Chris Armour
About Chris Armour
Chris Armour is a Product Manager with a strong background in history and extensive experience in product management and technical writing across various industries. He currently works at TribalScale and has held positions at notable companies such as Oracle, Nortel Networks, and FCS Computer Systems.
Work at TribalScale
Chris Armour has been employed as a Product Manager at TribalScale since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing product development and enhancing user experience. His responsibilities include overseeing the creation of cross-platform mobile applications and ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies. His experience in engaging with major end customers aids in understanding their requirements and developing user stories.
Education and Expertise
Chris Armour holds a Master of Arts in History from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 1986 to 1987. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from McGill University, attending from 1983 to 1986. Additionally, he has a Certificate in Machining, CNC, and CAD Drafting from Mohawk College, completed between 2001 and 2003. His expertise includes managing user story reviews and customer acceptance for concurrent projects, as well as creating engaging mobile applications.
Background
Chris Armour's professional background includes diverse roles in product management and technical writing. He began his career at Bombardier as a Technical Writer from 1987 to 1989. He later worked at Nortel Networks in various capacities, including Senior Technical Writer and Product Manager, from 1993 to 2005. His experience spans multiple industries, including technology and manufacturing, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of product development.
Previous Employment History
Before joining TribalScale, Chris Armour held several significant positions. He worked as an OEM Product Manager at FCS Computer Systems from 2007 to 2013 and as an Infrastructure Product Manager at The Reynolds and Reynolds Company for six months in 2006. He also served as a Senior Product Manager at Mozzaz Corporation in 2015 and as a Marketing Communications Specialist at Tigercat Industries from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Oracle as Product Manager for NetSuite from 2017 to 2019 further solidified his expertise in product management.
Skills and Specializations
Chris Armour specializes in creating engaging cross-platform mobile applications using Agile processes. He has experience in managing the cadence of user story reviews and customer acceptance for concurrent projects. His ability to engage with major end customers allows him to effectively gather requirements and create detailed user stories, ensuring that product development aligns with user needs.