Chris Solan
About Chris Solan
Chris Solan is the Chief Offering Manager for Aerospace/Defense\Government at National Instruments, with extensive experience in aviation and digital solutions.
Current Role at National Instruments
Chris Solan serves as the Chief Offering Manager for Aerospace/Defense\Government at National Instruments in the Austin, Texas Area. He is responsible for overseeing product strategies and offerings tailored to the aerospace and defense sectors. His role involves aligning technological solutions with industry requirements, leveraging his vast experience in aviation and product management.
Professional Experience
Chris Solan brings extensive experience across various roles in the aerospace and aviation industries. Prior to his current role at National Instruments, he was the Global Solutions Director for Flight Analytics at GE Aviation from 2018 to 2020, and the Digital Solutions Senior Product Manager from 2012 to 2018. His earlier experiences include serving as VP, Strategic Development at Austin Digital Inc for three years, and Director of Flight Operations & Safety at Eclipse Aviation. Solan has also contributed to the industry as the Business Development Director at SimAuthor and the FOQA Program Manager for the US Air Force under Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Military and Aviation Background
Chris Solan has a deep-rooted background in military and commercial aviation. He served nine years in the United States Air Force as a Combat Pilot/Mission Commander and an Aerospace Engineer in Program Management. Following his military service, he worked at United Airlines as an Airbus 320 Instructor Pilot, Boeing 737 First Officer, and Boeing 727 Flight Engineer for five years. His extensive aviation experience lays a solid foundation for his expertise in the aerospace sector.
Educational Qualifications
Chris Solan holds an Executive MBA from The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management, completed between 2010 and 2012. He earned a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), studied at NTSB Academy to receive a Certificate in 2006, and completed his high school education at Eldorado High School and ACS Athens. His strong educational background supports his technical and managerial acumen in the aerospace industry.
Expertise in Digital Transformation and Product Development
Chris Solan is skilled in enabling digital transformation within the aerospace sector through cloud-based data analytics solutions. He has significant experience in developing and managing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) products. His career in product development, marketing, and sales within the aerospace industry highlights his proficiency in bringing innovative solutions to market and supporting customer needs effectively.