Chris Rushton
About Chris Rushton
Chris Rushton is the Manager of Professional Services EMEA at Fivetran, with extensive experience in software consultancy and project management. He holds certifications in Adobe and SAP implementations and has worked in various roles at companies such as SAP, Traction Digital, and hibu.
Work at Fivetran
Chris Rushton currently holds the position of Manager, Professional Services EMEA at Fivetran, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he specializes in enabling the implementation and adoption of SaaS platforms by client teams. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Solution Architect at Fivetran from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to the development and execution of solutions tailored to client needs.
Professional Experience in Software Consultancy
Chris Rushton has extensive experience in software consultancy, acting as a transformation agent. His career includes significant roles at SAP, where he worked as a Senior Implementation Consultant from 2018 to 2020 and as an Implementation Consultant from 2017 to 2018. He also held positions at Traction Digital, including Senior Solutions & Implementation Consultant and Senior Digital Project Manager, from 2015 to 2017. His early career included a project management role at hibu from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Chris Rushton studied at the University of Exeter, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education at The Open University, completing a Postgraduate Module in Data Management (M816) from 2015 to 2016. He holds certifications in Adobe and SAP implementation and development, enhancing his expertise in software solutions.
Technical Skills and Development Experience
Chris Rushton possesses hands-on development experience with various scripting languages, including JavaScript, Node.js, and PHP, as well as SQL. His technical skills complement his consultancy roles, allowing him to effectively support the implementation of software solutions and drive client success.