Chris Paap
About Chris Paap
Chris Paap is a Sales Engineer at Platform9 Systems, specializing in AI/ML, Edge, and Virtualization. He has extensive experience in product management and systems engineering, having previously held roles at Nutanix, SolarWinds, and Hanger, Inc.
Current Role at Platform9
Chris Paap currently serves as a Sales Engineer at Platform9 Systems, focusing on AI/ML, Edge, and Virtualization. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the development and execution of strategies that align with customer needs in these advanced technology areas. In addition to his sales engineering responsibilities, he also holds the position of Product Manager for Telco/5G, Bare Metal, and Virtualization since 2021. In this capacity, he drives the vision, roadmap, and execution of Platform9's platform in various verticals, including Telco/5G and Retail.
Previous Experience
Before joining Platform9, Chris Paap held several significant roles in the tech industry. He worked at Nutanix as a Senior Solutions Marketing Manager from 2018 to 2021, where he was based in the Austin, Texas area. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Systems Engineer at Hanger, Inc. from 2011 to 2012 and as a Manager of Systems Engineering at the same company from 2012 to 2014. His experience also includes a four-year tenure as a Product Manager at SolarWinds from 2014 to 2018 and earlier roles as a Systems Engineer and Senior Systems Administrator at SolarWinds and Harcourt, respectively.
Education and Certifications
Chris Paap holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Systems Management from St. Edward's University. He is also pursuing a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the Texas McCombs School of Business, expected to conclude in 2024. In addition to his formal education, he has obtained certifications in Pragmatic Marketing Foundations, Focus, and Build, which he applies to develop effective go-to-market strategies.
Technical Expertise
Chris specializes in deploying Kubernetes to scale AI/ML workloads on-premises. His technical expertise ensures that teams can effectively meet their modeling, inferencing, and generative AI requirements. He communicates technical requirements and strategic vision to both internal and external stakeholders, acting as a product owner and champion. His focus on crafting messaging and positioning that resonates with customers is a key aspect of his role at Platform9.