Chris Smith
About Chris Smith
Chris Smith is an Engineering Manager at Hightouch, where he leads a team focused on managing over 200 reverse ETL destination integrations. He has a background in software engineering with experience at various companies, including Foundry.ai and Boeing Defense, and holds degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Robotics.
Current Role at Hightouch
Chris Smith serves as an Engineering Manager at Hightouch, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a team that manages over 200 reverse ETL destination integrations. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of integration solutions, with a strong focus on API development. His experience in this position builds on his previous role at Hightouch as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Hightouch, Chris Smith worked at Foundry.ai as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021, and as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. His career also includes brief tenures at companies such as Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Meta, Cisco Meraki, and Accolade, Inc., where he held various software engineering roles. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in software development and engineering management.
Educational Background
Chris Smith holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He also studied Robotics at the University of Pennsylvania. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills and engineering capabilities in his current role.
Technical Skills and Expertise
In his engineering roles, Chris Smith utilizes technologies such as TypeScript, React, and AWS to develop integration solutions. His strong focus on API development is a key aspect of his work, particularly in managing integrations at Hightouch. This technical expertise supports his leadership in engineering projects and team management.