Chris Kaknevicius
About Chris Kaknevicius
Chris Kaknevicius serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Index Exchange, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership and product development, having held various roles at companies like PointClickCare and IBM.
Work at Index Exchange
Chris Kaknevicius has served as Vice President of Engineering at Index Exchange since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for aligning an engineering organization of over 200 employees with the company's business strategy. He focuses on building a data-driven engineering culture and bridging the gap between technology and business outcomes in product offerings and internal systems. Prior to his current position, he worked as Senior Director of Engineering at Index Exchange from 2017 to 2019.
Previous Experience at PointClickCare
Before joining Index Exchange, Chris Kaknevicius held multiple roles at PointClickCare. He worked as Engineering Director, Tools from 2012 to 2017, where he focused on onboarding multiple acquisitions. Earlier, he served as Manager of Product Development & Quality Automation for a year in 2011. His experience at PointClickCare contributed to his expertise in managing engineering teams and optimizing development processes.
Career at IBM
Chris Kaknevicius has held several positions at IBM, contributing to various projects and initiatives. He worked as Offering Manager for IBM Lotus Foundations from 2009 to 2010 and as Software Engineering Manager for Lotus Foundations Business Systems from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he served as Product Manager for IBM Smart Business from 2010 to 2011. His tenure at IBM included successfully transitioning IT and business systems during an acquisition.
Educational Background
Chris Kaknevicius studied Software Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours from 1999 to 2003. He also attended St. Joseph's College from 1996 to 1999, where he completed a three-year program. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.