Chris Lihosit

Chris Lihosit has extensive experience in the technology industry, spanning over two decades. Chris currently serves as the Global Head of Solutions Architecture at Hiya Inc., a position they have held since 2017. Prior to this role, they were the Head of Product, Carrier Services at Hiya Inc. from 2017 to 2020.

Before joining Hiya Inc., Chris worked at T-Mobile for ten years, starting in 2009. Chris held several managerial positions, including Senior Manager, Software Development; Manager, Product Realization - Data Products & Android Development; Manager, Product Realization - External Partner Management; Manager, Product Realization - Post Launch Support; and Product Manager. During their time at T-Mobile, Chris spearheaded various projects, such as the establishment of interrelated teams for big data analytics and Android software development, as well as the refocusing of a team to enable mobile application partners to integrate their billing systems with T-Mobile's charging gateway.

Prior to their tenure at T-Mobile, Chris worked at Action Engine as a Senior Technical Product Architect from 2007 to 2008. Chris was responsible for managing new product definition and development for consumer mobile applications with major media companies. Additionally, they worked at Volantis Technologies Private Limited as a Senior Technical Sales Engineer (Consultant) in 2007, where they played a key role in winning a vendor selection from AT&T for a mobile application preloaded on all 3G network capable mobile phones.

Chris's career in the technology industry began in 1995 at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, where they started as a Jr. Analyst. Chris then transitioned to Aveo Inc as a Program Development Manager, where they planned global deployments and developed a metrics reporting system.

In 2002, Chris joined Microsoft Corporation as a Program Manager, working on the Longhorn (Windows Vista) core user experience team. Chris had program management responsibility for third-party extensibility and customization for Help and Support, as well as the new installation experience.

Overall, Chris Lihosit has a diverse range of work experience in various roles within the technology industry, showcasing their expertise in solutions architecture, product management, software development, and program management.

Chris Lihosit obtained a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Loyola University Chicago, where they studied from 1990 to 2001. Additionally, they attended Marist High School, and there is no information provided about their education at the University of Washington.