Chris Fontan

Chris Fontan has a diverse background in technology and leadership roles. Starting in 2003, they worked as a Software Developer for the State of Louisiana, where they focused on web-based secure document management systems. From 2008 to 2010, they served as a Senior Software Engineer at Boasso America, specializing in full-stack development. In 2010, they joined Netchex as the Director of Software Engineering, leading a team of software engineers, security analysts, system admins, and product managers. During their time at Netchex, they facilitated the development of cutting-edge web applications that scaled for enterprise use. In 2016, Chris joined PEC as the CTO, implementing micro-service architecture and migrating legacy operations to cloud-based services. Chris successfully recruited top talent and mitigated risks to business continuity. Chris then served as the CTO/CIO of Veriforce starting in 2019. Lastly, they became an Advisory Board Member for the Louisiana IT Symposium in 2017.

Chris Fontan attended Pope John Paul II Catholic High School, but the exact dates of their enrollment are unknown. Chris then went on to study Computer Science at Southeastern Louisiana University. In terms of additional certifications, Chris obtained an Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (ACSPO) certification from the Scrum Alliance in January 2016 and a Certified Scrum Master certification in September 2015. Chris also holds a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification obtained in January 2001. There is mention of a certification titled "Staying Sharp with Angular.js" from Code School, but no details about when or where it was obtained.