Chip Ottley

Rapid adaptability is my specialty

Bridging the gap between high-level strategy and tactical execution, I provide the "Smart Hands" expertise that remote teams and procurement officers rely on for mission-critical onsite success. As the founder of My People LLC, I bring over 16 years of experience as a enterprise systems engineer and independent technology advisor - specializing in infrastructure auditing, network administration, and technical troubleshooting. Whether you are a multinational IT department needing a boots-on-the-ground extension or an MSP seeking a certified engineer to manage high-stakes deployments, I deliver the technical competency of a seasoned administrator with the professional polish of a C-suite advisor.

Client Testimonials

What my clients say about their experiences working with me.

Career Experience

Chip Ottley is a Systems Engineer - not just for networks and computer systems, but for operations as a whole. Relationships, dependencies, value, and flow. Chip sorts these things out. Everything is part of a system. If you don't know what that is, Chip will figure it out for you. If a reliable system doesn't already exist, Chip will create one for you and teach your organization how to extract the maximum value from it.

Professional Background

From computer networks, to network television. Feature film, to featured guest speaker. Tech training, to competitive intelligence training. Chip has found success across many domains of function.

Chip's Journey

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chip was raised in Sarasota, Florida and Bellingham, Washington. Son of a mechanic/truck driver and world-class massage therapist, Chip dropped out of high school to attend college. He has three children and two "disabilities" (#autism family). Chip is the founder and CEO of "My People LLC", focusing on operational systems engineering and competitive intelligence training.

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Chip is a hard worker who approaches problems with a positive attitude. He never lets a problem get the best of him.

Kevin Lothridge: Chief Executive Officer

National Forensic Science Technology Center

I experienced Mr. Ottley's services and presentations. He was very professional and creative with his methodology.

Patty Stubbs: VP, Capacity Planning for Citi

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