Christopher Medina
About Christopher Medina
Christopher Medina serves as the Director and General Manager of Public Sector Sales at Chef Software, where he focuses on delivering innovative DevSecOps solutions. He has extensive experience in sales engineering and strategy development, particularly in the public sector, with previous roles at companies such as Proofpoint, Dell EMC, and Cisco Systems.
Current Role at Chef Software
Christopher Medina serves as the Director and General Manager of Public Sector Sales at Chef Software. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on delivering innovative DevSecOps and mature CI/CD solutions. His work aims to enhance IT operations and support the missions of various agencies within the public sector.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Before joining Chef Software, Christopher Medina worked at Proofpoint as a Senior Sales Engineering Manager from 2017 to 2019. He also held the position of Director of Specialty Sales Engineering at Dell EMC from 2013 to 2017. His experience in sales engineering has contributed to his expertise in developing strategies for automation in 'XaaS' models tailored for the US Federal Government.
Educational Background
Christopher Medina has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Radford University between 1990 and 1995. He also studied at Yale Law School, where he achieved a certificate in Negotiations in 2002. Additionally, he obtained a certificate in CMMI from Carnegie Mellon University in 2006 and a certificate in Business Economics and Business Process from UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics in 2008.
Career Progression in Engineering Management
Christopher Medina has a solid foundation in engineering management, having worked at Cisco Systems as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he spent eight years at BAE Systems in a similar role from 2002 to 2010. This extensive experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives.
Strategic Contributions to Revenue Growth
In his current role at Chef Software, Christopher Medina has played a key role in creating and accelerating year-over-year revenue growth. His efforts focus on strategic partner engagement, which has been essential in driving the company’s success in the public sector.