Christopher Staymates
About Christopher Staymates
Christopher Staymates serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Stax Payments, where he focuses on enhancing integrated payments for ISV platforms. With a robust technical background, he has held various leadership roles in technology and product development across multiple companies.
Current Role at Stax Payments
Christopher Staymates serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Stax Payments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on leading the development of revenue-generating, value-added services that enhance integrated payments for Independent Software Vendor (ISV) platforms. His responsibilities include translating business needs into technical solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in the payments industry.
Previous Experience at Stax Payments
Prior to his current role, Christopher Staymates worked at Stax Payments in various capacities. He served as Chief Technology Officer from 2021 to 2024, where he oversaw technology strategy and implementation. Before that, he was the Chief Innovation Officer from 2019 to 2021, contributing to the company's innovation strategy and product development.
Professional Background
Christopher Staymates has a diverse professional background in technology and software engineering. He co-founded Row Sham Bow, Inc. and served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013. He also held the position of Co-Founder and VP of Engineering at SPLYT from 2011 to 2015. His experience includes a significant tenure at Electronic Arts as a Software Architect and Lead Engineer from 2004 to 2011, and as Chief Technology Officer at IZEA from 2015 to 2019.
Education and Technical Expertise
Christopher Staymates earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Information Science & Engineering from the University of Florida, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise, enabling him to effectively bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
Achievements in Product Development
Throughout his career, Christopher Staymates has been recognized for launching new revenue-focused products and managing diverse teams across various industries. His ability to lead product development initiatives has contributed to the growth and success of the organizations he has been part of, particularly in enhancing integrated payment solutions.