Chicago, IL
408.499.6748
Chris Byrne
Product Lead & Software Engineer
Driving $4M+ in revenue through innovative software solutions and cross-functional leadership
About Christopher
Product Leader & Software Engineer
Product leader and software engineer with 5+ years driving innovation in advanced manufacturing. Specialized in RF/antenna technologies, government contracts, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven track record of increasing software revenue by 100%+ and delivering $4M+ in contracts.
Experience Timeline
3D Fortify
Leading product strategy and cross-functional teams, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing solutions. Increased software revenue by 100%+ and delivered $4M+ in government contracts.
3D Fortify
Developed materials solutions and engineering processes, contributing to significant revenue growth and contract acquisitions. Specialized in RF/antenna technologies and materials research.
AptarGroup
Focused on product development and engineering solutions in manufacturing environment. Worked on innovative packaging solutions and process optimization.
Johnson Controls
Supported manufacturing operations and process improvements. Gained hands-on experience in industrial engineering and lean manufacturing principles.
Marquette University
Conducted research in mechanical engineering lab, focusing on materials testing and analysis. Supported faculty research projects and published findings.
General Electric
Rotational engineering program across multiple divisions. Gained exposure to aviation, healthcare, and power systems engineering.
Core Competencies
Product Leadership
- Team management
- Stakeholder alignment
- Revenue growth
- Strategic planning
Technical Excellence
- Python development
- Cloud platforms
- Data analytics
- RF/Antenna technologies
Project Management
- PMP certified
- Budget management
- Cross-functional delivery
- Government contracts
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering
Marquette University
Impact & Results
Revenue Growth
Increased software subscription revenue by over 100% by streamlining targeted workflows and reducing process steps by 60%
Contract Success
Captured over $4M in government and defense contracts through enhanced proposal processes and cross-functional team leadership
Process Optimization
Reduced production defect rates from 50% to less than 15% by developing Python-based image processing algorithms
Operational Efficiency
Recovered 30 engineering hours monthly by automating operational processes and improved production throughput by over 300%
Cost Reduction
Reduced tool treatment time by 56% and cost by 46% through materials requalification and process optimization
Team Leadership
Successfully managed teams of 4-7 contributors across commercial and technical functions
Technical Expertise
Leadership & Communication
Software Development
Data Analysis
Project Management
Professional Certifications
Let's Build Something Amazing Together
Ready to drive revenue growth and optimize your product development? Let's discuss how my experience in software leadership and advanced manufacturing can benefit your team.