Chris Ferguson

Chris Ferguson is a data and software engineering expert with extensive experience in leading teams and managing data platforms. Currently serving as the Head of Data Platform at Gusto! since January 2017, Chris has successfully utilized technologies such as Kafka and Heroku Connect to enhance data synchronization and reporting quality. Previously, Chris held engineering leadership roles at BrightScope, where responsibilities included processing and normalizing sales data for asset management firms, and The Active Network, where management of multiple agile teams and migration of legacy applications was crucial. Chris began the professional journey as a Web Developer at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the same institution.