Chris Beatson

VP Engineering & CTO - NRTC Broadband Solutions at National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative

Chris Beatson's work experience includes:

1. VP Engineering & CTO - NRTC Broadband Solutions (February 2023 - Present): Responsible for overseeing all technical aspects and establishing the company's technical vision and product roadmap.

2. CTO - Managed Services at NRTC (September 2015 - February 2023): Led the execution of product and technology strategy, established corporate technology architecture, and ensured it could support future business needs.

3. Business Owner at Code Ninjas - Cary/Morrisville (May 2018 - January 2020): Successfully purchased and grew a Code Ninjas franchise, making it the second-highest revenue generating center in the country before selling it.

4. VP. Project Management at NeoNova Network Services (October 2008 - September 2015): Responsible for all customer-facing and internal projects, enabling service providers to offer premium communications and support services.

5. Director of Project Management at NeoNova Network Services (February 2004 - October 2008): Oversaw company-wide customer-facing initiatives, managed a support team, and participated in presentations and training seminars.

6. Project Manager at NeoNova Network Services (March 2002 - February 2004): Managed technical customer-facing projects, spearheaded affiliate migrations and installations, and planned and managed emergency projects.

7. Lead Application Developer at NeoNova Network Services (February 2000 - March 2002): Designed, developed, and enhanced applications, hired and managed a team of developers, and delivered custom applications for clients.

8. Senior Programmer Analyst at City of Lubbock (May 1997 - February 2000): Developed and maintained internet and intranet sites for city departments, trained and mentored staff, and developed custom software applications.

9. Internet Developer at Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (February 1996 - May 1997): Designed, developed, and maintained various commercial websites for a local newspaper.

Chris Beatson completed high school at Grapevine High School from 1988 to 1990. Chris then attended Texas Tech University from 1990 to 1993, studying Computer Science and Design Communication. Chris did not earn a degree during this time.

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