Chris Knowlton

Chris Knowlton is a highly motivated and forward-thinking technology leader with a strong background in product management, program management, and industry leadership.

He is known for his exceptional communication skills and ability to build strong relationships across teams and companies, focusing on providing strategic solutions to real-world customer challenges.

With a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a background as a Rockwell International Scholar in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Chris has a solid educational foundation.

Chris has held key positions in various organizations, including being the Chief Evangelist at Panopto, the Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, the Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at BlueFrame Technology, and the Vice President & Streaming Industry Evangelist at Wowza Media Systems.

He has extensive experience in software development, cloud computing, streaming media, and partner engagement, with a strong emphasis on customer focus and building efficient engineering teams.

Throughout his career, Chris has demonstrated a proven ability to drive company strategy, shape product roadmaps, and excel in industry and product evangelism.

His expertise spans across design and build processes, driving partner ecosystems, and delivering high-quality solutions to meet customer needs.

With a rich background that includes roles at Microsoft Corporation, Network Appliance, and MGW Industrial Systems, Chris has a diverse skill set that combines technical prowess with strategic vision.