Chris Rowland
About Chris Rowland
Chris Rowland is a Senior Engineering Director at Ibotta, Inc., specializing in D2C Engineering. With extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership, he has held various roles at companies including Epicor Software and Verizon.
Current Role at Ibotta
Chris Rowland serves as the Senior Engineering Director for D2C Engineering at Ibotta, Inc. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's engineering strategies and overseeing development processes. His role emphasizes integrating the human element into software development, which aligns with his passion for motivating and growing team members within the engineering field.
Previous Experience at Ibotta
Before his current role, Chris Rowland worked at Ibotta, Inc. as a Director of Engineering for the Ibotta Platform for 11 months in 2022. He also served as a Senior Engineering Manager for the Purchase Experience Subgroup from 2020 to 2022. In these roles, he focused on enhancing user experiences and improving engineering practices within the organization.
Career Background at Epicor Software
Chris Rowland's career at Epicor Software spanned 14 years, from 2000 to 2014, where he held various positions including Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead, and Staff Software Engineer. He began his tenure as a Product Developer from 1996 to 2000. His extensive experience at Epicor contributed to his skills in software engineering and team leadership.
Experience at Verizon
Chris Rowland worked at Verizon in the Greater Denver Area as a Software Engineering Manager for Location Services from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Senior Staff Engineer and Team Lead for Location Services from 2016 to 2018. His roles at Verizon focused on managing engineering teams and developing location-based services.
Education and Expertise
Chris Rowland earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, studying from 1992 to 1996. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and team management, equipping him with the technical knowledge necessary for his various roles in the industry.