Jennifer Chen

About Me

Board Member at KKR Capstone & | Senior M&A and Corporate Strategy Expert | Investor | Outdoor Enthusiast

Overview

Jennifer Chen is a results‑oriented project management specialist with over 10 years of experience in the high‑tech industry. She excels at leading cross‑functional teams and driving digital transformation initiatives. As Project Manager at SkyKick, she coordinates and delivers cutting‑edge cloud technology solutions, helping IT service providers streamline cloud migration, data protection, and security management processes. On the board of , Laura focuses on strategic advisory powered by AI and data analytics to build forward‑looking innovation solutions.

Industry Insights

In her spare time, Jennifer Chen contributes to the founding of Evostai, an emerging AI-driven consultancy exploring how artificial intelligence can transform high-end, personalized advisory services. Her work centers on addressing complex, industry-specific challenges through innovative data-driven strategies. She also spearheads talent acquisition at Evostai, ensuring the firm is equipped with forward-thinking professionals to stay ahead of industry evolution.

What I’m good at?

Jennifer Chen thrives in complexity, turning challenges into clarity with precision and vision. Her calm yet powerful communication unites teams and drives purposeful innovation. She leads with courage, shaping the future through intelligence, insight, and unwavering determination.

Database Optimization

Certified in optimizing Snowflake, Oracle, and PostgreSQL environments with strong experience designing data architecture and tuning performance for large-scale enterprise systems. Work includes building CLM data structures and reporting pipelines.

Project management

Proficient in AWS and Azure platforms with expertise in cloud migration, data analytics, and big data processing. Industry applications span healthcare, finance, and pharmaceuticals with a focus on scalable enterprise deployments.

Cloud computing and big data

Hands-on experience implementing CLM workflows, AI-powered automation, and cross-platform systems. Adept at integrating APIs and streamlining operations in enterprise software and cloud-based service environments.

System Integration & Automation

Hands-on experience with Globys AI Assistant, CLM implementation, and intelligent workflow automation. Skilled in connecting enterprise systems via APIs and streamlining cross-platform operations.

Employment experience

From streamlining Microsoft 365 migrations to advancing cloud backup and AI automation, this journey traces over a decade of innovation—fueling global IT transformation, SaaS evolution, and enterprise resilience.

2011

Founded in Seattle by former Microsoft executives Todd Schwartz and Evan Richman, focusing on cloud automation and migration tools to help IT providers move clients to Microsoft 365.

2012

Released the first-generation Microsoft Office 365 email migration tool targeting small and medium-sized businesses, quickly gaining market traction.

2013

Officially launched SkyKick Migration Suites, expanding product offerings to include email, SharePoint, and OneDrive migrations. Operations expanded to the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Australia.

2015

Became a Microsoft-certified global CSP Partner and formed partnerships with over 1,000 IT channel resellers. Began development of cloud backup solutions.

2016

Launched the Cloud Backup product, providing comprehensive protection for Office 365 email, SharePoint, and OneDrive, offering end-to-end cloud management solutions.

2019

Established offices in Amsterdam, Sydney, and Tokyo to strengthen presence in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Expanded product language support for global users.

2020

Focused on enhancing data security and automation capabilities, emphasizing cloud management, disaster recovery, and compliance tools. User base grew rapidly amid the digital transformation boom during the pandemic.

2021

Secured $130 million in Series D funding led by Morgan Stanley, expanding AI automation and global operations. Entered the enterprise market, serving over 30,000 IT providers.

2022

Strengthened ESG and data privacy strategies by integrating compliance features like GDPR into core products. Product development shifted to security and sustainability.

2023

Played a key role in numerous SaaS integration projects, emphasizing cross-platform automation and intelligent data protection systems to enhance customer value and retention.

2024

Jennifer Chen joins the board of EvostAI, a growing AI-driven consulting firm. She supports strategic planning, investment review, and global expansion, while helping recruit top talent to accelerate growth.

2025

EvostAI plans to open its first physical office in Arlington, focusing on industry-specific artificial intelligence and data analytics solutions.

Jennifer earned her Master’s in Information Technology from the University of Melbourne, gaining a strong foundation in system architecture and emerging technologies. She further advanced her skills in AI, data analytics, and software development through studies at UCLA, while also strengthening her cross-cultural leadership and collaboration abilities.

She combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive digital transformation through AI and cloud technologies. Jennifer thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, solving real-world business challenges with innovation and impact.

Company Overview

A quick glance at the companies I've shaped, invested in, or helped grow.

startup

Evost.ai

EvoStai integrates AI with premium advisory services to solve complex industry challenges and empower smarter decisions for businesses and individuals.

evostai.com
AI & Data Analytics
Arlington, TX, USA
Automation, analytics, consulting

Current

SkyKick

SkyKick develops cloud automation, migration, and backup technologies to help IT service providers move, manage, and secure customer workloads in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

snowflake.com
Cloud Automation & Data Protection
Seattle, WA, USA
Cloud migration, backup & automation

Contact Me

I’m always open to meaningful conversations — whether it's about cloud strategy, data transformation, or your next big idea. Reach out, and let’s build something remarkable together.