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Chris Defay

Lead Technical Writer

Chris DeFay is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technical writing, content development, and art history education. Currently serving as Lead Technical Writer at OpenText since September 2017, Chris leads a team focused on security, forensic, and ediscovery product documentation. Previous roles include Senior Content Developer and Content Developer at Guidance Software, where Chris fostered best practices in content development. As a Principal Consultant, Chris modernized organizational technology strategies, while earlier experience at Google involved linguistics and analytical roles that contributed to advertising effectiveness. Additionally, Chris has held academic positions at Otis College of Art and Design and the University of Michigan, enhancing a strong background in art history with a Ph.D. and master's degrees. Current advisory involvement includes serving on the board of the LACMA Art + Technology Lab.

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