Christopher Woodward
About Christopher Woodward
Christopher Woodward is a Machine Learning Product Manager at ArangoDB, where he has worked in various roles since 2019. He has contributed to multiple projects in data science and machine learning, developed educational content, and taught numerous students in graph databases.
Current Role as Machine Learning Product Manager
Christopher Woodward currently serves as a Machine Learning Product Manager at ArangoDB, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on integrating machine learning capabilities into ArangoDB's product offerings. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring that machine learning features meet user needs. He operates remotely, contributing to the company's innovation in database technology.
Previous Experience at ArangoDB
Before his current role, Christopher Woodward worked at ArangoDB in various capacities. He served as a Machine Learning Engineer from 2022 to 2023, where he applied machine learning techniques to enhance product functionality. Prior to that, he was a Developer Relations Engineer from 2019 to 2022, focusing on community engagement and support. Both roles were conducted remotely, allowing him to collaborate with teams and users across different locations.
Educational Background at Ozarks Technical Community College
Christopher Woodward studied at Ozarks Technical Community College, where he achieved an Associate's degree in 2018. His education provided a foundation in technical skills that he has applied throughout his career in machine learning and software development.
Projects and Contributions in Machine Learning
Christopher Woodward has led several notable projects in machine learning and software development. He developed a movie streaming web application clone that leverages ArangoDB's machine learning features for data analysis and visualization. Additionally, he created a community geo-focused rental app called ArangoBnB. He has also contributed to over 30 Data Science and Machine Learning Jupyter Notebooks in open source projects, enhancing the accessibility of machine learning resources.
Teaching and Course Development
Christopher Woodward has made significant contributions to education in the field of database technology. He created a Udemy course titled 'Getting Started with ArangoDB,' which has attracted 11,000 students and received a 4.8-star rating. Furthermore, he teaches the Foundations of Graph Databases course at ArangoDB University, where he has instructed 1990 students, sharing his expertise in graph databases and their applications.