Chris Sims

Board Member at Innovate Birmingham

Chris Sims, founding team member and CEO of Sigao Studios, found his stride as a software engineer and project manager during his management information systems studies at the University of Alabama. Now, with over 20 years of programming and 16 years of project management experience under his belt, Chris confidently leads his team to identify complex problems and push the boundaries to achieve high-performing, innovative and sleek solutions.

Chris leverages his mastery of project management and mentoring techniques to build collaborative and creative project teams that are empowered to deliver dynamic results. His passion is watching clients-from startups to $60 million IT projects-succeed at agile software development through Sigao's technical solutions. As part of building strong teams and projects, Chris has worked with a broad range of Workforce Development initiatives ranging from regional programs such as the Central Six IT Apprenticeship Consortium to nationwide initiatives with significant advocacy in Washington DC and beyond.