As the Field Chief Technology Officer at Groq, Chris drives the adoption of cutting-edge AI solutions and transformative customer outcomes. With a background as Chief Data Officer at companies like Zendesk, GEICO, and American Eagle Outfitters, Chris has a proven track record of leveraging data and innovation that drives business growth related to strategic targets. A faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University and a devoted father of five, Chris is a lifelong learner who balances his passion for technology with his love of music and family