Chris Lerner, a highly accomplished professional, has a vast amount of experience in the technology, entertainment, and digital media industries. With over 15 years of expertise in software development, he began his career as a software engineer at Cisco Systems, where he was responsible for developing high-performance networking software. Chris then moved on to various positions involving digital media, such as Senior Director of Engineering at SiriusXM and Vice President of Engineering at AT&T Interactive.

In 2015, Chris made a career change to pursue his passion in the entertainment industry. He became the Chief Technology Officer at Craftsy, where he led the company's technology initiatives, including the development of a streaming video platform for online education in crafting, cooking, and art. After his successful tenure at Craftsy, he then moved on to Head of Engineering & Technology at NBCUniversal, where he develops innovative technology solutions for the company's digital media platforms.

Chris holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA in Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also an accomplished speaker and has presented at various conferences, including the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing and Spark Summit.