Bill Hineline
About Bill Hineline
Bill Hineline is a Field CTO at Chronosphere, specializing in optimizing digital platform performance through enhanced observability. He has over 25 years of experience in IT operations and engineering, with a significant tenure at United Airlines in various leadership roles.
Work at Chronosphere
Bill Hineline serves as the Field CTO at Chronosphere, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on enhancing observability practices within organizations, leveraging his extensive experience in IT operations and engineering. His expertise is aimed at optimizing the performance of digital platforms, contributing to the company's mission of improving observability in technology environments.
Previous Experience at United Airlines
Hineline has a significant history with United Airlines, where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as Director, Observability, Enterprise Quality Engineering and Automation from 2020 to 2024. Prior to that, he was Director, Application Performance Management from 2016 to 2018, and Director, Digital Operations and Planning for 10 months in 2019. Additionally, he worked as Sr Manager, Critical Platform Support from 2008 to 2011 and as Director, Office of the Chief Digital Officer and Chief of Staff in 2018.
Career Background in IT Operations
Bill Hineline has over 25 years of experience in IT operations and engineering. His career includes roles at various organizations, such as Procter & Gamble, where he worked as a Groupware Consultant, and AT&T Global Information Solutions, where he served as a Consultant. He also held positions at Comair, including Manager of Technical Operations and UNIX Systems Administrator, contributing to his extensive background in technology and operations.
Education and Specialization
Hineline studied at Wright State University, where he developed a foundation in technology and operations. He specializes in optimizing the performance of digital platforms through enhanced observability. His focus on advancing observability practices has positioned him as a knowledgeable leader in the field, helping organizations improve their technology performance.