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Christopher Jennison

Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft & AI Strategic Advisor

From scaling enterprise teams at Microsoft Copilot Studio to setting up new companies for success with top-notch MVP deliveries and strategic technical guidance. Specializing in AI integration, enterprise architecture, and turning innovative ideas into measurable business results.

I live in Manchester, New Hampshire with my wife, my 2 year old daughter, dogs and cats

10M+

Users Reached

12+

Years Experience

$1M

Contract Revenue

100+

Managed Engineers

About Me

Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft and AI Strategic Advisor, specializing in scaling engineering organizations and building cutting-edge AI solutions.

My Journey

Academic Foundation

UMass Amherst CompSci Summa Cum Laude → USGS Anadromous Fish Research Data Visualizations

Digital Marketing Innovation

Promoboxx - Boston, building enterprise digital marketing platforms for retailers

Startup CTO Success

Komodal CTO - Port of LA logistics innovation → Successful acquisition in 2022

AI Platform Pioneer

Nuance - Built Mix.dialog conversational AI platform, pioneering voice AI technology

Strategic Advisory

Code Upscale - Strategic Advisor & Consultant, achieving $1M+ in contract revenue

Enterprise AI Leadership (Current)

Microsoft - Copilot Studio Principal Manager, innovator and AI engineering advisor

Professional Experience

Microsoft
Copilot Studio

Principal Engineer and Manager

Nuance Communications
Voice AI Platform

Conversational AI Frontend Lead Engineer

USGS
Data Visualization Engineering

Government Services Contractor

Code Upscale
International Technical Sales & Contracting

CTO & Strategic Advisor

Promoboxx
Digital Marketing Software Engineering

Enterprise and Retailer Platform

Komodal
Port of LA, Drayage Logistics Engineering

CTO, Acquired in 2022

Core Expertise

Leadership & Management

Engineering Management
Team Scaling
Process Optimization
Strategic Planning
International Teams

Frontend & Modern Web

React
TypeScript
Next.js
Redux
RxJS
Modern SPA

Backend & Infrastructure

Node.js
Azure
MongoDB
REST APIs
Microservices

AI & Enterprise Systems

Microsoft Copilot Studio
AI Integration
Enterprise Architecture
Low/No-Code Platforms

Business & Strategy

Strategic Partnerships
Revenue Growth
CTO Leadership
Process Innovation

🇩🇪 Deutsch

Independent study • 4 years • B2 level

Available for German-speaking clients and projects

Services & Expertise

Comprehensive engineering services with a focus on AI-enhanced development workflows that deliver exceptional results.

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Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft & AI Strategic Advisor