Chris Williams is an accomplished data engineer and technology entrepreneur with extensive experience in data architecture, database development, and management. He has held various leadership positions in organizations like Healthgrades, GeoPoll, and GoDaddy.com. Currently, he serves as the VP of Data Platform Engineering at Techstars, a global startup accelerator that helps entrepreneurs succeed by providing funding, mentorship, and resources. Prior to that, he founded Whiskey Technology Group, where he served as Principal Engineer. Chris has also worked at Zed USA, Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC, and ProCard, Inc (currently TSYS iSolutions) in various senior-level roles.

Chris holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Metropolitan State University of Denver. He is known for his expertise in cloud computing, data infrastructure, and software development. In his current role at Techstars, he is responsible for designing and implementing data platforms that enable startups to scale their businesses. He is a thought leader in the field of data engineering and has spoken at several technology conferences and events.