Chris Sells
About Chris Sells
Chris Sells serves as the Head of Product at Sourcegraph, bringing over 30 years of experience in product management and software engineering. He has previously held senior roles at companies like Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Telerik, and is also an accomplished author and speaker.
Current Role at Sourcegraph
Chris Sells serves as the Head of Product at Sourcegraph, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on integrating customer feedback into product development and organizational processes. His expertise in leveraging cloud, mobile, and web technology stacks contributes to the company’s mission of enhancing developer productivity.
Previous Experience at Meta and Google
Prior to his current role, Chris worked at Meta as a Senior Product Manager from 2022 to 2023 in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. Before that, he spent eight years at Google as a Senior Product Manager from 2014 to 2022 on the West Coast. His experience at these leading tech companies has equipped him with valuable insights into product management and development.
Education and Expertise
Chris Sells studied at the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from 1987 to 1991. He furthered his education at Oregon Health & Science University, achieving a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Software Engineering from 1992 to 1998. His educational background supports his specialization in various programming languages, including C/C++, Java/Kotlin, C#/.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Dart/Flutter.
Career Background and Leadership Roles
Chris has over 30 years of experience in the tech industry, including significant roles at companies such as Microsoft, where he was a Principal Program Manager from 2002 to 2011, and Telerik, where he served as Vice President from 2011 to 2013. He also worked at Intel Corporation as a Senior Software Engineer from 1992 to 1994. His career reflects a strong focus on building developer ecosystems and mentoring team members.
Authorship and Speaking Engagements
Chris Sells has authored 12 books and contributed to numerous magazine articles and hundreds of blog posts. He is also an experienced speaker, having delivered countless talks at various conferences. His contributions to literature and speaking engagements highlight his commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise within the tech community.