Christopher Lankford
About Christopher Lankford
Christopher Lankford serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Pie Insurance, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in software engineering leadership, having previously worked at companies like Kareo and NEXT Trucking in various senior roles.
Work at Pie Insurance
Christopher Lankford currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Pie Insurance, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Pie Insurance from 2021 to 2023. His leadership at Pie Insurance emphasizes innovation and ownership within engineering teams, fostering an environment that encourages continuous delivery and supports technological advancements.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Pie Insurance, Christopher Lankford held several significant roles in software engineering. He worked at NEXT Trucking as Vice President of Software Engineering from 2018 to 2020, and then as Senior Vice President of Software Engineering from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes positions at Kareo, where he progressed from Manager to Senior Manager, and ultimately to Vice President of Software Engineering between 2011 and 2018.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Lankford earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Indiana University Bloomington, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. His educational background also includes studies in Computer Science and Mathematics, providing him with a strong foundation in technical disciplines that support his career in software engineering and technology leadership.
Advocacy for Engineering Culture
Christopher Lankford advocates for building engineering cultures that prioritize experimentation and learning from failure. He emphasizes the importance of empowering engineering teams to make technology decisions, rather than having those decisions imposed from above. His approach focuses on creating environments that attract and retain talent through a strong organizational culture.
Beliefs in Continuous Delivery
Christopher Lankford has a strong belief in the value of continuous delivery within software engineering. He promotes practices that support this methodology, emphasizing the need for environments that facilitate ongoing development and deployment. His leadership style reflects a commitment to inspiring excellence and innovation among engineering teams.