Christopher Owens
About Christopher Owens
Christopher Owens is a Volunteer Mentor currently working at Resilient Coders in Boston, Massachusetts. He has extensive experience in various leadership roles across consulting and academia, with a focus on technology and environmental issues.
Work at Resilient Coders
Christopher Owens has been serving as a Volunteer Mentor at Resilient Coders since 2019. In this role, he contributes his extensive knowledge and experience to support individuals in developing coding skills. His involvement focuses on mentoring and guiding participants through their learning processes, helping them prepare for careers in technology.
Professional Experience
Christopher Owens has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked at CALM Energy, Inc. as VP Targeted Reliability from 2012 to 2019. Prior to that, he was the Founding Principal at Interisle Consulting Group from 2001 to 2011. His earlier roles include Director of Technical Consulting at BiosGroup, Inc. and Principal Consultant at BBN. He also served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago and as a Financial Analyst at ExxonMobil.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Owens holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale University, where he studied from 1983 to 1989. He also earned an AB in Psychology from Columbia University between 1975 and 1979. His academic background includes expertise in computing and artificial intelligence, with project areas focusing on the internet-of-things for energy conservation.
Background
Christopher Owens has a diverse background that spans academia and industry. He began his career as a Research Assistant at Yale University and later transitioned to various roles in consulting and education. His experience includes leading cross-functional teams and developing strategies for corporate, government, and non-governmental organizations. He has a strong interest in mission-driven projects, particularly those addressing environmental and social equity.
Recent Projects and Initiatives
In recent years, Christopher Owens has engaged in writing code and deploying prototype systems in real-world applications. He focuses on solving pragmatic problems for various enterprises, leveraging his extensive experience to develop effective strategies and policies.