Chris Bickerstaff
About Chris Bickerstaff
Chris Bickerstaff serves as the AVP Application Development Manager at Protective Life, a position he has held since 2021. With a background in application development and business systems analysis, he has over a decade of experience in the industry.
Work at Protective Life
Chris Bickerstaff has been serving as the AVP Application Development Manager at Protective Life since 2021. In this role, he oversees application development initiatives and manages a team to enhance the company's technology solutions. Prior to this position, he held various roles at Protective Life, including Director of Application Development from 2012 to 2021 and Business Systems Analyst from 2009 to 2012. His extensive experience within the company spans over a decade, contributing to multiple projects that support the organization’s operational goals.
Education and Expertise
Chris Bickerstaff earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Auburn University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in application development and business systems. This combination of marketing knowledge and technical skills has enabled him to effectively bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions in his various roles.
Background
Before joining Protective Life, Chris Bickerstaff worked at SunGard Omni as an Application Engineer from 2002 to 2009. During his seven years there, he developed technical skills and gained experience in application engineering, which contributed to his career progression in the technology sector. His work experience reflects a strong background in application development and systems analysis.
Career Progression
Chris Bickerstaff's career has shown a clear trajectory in application development and management. Starting as an Application Engineer at SunGard Omni, he transitioned to Protective Life, where he initially worked as a Business Systems Analyst. His advancement to Director of Application Development and then to AVP Application Development Manager illustrates his growth and increasing responsibilities within the field over the years.