Product and business development executive with decades of experience taking products and maximizing their profit potential. Successfully served global strategy and operations leadership roles in software and high technology companies. Led business and technology teams in the enterprise software, professional services, publishing and customer success industries. Consistently recruited for industry experience, leadership skills and ability to drive profitable growth with high rates of customer success and reference ability. Specialties: Market Strategy; Solutions Development; Technology Partnerships; Product Positioning; Customer Success; Sales/Product/Marketing Management; Pre and Post Sales Field Operations; Leadership Identification and Development; Channels and Alliances Management; Business Architecture / Innovation; IT Strategy and Delivery; Applications Development and Performance Management; Change and Quality Management; Cloud; Automation; Product Lifecycle Management; Internet of Things (IoT)

Vice President of Business Development @ Lead the business development strategy and operations to monetize the various product development investments of the Stardock Strategic Investment Fund. From January 2015 to Present (10 months) Plymouth, MIVice President / Co-founder @ Bring to market and grow edgerunner.com, a global software development and digital commerce business targeted at the SMB and Enterprise IT market. EdgeRunner is a Stardock Strategic Investment funded start-up and an Internet-of-Things innovation, driving the adoption of enterprise software via the digital channel. EdgeRunner's proprietary cloud-based platform delivers the industries most complete enterprise apps digital sales and marketing solution. We are continually evaluating market needs and independent developer innovations to bring compelling technology to our customers. Visit us at http://egderunner.com. From January 2013 to Present (2 years 10 months) Greater Detroit AreaDirector - Strategy and Business Development @ Vertical market strategy and business development extending Compuware solutions to high growth markets; included go-to-market planning, solution development, alliances and partner channel development, early customer adoption and global sales force enablement. From August 2008 to January 2013 (4 years 6 months) Detroit, MIDirector - Application Delivery & Portfolio Management Solutions @ Rationalized and repositioned Compuware ALM business to improve customer value and ease solution adoption. Supported transition of business unit to MicroFocus. From November 2007 to December 2008 (1 year 2 months) GlobalSenior Solution Architect - Application Delivery Management @ IT strategy and process improvement for delivery of products, services and service to business stakeholders, with a focus on IT / technology as an enabler of business growth and customer relationships. Large ERP and CRM implementation management. CMMi and ITIL v3 certification. From May 2004 to November 2007 (3 years 7 months) Detroit, MIGlobal Project and Quality Operations Manager - Compuware Labs @ Led business transformation and process improvement efforts in the mainframe labs, increasing speed to market and quality of product while lowering cost of product development. From February 2002 to May 2004 (2 years 4 months) Detroit, MIGlobal Product Coordinator / Release Manager - Compuware Labs @ Managed software release to market process for Compuware's highest earning products. From November 1999 to February 2002 (2 years 4 months) Detroit, MIRegional Director - Northeast @ Launched operations for Banc One Financial Services business unit across New York (7 offices). Managed the launch and initial market build up. Generated over $80 million in assets in first year. From May 1998 to November 1999 (1 year 7 months) Financial Services Regional Manager @ Managed multiple Norwest Financial operations across New York. Turn around specialist for under performing regions, building well balanced high performing portfolio's that consistently rated #1 for profitable growth nationally. From September 1994 to May 1998 (3 years 9 months) New York

Christopher Kowal is skilled in: Cloud Computing, Business Process..., Business Development, Product Management, IT Strategy, Sales Enablement, Digital Marketing, Partner Management, Product Marketing, IT Service Management, Business Strategy, Mobile Applications, Enterprise Software, P&L Management, Business Analysis, IT Management, IT Outsourcing, ITIL, Product Lifecycle..., Strategy, Process Management, Business Planning, CRM, Product Launch, Contract Negotiation, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Internet, Software Implementation, Partner Relationship..., Management Consulting..., Engagement Management, Product/service..., Product Design, Product Strategy, Process Optimization, Process Mapping, Business Management, International Business, Commercial Management, Financial Management, M&A experience, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Program Management, New Business Development, Start-ups