Speaker Bio

Chris Chandler

Chris Chandler has been advocating on behalf of the true "silent majority" (i.e., people who use software) since 1994, when he realized no one else on his team would do so. Chris is currently Director of Creative Services for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online, an internal agency where all projects must be useful, usable AND magical. While at WDPRO Chris has led projects to redesign the online booking process for Disneyland.com and Disneyworld.com, as well as the creation of several new websites such as Hongkongdisneyland.com. He has taught a hands-on class in Information Architecture with Lynn Boyden in the UCLA Department of Information Studies.

Prior to becomming a cast member at Disney, Chris worked as an Information Architect, Information Designer, Project Manager and Site Developer for several Los Angeles firms such as Genex, NextLeft, Escott Associates and Kore Digital. Chris has worked with national consumer product brands such as HealthyChoice.com, MightyDog.com, financial services portals such as Citibank's Bizzed.com as well as numerous other clients in the entertainment and online services industries. Chris is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, holding a BA in Anthropology and an MA in Urban Planning.