Christopher Violas

Christopher Violas has a diverse work experience in various industries and roles. Christopher founded and served as the CEO of BLAZE since 2016. Christopher also worked in Amazon Web Services as a Start Up Business Development Manager from February 2018 to April 2019 and as an Account Manager from May 2016 to April 2019. Prior to that, they were employed at Rosetta, where they held roles such as Senior Associate Account Manager from January 2016 to May 2016, Associate Account Manager from March 2015 to January 2016, and Business Analyst from January 2014 to March 2015. Additionally, they worked at SWAV UnderApparel as a Strategy and Solutions employee from November 2013 to April 2016. Earlier in their career, they gained experience as a Crossfit Trainer at CrossfitSLO from March 2013 to December 2013 and as a Personal Trainer at Club24 from May 2010 to December 2013. Christopher also had an internship at Quivers as a Business Analyst Intern from May 2013 to September 2013.

Christopher Violas attended Servite High School from 2005 to 2009. Christopher then pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Information Technology at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2009 to 2013.

In addition to their academic education, Christopher Violas obtained several certifications throughout their career. Christopher became a TRX Group Fitness Instructor through TRX Training in May 2012. Later, in December 2013, they achieved certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross. In March 2013, they became a Crossfit Level One Trainer through CrossFit, Inc. Finally, in June 2009, they obtained the NASM CPT certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).