Chris Stephens
About Chris Stephens
Chris Stephens serves as the Director of Platform Engineering at Scale AI, where he leads a team focused on orchestration tools and data management. He has a strong background in software and infrastructure management, with previous roles at Meta, Tesla, Citadel, and AIG.
Work at ScaleAI
Chris Stephens serves as the Director of Platform Engineering at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a team focused on developing orchestration tools, managing cost attribution, and overseeing databases and data storage solutions. His responsibilities include ensuring the efficiency and reliability of foundational software and infrastructure components, which are critical for the company's operations.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Chris Stephens worked at Citadel as the Director of Core Engineering from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was a Senior Manager of Infra Engineering at Tesla from 2014 to 2019. He also held the position of Engineering Manager at Meta from 2019 to 2021. His career began at AIG, where he served as Manager of Server Application Infra from 2011 to 2014. This diverse experience across various high-profile companies has equipped him with a broad skill set in engineering and infrastructure management.
Education and Expertise
Chris Stephens earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Western Connecticut State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in managing cloud infrastructure and infra-as-code tooling. He has developed a deep understanding of foundational software and infrastructure components, including identity platforms, data abstraction, and billing systems.
Background
Chris Stephens has extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in platform engineering and infrastructure management. He has worked in various capacities across multiple organizations, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City Metropolitan Area. His career spans over a decade, reflecting a commitment to advancing technology solutions in complex environments.