Chris Feeney
About Chris Feeney
Chris Feeney serves as a Senior Presales Engineer and Channel Team Lead at IGEL Technology, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in presales engineering, security, and customer success across various companies, including Photon Research Associates and Imprivata.
Current Role at IGEL Technology
Chris Feeney serves as a Senior Presales Engineer, Channel and Team Lead at IGEL Technology since 2018. In this role, he focuses on educating and training partners about joint solution offerings. He collaborates closely with the IGEL Ready Alliances team, vendors, marketing, and sales to ensure partners are well-informed about product testing and research. Feeney supports various webinars and events aimed at enhancing partner knowledge and skills related to IGEL's products.
Previous Experience at Photon Research Associates
Before joining IGEL, Chris Feeney worked at Photon Research Associates from 1996 to 2000 as an Information Security Officer and Deputy Director of Security. During his four years in Arlington, Virginia, he was responsible for overseeing security protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Career at CSP, Inc.
Chris Feeney was employed at CSP, Inc. from 2000 to 2005, where he held multiple roles, including PreSales/Network Engineer, Security Specialist, and Applications Support. His five-year tenure in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area allowed him to develop expertise in network engineering and security solutions.
Role at Imprivata
From 2005 to 2018, Chris Feeney worked at Imprivata as a Customer Success Manager. His 13 years in this position involved market research and analysis, business case justification, product demonstrations, and customer beta testing. He also contributed to roadmap projections for new product enhancements, ensuring that customer needs were met effectively.
Education and Expertise
Chris Feeney earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a Minor in Spanish from George Mason University, studying from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in communication and collaboration within technical environments, particularly in the healthcare sector, where he serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Achievements in IGEL Services Specialization
In 2021, Chris Feeney led initiatives to assist key focus partners in achieving the IGEL Services Specialization. This program included IGEL sales and technical certifications, equipping partners with the necessary skills for sales qualification, product positioning, and conducting effective demonstrations.