Chris Heske

Chris Heske is a distinguished leader and manager with over 20 years of experience in high-tech and financial industries, specializing in software product development.

He has a proven track record in managing technical teams, fostering innovation, and building a culture of trust and collaboration.

Chris excels in building and mentoring high-performing teams, driving autonomy and innovation among engineers, and delivering exceptional value to customers.

His expertise lies in engineering robust data and analytics solutions at a petabyte scale, utilizing a variety of cutting-edge technologies for optimal performance and customer experience.

He has developed efficient algorithms and risk management systems to meet evolving customer needs and ensure data consistency.

Chris has a diverse educational background, including a BS in Computer Information Systems/Computer Science from Marist College.

His professional journey includes senior roles at prominent organizations like brightwheel, Workday, Nephila Advisors LLC, and UBS Investment Bank, where he held various leadership and technical positions.

With a focus on cloud technologies, containerization, and deployment strategies, Chris has a strong foundation in ensuring seamless product delivery to a wide customer base.

His hands-on experience in software development and architecture spans across a range of financial services firms, showcasing his versatile skill set.