Christopher Allen Kadoch

Chief Technology Officer at Rekor Recognition Systems

Christopher Allen Kadoch has extensive work experience in various technology-related roles. Christopher Allen started their career in 1981 with FMC Corporation, where they served as a Senior Specialty Engineer and worked on Low Observable technology programs. Christopher Allen later joined Lockheed Martin as a Senior Product Manager, leading the transformation from DOD to commercial business and managing strategic solutions involving AI/ML/Video Analytics.

In 1996, Kadoch joined Kodak/Picturevision as the Vice President and Chief Scientist, where they played a key role in developing a groundbreaking B2B and B2C Internet service for photograph distribution. The company was later sold to Kodak/AOL for $150M. Christopher Allen then moved on to Vingage Corporation as the Vice President and Chief Corporate Analyst, responsible for strategic planning and launching a new internet-based video information management company.

In 2002, Kadoch created cMedia, a Video Evidence Information Management company, and served as its President. Christopher Allen pioneered the Video Evidence Management industry and focused the company's efforts on serving the law enforcement sector.

From 2005 to 2017, Kadoch worked for L3 Mobile-Vision as the Vice President & Chief Scientist, leading new business development, digital transformation, and strategic direction. Christopher Allen successfully built the digital evidence business into a market leader with significant revenue growth.

In 2017, they became the Chief Technology Officer at Organizational Strategies, Inc., where they led strategic and tactical management, consolidating two disparate groups. Christopher Allen then joined Axon in 2019 as a Strategic/Tactical Consultancy, bringing their expertise in AI/ML/Video Analytics and ALPR to develop and articulate corporate digital strategies.

Currently, Kadoch holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Rekor Recognition Systems, Inc., a role they took on in 2020.

Christopher Allen Kadoch obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Mathematics from San Jose State University, which they completed between 1978 and 1984. Christopher Allen also pursued Post Graduate Studies during this time. Additionally, they engaged in Graduate Studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics as well as Special Studies, although the specific duration is not provided. Furthermore, Christopher pursued Special Studies at Michigan Technological University, however, the degree attained is not specified, and no timeframe is mentioned.

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  • Chief Technology Officer

    February, 2020 - present

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