Chris Eck
About Chris Eck
Chris Eck is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive expertise in various programming languages and technologies. He currently leads projects for Lottery Terminals at Scientific Games and has over 30 years of experience in software engineering.
Work at Scientific Games
Chris Eck has been employed at Scientific Games as a Senior Software Engineer since 1994. In this role, he serves as the Project Lead for Lottery Terminals, where he is responsible for both project management and senior programming tasks. His extensive experience in software engineering contributes to the development and implementation of lottery terminal systems.
Education and Expertise
Chris Eck holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (B.E.E.) from Manhattan College, where he studied Electrical Engineering as his major and Computer Science as his minor from 1980 to 1984. He furthered his education at New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering, earning a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) from 1984 to 1988. His expertise spans multiple programming languages and technologies, including C++, C, Windows, Linux, Visual Studio, XML, and HTML.
Background
Before joining Scientific Games, Chris Eck worked at Harris Corporation as a Firmware Programmer from 1984 to 1987. He then transitioned to LeCroy Corporation, where he served as a Senior Programmer from 1987 to 1994. His career has involved significant experience in developing applications for both embedded systems using Motorola 68000 and PC-based systems using Intel x86.
Professional Experience
Chris Eck has over 30 years of experience in software engineering, primarily focused on the lottery and gaming industry. His role at Scientific Games involves overseeing the development of lottery terminals, which requires a blend of technical skills and project management capabilities. His previous positions at Harris Corporation and LeCroy Corporation have also contributed to his extensive knowledge in firmware and software development.