Chris Featherstone
About Chris Featherstone
Chris Featherstone is a Senior Manager in Software Development at Adobe, leading a globally distributed team focused on observability tools. He has extensive experience in metrics, logs, and tracing technologies, and has previously held roles at CDK Global and Adobe.
Current Role at Adobe
Chris Featherstone serves as a Senior Manager in Software Development at Adobe, a position he has held since 2021. He leads a globally distributed team that focuses on observability tools, including Prometheus, Grafana, Cortex, and Jaeger. His expertise in metrics, logs, and tracing technologies contributes to the development and enhancement of observability solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Prior to his current role, Chris Featherstone worked at Adobe as a Manager in Software Development from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of System Engineer at Adobe for one year from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Adobe has been marked by significant contributions to the company's software development initiatives.
Experience at CDK Global
Chris Featherstone's career includes a substantial period at CDK Global, where he worked from 2007 to 2017. He began as a Client Technical Analyst for four years before transitioning to the role of Senior System Administrator, which he held for six years. His experience at CDK Global provided him with a solid foundation in technical analysis and system administration.
Education and Expertise
Chris Featherstone studied at Salt Lake Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in General Studies from 2008 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and observability technologies, which he has applied throughout his career.
Contributions to Observability at Adobe
Chris Featherstone has played a key role in developing the observability catalog at Adobe. His leadership in this area has enhanced the company's capabilities in monitoring and analyzing software performance, ensuring that teams can effectively utilize observability tools to improve their systems.