Chris Nichols
About Chris Nichols
Chris Nichols serves as the Director of Information Management Practice at Unify Consulting, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in data management and consulting, having held leadership roles at several prominent companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work at Unify Consulting
Chris Nichols has been serving as the Director of the Information Management Practice at Unify Consulting since 2018. In this role, he has focused on leading initiatives in data management and information strategy across the San Francisco Bay Area and the Western Region. He has also held the position of Data Management Competency Leader since 2018, contributing to the development and implementation of data management practices within the organization. His tenure at Unify Consulting has lasted for over five years, reflecting his commitment to enhancing information management solutions.
Previous Experience in Consulting
Before joining Unify Consulting, Chris Nichols held several significant positions in the consulting industry. He worked at Capgemini Consulting as the Principal Insights & Data Practice Leader from 2016 to 2018, where he led the Western Region. Prior to that, he was the Master Data Management Practice Leader at Hitachi Consulting from 2012 to 2016. His experience also includes a role as Director of Product Data Quality Mastering Solutions at Oracle from 2010 to 2012, where he focused on product data quality initiatives.
Educational Background
Chris Nichols has a diverse educational background. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Master of Arts degree. He also attended Fielding Graduate University, focusing on Coaching from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he studied Leadership at the Center For Leadership Studies in 2005. His foundational education includes attendance at Pomona College and Los Alamitos High School.
Career Progression and Leadership Roles
Chris Nichols has held various leadership roles throughout his career. He served as the Director of Alliances at Silver Creek Systems from 2006 to 2009 and as Senior Director of Product Marketing & Management at edify from 2004 to 2006. His earlier career includes positions such as VP of Sales & Consulting at Aspect Communications and Sr. Director of Strategic Business Development at Nortel's eBusiness Division. This extensive experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in business development and strategic leadership.