Engineering transformation
Digitizing the work behind the work.
Automating engineering processes, modernizing manufacturing equipment, and connecting previously fragmented workflows.
Charleston, SC
Ashley
Chalker
Solutions Architect &
Digital Transformation Leader
I turn complex operations into scalable digital systems—aligning people, process, data, and technology to move business forward.
01
StrategyAlign vision with measurable impact.
02
ArchitectureDesign scalable, resilient solutions.
03
AutomationStreamline work. Amplify outcomes.
04
OperationsOptimize performance and value.
Selected focus areas
Architecture that moves
beyond the diagram.
I work where software, infrastructure, data, automation, and physical operations converge—turning strategy into systems people can actually use.
See the career behind it ↗
Enterprise automation
From repetitive tasks to reliable platforms.
Building automation that supports releases, applications, service recovery, and delegated operations at enterprise scale.
Connected operations
Bridging digital and physical systems.
Translating between engineering, IT, analytics, and operations so technology solves the right constraint—not merely the visible symptom.
Capability system
One architect.
Four connected lenses.
01 / Architecture
Systems designed for the real world.
End-to-end solution design that balances business outcomes with resilience, security, usability, and long-term supportability.
Enterprise architectureSystems integrationCloud & virtualizationInfrastructure strategySecurity & complianceDevOps standards
Experience
Built across systems.
Grounded in outcomes.
Fifteen years progressing from application development and data analysis to enterprise architecture and manufacturing transformation.
2024 — PresentBusiness Process Analyst · Digital Transformation Boeing · Ladson, SC
Delivering data-driven solutions across engineering and manufacturing operations while reducing technical debt and strengthening digital integrity.
- Automating engineering processes and eliminating manual effort
- Modernizing and integrating routers, presses, lathes, and supporting systems
- Bridging Industrial Engineering, IT, Data Analytics, and operations
2021 — 2023Senior Principal Engineer / Solutions ArchitectDell · Boeing · Remote
Shaped end-to-end technology strategies and guided recommendations from business need through prioritized execution.
- Designed solutions around current and future business outcomes
- Partnered with product owners, program management, and development teams
- Translated complex needs into actionable technology roadmaps
2019 — 2021Senior Systems Design & Integration SpecialistBoeing · North Charleston, SC · Remote
Led cross-functional architecture, design, testing, implementation, and optimization of complex delivery systems.
- Balanced usability, affordability, security, and performance
- Provided expert consultation through implementation
- Evaluated integration compatibility and optimized system performance
2016 — 2019Systems Design & Integration SpecialistBoeing · North Charleston, SC · Remote
Developed and supported multiplatform systems, applications, and security solutions aligned with enterprise architecture goals.
- Assessed computing requirements with business partners
- Installed and maintained systems hardware, software, and components
- Developed applications and improved readiness and supportability
2013 — 2016Systems & Data AnalystBoeing · North Charleston, SC
Turned research and customer needs into functional requirements, specifications, and testable system outcomes.
- Analyzed processes, applications, systems, and data
- Refined requirements directly with customers
- Guided development and testing through clear functional specifications
2012 — 2013Systems AnalystMedical University of South Carolina · Charleston, SC
Designed and supported mission-critical financial accounting systems and interfaces across university departments.
- Developed interfaces for more efficient financial data processing
- Partnered across departments to improve system performance
- Supported critical enterprise finance operations
2011 — 2012Applications AnalystSantee Cooper · Moncks Corner, SC
Implemented an enterprise content management system and built custom utilities and interfaces to improve functionality and adoption.
- Developed with Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, XML, and JSP
- Created custom utilities and user interfaces
- Coordinated integration and user adoption across teams
About
Technical depth.
Business perspective.
I’m a results-driven solutions architect who enjoys the hard middle: the place where strategy, legacy constraints, human workflows, and ambitious technology all have to coexist.
My work has crossed enterprise infrastructure, software, database administration, automation, cybersecurity, and industrial engineering. That breadth helps me see the whole system—and translate between the people responsible for each part.
Think end-to-endBuild for adoptionReduce complexityLeave systems stronger
Education
Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Georgia Southern University · 2010
Sigma Nu · Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors SocietyCertification
CompTIA Security+
Certified 2013–2019
Professional coursework +
- Windows Server administration
- Red Hat Linux system administration
- PowerShell administration automation
- Rundeck essentials through advanced
- Chef fundamentals and intermediate
- Ansible fundamentals
- Systems security management
- Securing .NET applications and services
- Certified Ethical Hacker coursework
- CISSP coursework
- ITIL Foundations
- VMware VCP training
- CompTIA A+ coursework
What colleagues say
“Ashley is a very intelligent, articulate and team-building professional. In a stressful environment, he was capable of avoiding the high emotions and keeping his team focused on resolving the problem at hand. I would work with Ashley on any project and would not hesitate to hire him.
Recognition
Impact noticed.
Automation leadership
Recognized for taking a leadership role in Rundeck automation and delivering measurable operational value.
Delegated enterprise operations
Recognized for building Citrix automation that enabled time and cost savings beyond assigned application responsibilities.
787 release success
Recognized for contributions to quality improvements and enhancements across major 787 release milestones.
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Have a complex system
that needs a clearer path?
Let’s talk about architecture, transformation, automation, or the next difficult problem worth solving.