George Chen
About George Chen
George Chen serves as the VP of Professional Services at Segment, bringing extensive experience in cloud, DevOps, and digital transformation. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Cisco, BMC Software, and Deloitte Consulting, and emphasizes optimizing business value through technology.
Current Role at Segment
George Chen serves as the Vice President of Professional Services at Segment, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on delivering consulting services that help clients maximize their technology investments. His leadership emphasizes a mission-oriented approach to ensure clients achieve optimal business value through technology.
Previous Experience in Professional Services
Prior to his current role, George Chen held various positions in professional services. He was the Vice President of Digital Transformation Advisory Services at Mirantis from 2016 to 2017. He also worked at Cisco in multiple roles, including Director of Advanced Services from 2009 to 2014 and Director of Cloud and Digital Advisory Services from 2017 to 2018. His experience spans across consulting and advisory services in the technology sector.
Educational Background
George Chen studied Industrial Engineering at Lehigh University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 1994 to 1998. He also completed his secondary education at Bedford High School. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in technology and consulting.
Expertise in Technology and Consulting
George Chen possesses expertise in several key areas, including Cloud, DevOps, Converged architecture, and Big Data. His focus is on ensuring that clients derive optimal business value from their technology investments. His leadership skills are particularly strong in consulting services related to cloud and digital transformation.
Career Timeline and Roles
George Chen has a diverse career history in the technology sector. He worked at SAP as an Educational Services Consultant from 2001 to 2005 and at Deloitte Consulting as an ERP Consultant from 1998 to 2000. His earlier roles include Director of Professional Services at Egenera from 2005 to 2009 and Director of Cloud Services CoE at BMC Software from 2014 to 2016. This extensive experience has shaped his approach to consulting and professional services.