Chris Combs

Chris Combs is a seasoned engineering director with over two decades of experience at Intel Corporation, currently serving as the Director of Engineering for the Data Center Product Development. In this role, Chris leads hardware development activities with a focus on data-centric products, overseeing significant R&D budgets and managing cross-platform development across diverse areas such as Cloud, AI, and Edge computing. Previous positions include Engineering Manager, where Chris managed teams focused on product packaging technology, and Principal Strategic Product Planner, responsible for roadmap planning in High Performance Computing and AI segments. Chris's career began with roles at Agilent Technologies and Hewlett-Packard, where contributions included application engineering and manufacturing development. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration from Portland State University.