Adam Christian
About Adam Christian
Adam Christian is a Principal Software Engineer at Dremio, where he focuses on SQL editing, data governance, and generative AI. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Salesforce, Tableau Software, and Microsoft, and has a strong background in front-end development with expertise in React and TypeScript.
Current Role at Dremio
Adam Christian currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Dremio, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on the application layer, specifically in areas such as SQL editing, data governance, data cataloging, and generative AI. He is also involved in the development of Dremio Arctic, an intelligent Apache Iceberg metastore that allows users to treat data as code. His contributions aim to enhance the functionality and usability of Dremio's offerings.
Previous Experience at Dremio
Before his current role, Adam held several positions at Dremio. He served as Engineering Director from 2022 to 2023 and as Senior Staff Software Engineer from 2023 to 2024. His experience at Dremio has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the company's technology and its applications in data management.
Work History at Salesforce and Tableau Software
Adam Christian has a notable history with Salesforce and Tableau Software. He worked at Salesforce as a Senior Software Engineering Manager for nine months in 2020 to 2021 and later as Principal Member of Technical Staff from 2021 to 2022. At Tableau Software, he held the position of Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2018 and later served as Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2020. His roles at these companies involved significant contributions to software development and engineering management.
Educational Background
Adam Christian studied at the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, achieving an Advanced Diploma from 2004 to 2009. During his time at the University of Virginia, he developed a data solution for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, showcasing his early engagement with practical applications of technology.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Adam specializes in front-end software development, with expertise in React and TypeScript. He has a strong passion for business intelligence and data virtualization, as well as user experience research and design. His technical skills enable him to contribute effectively to projects that require a deep understanding of both software engineering and user-centric design.