Christopher Powroznik
VP of Engineering, Ex Populus
LinkedIn Profile: [Christopher Powroznik - Ex Populus - LinkedIn](https://ca.linkedin.com/in/cpowroznik)
Professional Overview
Christopher Powroznik is a seasoned entrepreneur and an innovative software developer with a comprehensive professional background spanning multiple industries. As of April 2022, he serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Ex Populus, a game development company. His role involves leading engineering efforts and contributing to the company's strategic direction, particularly in the development of next-generation games.
Additionally, Christopher is the CEO and Co-Founder of Frame One Software Inc., a company focused on product design and development. In his capacity as CEO, he oversees day-to-day operations, manages a team of developers, UI designers, and Quality Assurance personnel, and ensures the delivery of professional software products to clients.
Professional Experience
- VP of Engineering, Ex Populus
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Duration: April 2022 - Present
- Responsibilities:
- Leading engineering projects and teams.
- Overseeing development cycles and technical innovations.
- Actively involved in recruitment, bridging skills gaps by aggressively hiring developers.
- CEO and Co-Founder, Frame One Software Inc.
- Duration: Concurrently with VP role at Ex Populus.
- Responsibilities:
- Overseeing company operations.
- Managing cross-functional teams.
- Driving strategic initiatives in product design and client deliveries.
- Full Stack Software Developer, Prizm Media Inc.
- Duration: March 2014 - September 2019
- Role: Software development with a focus on full-stack technologies.
- Store Owner, eBay Marketplaces
- Duration: June 2010 - September 2016
- Role: Managed an online store, handling sales, customer service, and inventory.
- Manager, McDonald's Canada
- Duration: Started as an entry-level employee and progressed to Manager.
- Role: Managed staff, maintained service and cleanliness standards, ensured customer satisfaction.
- Deckhand, Fraser River Commercial Fishing
- Duration: 2003
- Role: Assisted in fishing operations, including fish transport and sales.
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Business & Computer Science (BUCS)
- Institution: UBC Sauder School of Business
- Duration: 2014 - 2020
- Focus: Intersection of business and computer science.
- Diploma of Blockchain Development
- Institution: Lighthouse Labs
- Year: 2019
- Foundations of UX: Prototyping
- Institution: lynda.com
- Certification Date: August 2015
Additional Information
- Key Attributes:
- Proven track record of leading profitable business ventures.
- Experienced across multiple sectors including software development, e-commerce, and retail management.
- Strong managerial skills with a history of effective team leadership and talent acquisition.
- Professional Interests:
- Game and application development.
- Blockchain technology.
- Full-stack software development.
- Business operations and strategic management.
- Geographical Location:
- Based in Delta, British Columbia, Canada.
Christopher's multifaceted experience and leadership in both Ex Populus and Frame One Software Inc. underline his capability to drive innovation and manage complex projects efficiently. His background in software development, combined with business acumen, positions him as a significant player in the realms of game development and software engineering.
