Role and Company

Senior Manager, Appstore Developer Relations, Amazon

Expertise

20 years experience in information technology

Location

Seattle, WA

About CJ

After 10 years as a deputy sheriff and paramedic, I chose to recreate my professional career in technology. My experience includes small startups, medium sized consulting firms and large enterprise businesses (12 years IBM Software Group). I am now in my 6th year at Amazon and run the developer relations organization for Amazon Appstore, advising mobile application developers on how to create quality applications for smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices.

Outside of my career, I enjoy building houses, mechanical work, the mountains and oceans of the Pacific Northwest, Jeeping the red rocks of Moab and I have a deep love of photography.

With my diverse background from public safety to high tech, I understand the challenges associated with making a transition to a new career path.