Have you ever wanted to dive deeper into all things FIRST programs? Here's your chance. Connect with Chris Rake, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of FIRST. During this 30-minute virtual call, you will have the opportunity to talk all things FIRST - except for game hints!

About Chris Rake:
Rake joined FIRST in 2018 as Vice President of Programs. Bringing an impressive background in leadership and technical excellence, and a passion for FIRST, he's championed the growth of the progression of FIRST programs worldwide and led the team responsible for strategic planning and development of overall program content and experience.

Prior to joining FIRST, Rake served as a Chief Engineer at NI, a FIRST Strategic Partner. He led complex cross-team architectures and initiatives in the areas of Data Acquisition, Embedded Control, and Industrial Systems. As part of the role, Rake also managed and owned the FIRST Robotics Competition control system program for over ten years, commencing with the inaugural NI FIRST Robotics Competition controller that started development in 2007. Rake also volunteers for various referee, judge, and coaching roles across FIRST programs.

Rake received his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with Highest Honor, from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Virtual session to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
Expires 12/6/2024. Experience cannot be resold or re-auctioned.