Department of Defense applications and has extensive experience as both a technologist and systems integration consultant. He currently holds several technology certificates in Linux, Cisco, OSX, Microsoft, and is fluent in several programming languages.