Chris Cope

Chris Cope is a seasoned technical leader currently serving as the VP of Engineering at CADDi, where they focus on delivering transformational AI to manufacturers. With a robust background in scaling startups, Chris previously held significant roles such as Sr Director of Software Engineering and CISO at Xometry, where they contributed to the company's growth from Series B to IPO. Chris has also gained experience as a consultant at Laconia, serving multiple sectors including healthcare and defense, and has played key roles at organizations like the National Institutes of Health and Aledade, Inc. They hold a BS and are pursuing an MS in Computer Science from the University of Chicago and DePaul University, respectively.