Chris Muench

2024 Sports Emmy Award: Outstanding Interactive Experience — part of the team that delivered the 2024 Olympics streaming platform, reaching 2.84M users across Android Mobile, Android TV, and Fire devices. Who I Am: Software engineering leader with 10+ years of engineering management, 13+ years of software development, and 20+ years of overall experience. Over 13 years at NBCUniversal, I advanced from contract engineer to Senior Software Engineering Manager, leading teams that built consumer-facing applications used by millions daily. My background spans mobile, TV, streaming, and web platforms — with strengths that translate across industries. Expertise: Engineering Leadership (Manager of Managers) · Mobile, TV, Streaming & Web Strategy · Platform Migrations · Agile & CI/CD · Accessibility & Performance · Executive Communication · Analytics (Conviva, Google, Adobe, Firebase, mParticle) What I’m Looking For: I’m seeking Senior Engineering Manager or Director roles at companies solving complex challenges at scale — in media, SaaS, fintech, gaming, or emerging tech. Open to remote (US) or on-site in Los Angeles or Orange County, CA. Key Accomplishments • 2024 Sports Emmy — Outstanding Interactive Experience • Scaled engineering org from 8 to 20 people in 6 months at Peacock • Reduced production defects by 20% across engineering teams • Led React to LightningJS Smart TV platform migration • Managed web, Smart TV, Xbox & Roku teams at Fandango • Collaborated with Samsung on Smart TV firmware APIs • Mentored engineers from junior to senior and beyond