QSC, LLC, just announced the promotion of Christopher Jaynes to chief technology officer (CTO) of its cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform, Q-SYS. In addition, the company announced the appointment of Jason Shangkuan as chief digital officer (CDO).
As CTO, Christopher Jaynes will lead all aspects of research and development (R&D), says QSC. Here, Jaynes will oversee software, hardware, mechanical, test, and systems engineering to ensure cohesive product outcomes for customers. Since joining Q-SYS in 2023 as SVP of Software Technologies, Jaynes has driven improvements in software quality, AI research and technology delivery, thus positioning the company for continued growth.
Jason Shangkuan also joins QSC as CDO, bringing over a decade of experience at McKinsey & Company in digital and AI practice. Per a statement, he led digital transformations for leading technology companies to deliver business growth. In his new role, Shangkuan will thus drive the company’s digital transformation efforts, modernize its data infrastructure and unlock growth with AI.
“We are thrilled to have Chris and Jason in these critical leadership roles,” remarks Jatan Shah, president, QSC. “Their leadership will help us capitalize on the opportunities to build a high-quality product development organization that can scale with our business.”
“As Q-SYS continues to grow as a software-led platform that’s deeply integrated our hardware technologies, it is critical that software, hardware, and our program management teams, operate in an integrated and cohesive manner to deliver both reliable and amazing product outcomes for our customers,” adds Jaynes. “I am excited to lead this talented team and drive our R&D efforts to new heights.”
“Joining Q-SYS at this pivotal moment is an incredible opportunity,” says Shangkuan. “I look forward to unlocking new business value and AI-enabled customer solutions, continuing our business model transformation towards software and cloud solutions, and partnering closely with business leaders to deliver exceptional digital experiences.”
