Chris Cortes
About Chris Cortes
Chris Cortes is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in product management and identity verification. He currently works at Onfido and serves as Co-Chair of the Identity Verification and Binding Working Group at FIDO Alliance, focusing on driving the adoption of certification programs.
Current Role at Onfido
Chris Cortes serves as a Senior Product Manager at Onfido, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing product strategies that enhance identity verification solutions. His work emphasizes the importance of user experience and product functionality, contributing to Onfido's mission of providing secure and efficient identity verification services.
Experience at FIDO Alliance
Since 2022, Chris Cortes has been a Co-Chair of the Identity Verification and Binding Working Group at FIDO Alliance. He leads initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption of FIDO's certification programs, which include remote identity verification, document authentication, and face verification. His leadership in this role is pivotal in advancing standards for secure online identity verification.
Previous Positions at Microsoft
Chris Cortes worked at Microsoft for a total of ten years in various roles. He began as an Explorer Intern in 2009 for two months, followed by a three-month Program Manager Intern position in 2010. He then served as a Program Manager from 2011 to 2018, where he contributed to multiple projects in Seattle, Washington. His extensive experience at Microsoft provided him with a strong foundation in product management and program development.
Role at Improbable
From 2018 to 2021, Chris Cortes worked as a Product Manager at Improbable in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing product development and strategy, focusing on innovative solutions within the gaming and simulation industries. His tenure at Improbable allowed him to further refine his skills in product management and team collaboration.
Educational Background
Chris Cortes holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He later pursued a Master's degree in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2017 to 2022. His educational background provides a solid technical foundation that supports his career in product management and technology.