Chris Ward Email and Phone Number

Chris Ward | CTO at Konnect3d (k3.xyz)Chris Ward brings over 15 years of experience in open-source development, data science, test engineering, developer relations, and community-building roles. His career has spanned diverse industries, from writing Python code and testing Enterprise Linux to launching diverse communities in AAA gaming and Blockchain Spaces.Career Highlights:Red Hat (10 years): Developed test management and reporting core infrastructure. Directed the launch of three global community conference event series (DevConf.info, QECamp, PyCon.cz) that attract over 4,000 software engineers and testers annually.MADFINGER Games: Built and led multiple Client Success and Community teams at this AAA-mobile gaming studio known for its hit productions Shadowgun Legends (30k DAU on Mobile) and more recently, GrayZone (on Steam).ZeroKnowledge.FM: Led research and event management teams, contributing to the growth and success of the community and event platform Anna Rose is building around the most important tech on-chain.Cere Network: Pioneered developer engagement strategies at this decentralized data platform on Polkadot. Launched the platform’s developer documentation hub, on-chain engagement marketing strategies, and various developer-focused programs, including bug bounties and grants.Konnect3d: Developed and launched the k3 💦 Drip platform, helping more than 200 early-late stage web3 startups bring their products on-chain. Learn more at https://k3.xyz.