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Chris Pankaew

Energizer · DISC type I
Director of Technical Product at AI Leadership
📍 South San Francisco, California, United States

Chris Pankaew is a Director of Technical Product with over 12 years of experience delivering advanced AI and software solutions. He specializes in leading complex technical projects from ideation to launch, translating business needs into scalable products. Colleagues praise him for being focused, a clear communicator, and a pro at project management.

Passionate about leveraging technology for positive impact, Chris co-founded a non-profit, Zion Foundation, that uses AI and automation to optimize resource allocation for humanitarian initiatives. This reflects a deep interest in applying his technical skills to solve real-world challenges in the non-profit sector.

He has a track record of rescuing projects on the verge of cancellation and turning them into success stories.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director of Technical Product
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
South San Francisco, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Big Picture Person
Believer
Relationship Oriented

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Enterprise AI Adoption
Currently leads the development of a flagship AI application for enterprise-readiness and helps businesses leverage AI tools to optimize operations through his consultancy.
Humanitarian Technology
Co-founded a non-profit that leverages AI and automation to improve operational efficiency and resource allocation in humanitarian and non-profit initiatives.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Director of Technical Product
AI Leadership
7-2024
Co-Founder
Upward AI Solutions
3-2021 - 9-2025
Co-Founder
Zion Foundation / Zion Research (Non-Profit)
8-2015 - 2-2021
Architect / Senior Implementer / Project Manager
Agiloft
3-2014 - 8-2015
Technical Project Manager
Wobo Inc
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2008 - 2011
Business Administration and Management
College of San Mateo
2004 - 2007
Education details unavailable
Hillsdale High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

I

Influence (I)

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