Chris Stephens is VP of Data Technology for American Eagle Outfitters. Chris leads the entire data value chain; from data engineering to reporting, Data Science and Governance. Centered on the Customer Journey, Chris and team bring data decisioning to all aspects of the business. Chris has been in technology his entire career, most recently with Pivotal. At Pivotal, Chris combined machine learning, modern software engineering and distributed systems to bring value to some of the world’s largest organizations. Chris loves working for the best brand in retail, in the hottest city in America. Plus, with 5 kids, the discounts come in handy!​