Chris Ditchburn

Chris Ditchburn is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in engineering and product management. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Platform at IFS since January 2020, Chris leads Platform Engineering operations. Prior to this role, Chris was Senior Director of Engineering at OpenText from June 2014 to January 2020, overseeing Product Management, Engineering, and QA teams for the OT2 and AppWorks platforms across a global team of 200. Furthermore, Chris held various engineering and management positions at NGA Human Resources, including Development Director and Release Manager, and began a career in software engineering at Rebus HR. Chris's foundational experience includes service in the Royal Air Force as an Avionics Technician, coupled with academic credentials that include a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science from Lincoln College.