Christopher Ong
About Christopher Ong
Christopher Ong serves as the Director of Engineering at Ovation.io, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in software engineering, having held leadership roles at various companies, including EMC and OV Loop, Inc.
Current Role at Ovation.io
Christopher Ong serves as the Director of Engineering at Ovation.io, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the strategic direction of the company. His leadership focuses on enhancing engineering processes and fostering team development. He is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Previous Experience at OV Loop, Inc.
Before joining Ovation.io, Christopher Ong worked as the Director of Software Engineering at OV Loop, Inc. from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he designed and implemented the OV Voice SDK for the company's chat application. He played a key role in integrating engineering resources following the acquisition of RoamingAround, where he also served as Director of Software Engineering from 2015 to 2017.
Career at EMC
Christopher Ong began his career at EMC, where he worked as a Software Engineer II from 2005 to 2010. Over five years, he contributed to various projects and gained valuable experience in software development. His work included leading the integration of OV Pro and OV (gen 2) headsets into the company's mobile application.
Education and Academic Background
Christopher Ong studied Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He also attended Boston College High School, which provided a foundation for his academic and professional pursuits in technology and engineering.
Team Expansion and Agile Development
At Ovation.io, Christopher Ong successfully expanded the mobile engineering team from 5 to 15 members, which included the addition of 2 technical managers and 11 engineers specializing in iOS and Android development. He standardized the agile development process across the company, enhancing productivity and collaboration among teams.