At NerdNode Chris is providing operational leadership and management skills to take IoT edge compute and deployment strategies into the blockchain DePIN space.

Established, developed and grew a global distribution business unit comprised of sales and operations. Focused on distribution partner development, internal operational efficiencies and field sales engagement. Grew global distribution sales from 0.5% to 13% of u-blox revenue. On-boarded Digi-Key, Future Electonics, Mouser, Richardson RFPD, Symmetry, Avnet. Developed partnerships to include top 25 semiconductor supplier to both Digi-Key and Future Electronics.

As the COO and co-founder at Rigado. Chris made improvements in reducing barriers, time and cost in bringing IoT products to market continuously for consulting client and Rigado branded products alike. Rigado achieved the following recognition as evidence it maintained a focus on the edge of innovation in the IoT market with Chris' leadership. • Portland Business Journal 10th fastest growing company in Oregon in 2018• #965 in Inc. 500 in 2018• #14 on the CRN 15 Coolest IoT Software And Services Companies in 2018• “Cool Vendor in IoT” by Gartner in 2017• IoT Breakthrough Award in 2017• #488 in Inc. 500 in 2017 (growth of 914% over the past three years)• Portland Business Journal 11th fastest growing company in Oregon in 2017• CRN 2017 Tech Innovator Award WinnerRigado developed brand of BMD modules has sold more that 19M units.Funding experience:• Boot strapped to >$8M in annual revenue • Acquired Riverty team and assets to boot cloud development at Rigado• Raised $5M seed round for marketing and sales expansion• Raised $15M series A for marketing and advanced product developmentIn 2019 Chris exited Rigado by facilitating the asset sale of Rigado Wireless Modules to u-blox.

Lumenplay was founded by the Rigado Engineering team in March of 2013 and sold in late 2014 to S4 Lights, a global Christmas lighting distributor. The product went from idea to store shelfs at premium retailers like Apple and Brookstone in 14 months through hard work, creativity and dedication of the team.As CEO of Lumenplay- Raised Angel investment- Set up distribution and sales channels; lumenplay was available in Apple Stores, BestBuy Canada, Brookstone and Amazon the first year in market. - Facilitated an asset sale of Lumenplay to S4 Lights, a strategic partner as we developed the market.

Corporate Sales Director•negotiate contracts and secure bookings with key accounts•coordinate team development events for corporate organizations•developed programs for Cincinnati Reds, Kentucky Downs, Kao Brands•grew company sales >50%Entertainer: •perform one-on-one and large audience presentations•juggler, stiltwalker, balloon twister

Entrepreneurial endeavor initiated to meet consumer demand for my uniquely designed clay sculptures which financed 75% of my college tuition. Each product was created individually and sold at 3-5 craft shows yearly, increasing sales by 200% a year. Won Self Employment in the Arts Business Plan Competition and put the plan into action by traveling to Asia to secure mass production. •negotiated global manufacturing of 48 prototypes from my original sculptures •managed accuracy of production and quality control at Fusion in Design Factory, Nanning, China•assisted in tradeshow display, meeting 2010 Canton Import/Export Fair clients, Guangzhou, China•designed booth, signage, marketing, sales materials to showcase the Corrado Creek line at the 2011 January Dallas Gift Market wholesale tradeshow.

Recruited for determination, focused energy and creativity to be mentored and assist in the development of a start-up importing enterprise in the gift industry•maintained international relations between US clients and 2 Asian manufacturers•analyzed market trends through gift industry reviews, interviews, tradeshows•developed print materials and web-based marketing campaign

Marketing Specialist and New Product Development Internship tasked to implement the Stage Gate method to develop new products in decorated metal using the current production capabilities in screen printed aluminum. Effective in finding solutions to problems with the ability to navigate and rally the various constituents in the company to get the job done and to motivate those constituents to be a part of the process to initiate 4 new products, 2 approved, 1 currently in production.•organized and led 2 focus groups assessing untapped markets •implemented Stage Gate method and software to investigate opportunities found in focus groups•created prototypes, packaging and displays for sales presentations

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