Chris O'Connor, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Chris O'Connor, Ph.D. is a Senior District Sales Director, Local Government Member Services at Info-Tech Research Group. They possess expertise in strategy, data analysis, cloud computing, market research, research and 39 more skills. Colleagues describe them as "Chris is an excellent manager to work for. During the time I worked with Chris he always ensured that his employees were empowered to do their jobs by providing the guidance, resources and training required. Working for Chris was always enjoyable as he truly cares for the development of his employees. He always made sure they understood and leveraged their individual talents and the talents of their teammates so that a collaborative work environment could be established. Chris has an amazing ability to multi task and keep track of the status of a variety of projects, always making sure that we had the guidance needed to take the projects in the right direction. Chris’ ability to problem solve while wearing a smile was truly contagious and made running into road blocks during a project more of a fun challenge than anything else. Pair his problem solving abilities with a true get it done attitude and Chris’ ability to manage his workload and produce results was truly inspiring. Honestly not enough kind and wonderful things could ever be said about Chris both as a person and as a manager. You’ll just have to work with him to see how truly great he is and I hope he and I get the chance to work together again in the future. " and "I consider it my great fortune and privilege to have been able to work with Chris. We were teammates when I first joined Info-Tech as a Consulting Analyst, and we worked together on a series of projects. From the get-go, Chris proved himself to be a leader in word and deed. He set a strong example for everyone he worked with. Not only did he prove himself time and time again to be a gifted analyst, he impressed with his ability to understand client challenges and provide practical, tailored advice that met and exceeded expectations each and every time. Chris provided a model to aspire to. He never backed down from a challenge, and was never content to settle for good enough. I remember delivering a workshop with him once where all of our best-laid plans seemed to be going awry. The client challenge turned out to be quite different from what we understood when the engagement was booked; we didn't have all of the resources we expected; and instead of having access to the client's entire team, we had occasional access to one guy. I think a lot of people would have given up and gone home. But as the senior member of our delivery team, Chris wasn't content to settle. Under his leadership, we pivoted and worked with what we did have. It was a intense couple of days, but we were ultimately able deliver an engagement that provided real value to the client. I think that's what most impresses me about Chris: whenever presented with a problem or challenge, he never complains but immediately focuses on coming up with solutions. I worked with Chris again when I returned to Info-Tech as a Business Analyst. This time I was his direct report. I wish that everyone could have the opportunity to work with such a great manager. Chris helped build a new team of Business Analysts. Most of us were inexperienced and our role was always shifting in a dynamic business landscape. Amidst constant change and turbulence, Chris was a rock. Chris proved himself time and time again to be a highly capable leader and mentor to each and every one of us. He listened to us, made sure to understand our challenges, and provided clear direction on ways to move forward. He cared about each and every one of his reports, and it showed every day. He worked tirelessly to improve our internal processes and ensure that his team was always put in a position to succeed and to help the business succeed. Ultimately, I can't recommend Chris highly enough. He's a skilled communicator and facilitator, has a brilliant analytical mind, and is a gifted problem-solver. He's always courteous and professional, and a great colleague and teammate. It was always a pleasure to work with him, and I don't think there's anyone I'd rather have on my team. "

Listed skills include Strategy, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Market Research, and 40 others.

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  Senior District Sales Director, Local Government Member Services

  Info-Tech Research Group

  Aug 2023 - Present - London, Ontario, Canada