OptConnect
Chris Baird has a diverse work experience, primarily in B2B sales and general management in the "Machine to Machine" (M2M) and "Internet of Things" (IoT) industries. Chris served as the President and CEO of OptConnect starting in October 2018. Before that, they held the position of President at OptConnect from May 2017. Baird also worked as the Executive Vice President at OptConnect, where they played a significant role in the company's growth and expansion in the IoT space. Prior to OptConnect, they served as the Operations Manager at eGlobal from 2008 to 2011. Their career began as a Sales Specialist at ATMequipment.com from 2006.
Chris Baird has studied Spanish Language and Literature at Weber State University. In addition, they have pursued Business Administration and Management, General at Western Governors University. Furthermore, in November 2016, Chris obtained a certification in Project Management from Lynda.com.
OptConnect
OptConnect is in the business of networking physical objects that contain embedded technology--such as a self-service kiosks--to communicate and sense their internal status out to an external environment, all without human interaction.OptConnect is in the business of networking physical objects that contain embedded technology--such as aself-service kiosks--to communicate and sense their internal status out to an external environment, all without human interaction.Over the past 5 years, adoption of wireless solutions by multiple industries ranging from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), PoS (Point of Sale), Digital Signage, Utility companies, etc... have outpaced many other connectivity options that are considered "antiquated" (telephone lines, Ethernet, etc).With benefits ranging from cost savings, flexibility, reliability, proactive alerting, and faster speeds, OptConnect is helping make cellular-wireless solutions the new standard for deployments. OptConnect provides a high quality, low cost package that enables operators to disconnect their land lines, and go completely wireless. Saving time, and money allows the operators to join the evolving technological movement known as the "Internet of Things".