The Open Source Approach is Revolutionizing the Business World – Meet Christopher Howard, Lead Open Source Program Manager at EPAM Systems, Inc. 

Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (EPAM) has leveraged its advanced software engineering heritage to become the foremost global digital transformation services provider – leading the industry in digital and physical product development and digital platform engineering services. Through its innovative strategy; integrated advisory, consulting, and design capabilities; and unique 'Engineering DNA' EPAM's globally deployed hybrid teams help make the future real for clients and communities around the world by powering better enterprise, education and health platforms that connect people, optimize experiences, and improve people's lives. EPAM's global multi-disciplinary teams serve customers in more than 50 countries across six continents.

EPAM is known for building complex bespoke engineering solutions for global clients delivering innovative solutions to some incredibly challenging problems. The Company’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO) focuses on four verticals; community, products, consultancy and tooling.

As co-lead of the OSPO, Chris leads the Community and Product verticals. Within the community side, he focuses on increasing engagement and creating a passion for open source and its applications. Within products, he oversees a suite of tools that EPAM uses internally and offers externally to measure open source contributions and truly quantify the business value attainable through sustained open source engagement.

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