# Chris Talent
> Systems Architect at Cowlitz PUD; martial artist (Kajukenbo Tum Pai 2nd Degree, Tai Chi instructor, Judo 2nd Dan, Taekwondo 5th Dan, Hapkido 5th Dan / Master).

## Resume
- [Chris Talent — Systems Architect](https://www.christalent.com/): Personal site. Employment, education, and martial arts credentials for Chris Talent of Longview, Washington.

## About Chris Talent
- Based in Longview, Washington, USA.
- Systems Architect at Cowlitz PUD since 2008; previously Senior Software Engineer at Longview Fibre (1997–2008).
- Education: B.A. Philosophy (minor Computer Science) from Western Washington University; Associate of Arts and Sciences from Lower Columbia College; Certified Enterprise Architect from Carnegie Mellon University Institute for Software Research.
- Martial arts: 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo Tum Pai (International Tum Pai Association); Tai Chi Chuan Instructor (ITPA); 2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan) in Judo (United States Judo Association, Life Member); 5th Dan in Hapkido (International Hosinsul Federation; Master certification from Korean Kidohae); 5th Dan in Taekwondo (Kukkiwon / World Taekwondo Federation, with Kukkiwon Master certification; 4th Dan from Jidokwan and Chi Taekwondo Association).
- Community: Fraternal Order of Eagles #2116, Longview WA (Past Worthy President, Chairman of Board of Trustees); Cowlitz County Citizens' Police Academy graduate (2013).