Summary
Chris Cook is a seasoned technology executive and operator with two decades of software and business leadership, currently serving as COO at Navarik where he partners with engineering and executive teams to deliver global commodity management software. He progressed through hands-on engineering and management roles—from development lead to VP Engineering—driving architecture changes, GCP and Node.js adoption, and delivering an on-time, on-budget MVP while producing 24% EBITA for the technology organization. Chris has a track record of eliminating externally reported defects, scaling teams and revenue (including $250M+ annual billing features and $1M+ uplift in services), and winning Tier 1 clients through technical-led business development. A pragmatic coach and culture shaper, he builds performance frameworks and low-attrition teams that translate technical excellence into measurable commercial results. Based in Vancouver, he blends startup founder experience with enterprise delivery, having founded and exited web businesses earlier in his career.
13 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
BSc (Joint Honours), BSc (Joint Honours) at Keele University
MSc Information Technology, MSc Information Technology at University of Nottingham
Bulgarian, English