Christopher Dow

Christopher Dow

Chief Technology Officer | Leading Software, Architecture, Design, Planning & Delivery

Fortune Brands InnovationsSan Francisco, California, United States

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Experience25+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

At Fortune Brands Innovations, stewardship over connected product technologies for prestigious brands such as Moen, Master Lock, Yale, August, and SentrySafe falls within my remit as Chief Technology Officer. My focus on software development, architecture, and strategic planning is complemented by a deep-rooted proficiency in Linux and web applications, ensuring our products set the industry standard for smart home integration and security. The tenure as CTO at Yale and August U.S. honed my expertise in harmonizing hardware and software to deliver seamless user experiences. My leadership in product and program management has been pivotal in the roll-out of cutting-edge smart locks and security systems. This experience has cultivated a commitment to not only advance residential security but also to forge a future where technology empowers and protects with unwavering reliability.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Mar 2024–Present· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer, Connected ProductsCurrent
      Mar 2024–Present
  • Jun 2023–Mar 2024· 9 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Jun 2023–Mar 2024
  • Apr 2020–Jun 2023· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • CTO, Smart Residential Solutions
      Apr 2020–Jun 2023
  • Feb 2013–Apr 2020· 7 yrs 2 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Jun 2017–Apr 2020
    • VP Software
      Feb 2013–Jun 2017
  • Oct 2012–Apr 2013· 6 mos
    • Architecture
      Oct 2012–Apr 2013
  • 2007–Sep 2012· 5 yrs 8 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Architecture Expert
      Feb 2011–Sep 2012
    • Vice President, Architecture, Product Development
      Mar 2010–Feb 2011
    • Director, Software Architecture, Consumer Electronics Product Development
      Jul 2009–Mar 2010
    • Director, Architecture, CE Product Development
      Apr 2008–Mar 2010
    • Director, Middleware Software Development
      2007–Mar 2008
  • Oct 2003–2007· 3 yrs 3 mos
    • Director, Software Development
      Sep 2004–2007
    • Software Engineer
      Oct 2003–Sep 2004
  • May 2003–Oct 2003· 5 mos
    • Architect, System
      May 2003–Oct 2003
  • Sep 2001–Apr 2003· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Manager, ReplayTV System & A/V Software
      Sep 2001–Apr 2003
  • Apr 2001–Sep 2001· 5 mos
    • Principal Engineer
      Apr 2001–Sep 2001

Education

Physics

University of Oklahoma

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Enterprise ArchitectureSoftware DevelopmentArchitectureProduct ManagementAgile MethodologiesComputer ArchitectureWeb ServicesEmbedded SystemsSDLCData WarehousingSoftware Project ManagementRequirements AnalysisAJAXAPIsCross-functional Team LeadershipAPIConsumer ElectronicsTechnical DocumentationSoftware EngineeringSoftware Development Life Cycle