Chad Evans
About Chad Evans
Chad Evans is the SVP, Head of Product and Platform for NBA Next Gen at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has extensive experience in product development and user experience, having previously worked at MLB Advanced Media, L.P. and Viant, Inc.
Company
Chad Evans currently works at the National Basketball Association (NBA) as the SVP, Head of Product and Platform for NBA Next Gen. He has been in this role since 2020. The NBA is widely known for its professional basketball leagues and global influence in sports and entertainment.
Title
Chad Evans serves as the Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of Product and Platform, NBA Next Gen at the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Past Experience at MLB Advanced Media
Chad Evans held multiple significant roles at MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Starting as a Senior Front End Engineer from 2003 to 2005, he then advanced to Director, Front End Engineering/Product Manager, Mobile from 2005 to 2008. Subsequently, Evans was Director of Product Development, Mobile from 2008 to 2010. He then became the SVP, Mobile Product Development from 2010 to 2017, followed by the position of SVP, Product Development and UX until 2020. During his tenure, Evans played a critical role in MLB's digital and mobile product evolution.
Past Experience at Viant, Inc.
Before his extensive period at MLB Advanced Media, Chad Evans worked at Viant, Inc. He started as a Creative Developer from 1997 to 1999. He was promoted to Senior Creative Developer from 1999 to 2000, and finally served as Creative Lead from 2000 to 2002, honing his skills in creative and technical development.
Education and Expertise
Chad Evans studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned degrees in Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics, achieving both a BA and a BSE.