Chris Dickens

Chris Dickens is a highly accomplished product manager, software development engineer, and technical leader with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Chris currently serves as a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, where he leads a team of professionals in the development of innovative and groundbreaking software products.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Chris held several key positions, including Head of Product and Technical Product Manager at Hearsay Social, Technical Product Manager at Panopto, Senior Engineering Manager at Microsoft, and Engineering Manager at Zillow. He has also worked as a Whitewater Raft Guide at Blue Sky Outfitters and a Software Development Engineer at Microsoft.

Throughout his career, Chris has demonstrated exceptional product management skills, technical expertise, and leadership ability. He has a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. Working with teams of engineers, designers, and stakeholders, Chris has successfully launched numerous products, including enterprise software applications, cloud-based services, and mobile applications.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Chris is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys whitewater rafting, hiking, and skiing. He is also an active member of the tech community and regularly attends conferences and meetups to learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies.