Christopher Spencer
About Christopher Spencer
Christopher Spencer is a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Lutron Electronics, overseeing a SAFe Program with around 10 agile teams focused on an Azure Cloud ecosystem.
Title
Christopher Spencer holds the position of Senior Software Engineering Manager at Lutron Electronics. His extensive career at the company has spanned various roles, showcasing his deep expertise and comprehensive involvement in software engineering management.
Company
Christopher Spencer is a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Lutron Electronics, a leading provider of lighting control systems and energy-saving solutions. His tenure at the company includes previous roles such as Software Engineering Manager and Project User Experience Manager. The company benefits from his leadership in managing teams and promoting agile practices.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Spencer is a highly educated professional in Computer Science. He earned his B.S. in Computer Science from Lehigh University between 2001 and 2004, followed by an M.S. in the same field in 2005. His academic background has equipped him with a solid foundation in software engineering, which he has applied throughout his career.
Background
Christopher Spencer began his career in technology as a Network Administration Assistant at EI Associates from 1998 to 2000. He then transitioned to research, working as a Research Assistant at Lehigh University from 2003 to 2005. Since joining Lutron Electronics in 2010, he has held several key positions and currently leads teams as a Senior Software Engineering Manager.
Achievements
Christopher Spencer manages a SAFe Program comprising approximately 10 agile teams focused on an Azure Cloud ecosystem of web applications and APIs. He drives the adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within the organization, coaches Scrum Masters and team members in Agile principles, and is responsible for recruiting senior engineers and architects within the Software Engineering Department.