Summary
Chris Nankervis is an engineering manager in Melbourne with 11 years of hands-on software experience and 14 years in the tech industry overall, now leading engineering at HotDoc. He brings a well-rounded technical background from roles across startups and scale-ups—spanning web development, product engineering, and senior engineering at GreenSync and ActivePipe—while prioritising psychological safety and continuous improvement. Chris excels at empowering teams to deliver reliable, user-focused software and enjoys mentoring engineers to reach their potential. He blends practical delivery experience with a designer’s sensibility from early web and multimedia work, which helps bridge product and engineering conversations. Known for fostering collaborative cultures, he finds deep satisfaction in creating environments where engineers can take smart risks and learn fast. Based in Melbourne, he combines steady execution with a focus on people-first leadership.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) at Trinity Grammar School, Kew
Bachelor of Multimedia Media Studies, Bachelor of Multimedia Media Studies at Swinburne University of Technology
English