Christopher Dow
Chief Technology Officer | Leading Software, Architecture, Design, Planning & Delivery
Fortune Brands Innovations•San Francisco, California, United States
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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
- Fortune Brands InnovationsCurrentMar 2024–Present· 2 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Technology Officer, Connected ProductsCurrentMar 2024–Present
- Jun 2023–Mar 2024· 9 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerJun 2023–Mar 2024
- Apr 2020–Jun 2023· 3 yrs 2 mos
- CTO, Smart Residential SolutionsApr 2020–Jun 2023
- Feb 2013–Apr 2020· 7 yrs 2 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerJun 2017–Apr 2020
- VP SoftwareFeb 2013–Jun 2017
- Oct 2012–Apr 2013· 6 mos
- ArchitectureOct 2012–Apr 2013
- 2007–Sep 2012· 5 yrs 8 mos
- Senior Vice President, Architecture ExpertFeb 2011–Sep 2012
- Vice President, Architecture, Product DevelopmentMar 2010–Feb 2011
- Director, Software Architecture, Consumer Electronics Product DevelopmentJul 2009–Mar 2010
- Director, Architecture, CE Product DevelopmentApr 2008–Mar 2010
- Director, Middleware Software Development2007–Mar 2008
- Oct 2003–2007· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Director, Software DevelopmentSep 2004–2007
- Software EngineerOct 2003–Sep 2004
- May 2003–Oct 2003· 5 mos
- Architect, SystemMay 2003–Oct 2003
- Sep 2001–Apr 2003· 1 yr 7 mos
- Manager, ReplayTV System & A/V SoftwareSep 2001–Apr 2003
- Apr 2001–Sep 2001· 5 mos
- Principal EngineerApr 2001–Sep 2001
Education
Physics
University of Oklahoma