Chris H.
About Chris H.
Chris H. is the Chief Product Officer and Founder of Velocity AI, specializing in user-centered digital experiences and AI strategies for businesses. With extensive experience in product management at various companies, including Cisco Systems and Amazon, Chris is committed to enhancing security, sustainability, and education through technology.
Current Role at Velocity AI
Chris H. serves as the Chief Product Officer and Founder at Velocity AI, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he channels his expertise in AI strategies specifically tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. He focuses on bridging the gap between advanced technology and practical business applications, ensuring that the solutions developed are user-centered and data-driven. His leadership style emphasizes action-oriented approaches, guiding teams through significant transitions while fostering innovation.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Chris H. has extensive experience in product management across various industries. He worked at Cisco Systems as Marketing Manager in Enterprise Marketing from 2000 to 2005 and later held several key positions, including Head of Product Management for the SMB Marketplace and Marketplace on Demand from 2014 to 2017. He also served as Vice President of Product Management at Bank of the West from 2019 to 2021 and at FICX from 2021 to 2023. His experience includes a role as Principal Product Manager at Amazon from 2017 to 2019 and Group Product Manager at Backcountry.com from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Chris H. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management from Santa Clara University. Additionally, he completed coursework towards a Master's degree in Engineering at Stanford University. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in product management and technology.
Specialization and Focus Areas
Chris H. specializes in designing cohesive user-centered digital experiences across various platforms. His work emphasizes the importance of enhancing security, sustainability, and education through technology. He leads AI initiatives on a global scale and has authored articles on leveraging GPT-4 and text-to-image models. His commitment to data-driven outcomes is reflected in his development of an adoption framework inspired by cloud principles, which aims to facilitate the integration of AI technologies in business.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Chris H. has founded two companies after gaining substantial experience in product management at Fortune 500 companies. His entrepreneurial ventures include his role as Chief Product Officer and Founder at Connect 6° from 2012 to 2014. His background in product management and technology has informed his approach to building businesses that focus on innovative solutions and user experiences.