Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in Business Intelligence and Visualization, focusing on spatial and analytics-related business applications.

With a strong emphasis on the business value of technology, Chris has excelled in various roles such as Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Rep, PreSales Engineer, Systems Developer, and Technical Evangelist.

His communication skills are noteworthy, adept at engaging audiences at different levels including CEOs, CTOs, Line Business Managers, and Application Managers.

Proficient in various automation tools like Javascript, PLSQL, Oracle Spatial and Graph, Eclipse Based IDEs (Flex, Aptana, BIRT), XML/Xpath/XSL, J2EE Servlets, and Portal Managers.

Chris has a keen interest in spatial technology, particularly in emerging markets like Brazil, where he occasionally communicates in Portuguese.

His specialties include spatial analysis, spatial data warehousing, business intelligence and analytics, data visualization, crash data warehousing, and OpenGIS protocols.

Education-wise, Chris studied Bachelor of Science in Geography and Earth and Mineral Sciences, as well as Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts at Penn State University.

Currently, he serves as a Senior Sales Engineer at Snowflake, having previously held roles such as Principal Sales Consultant at Oracle, Senior Technical Architect at GeoDecisions, and Solutions Architect at ITIS llc, among others.