Chris Pristera

Chris Pristera is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in media engineering and operations, currently serving as VP & GM of the Media Engineering Program at SiriusXM since March 2012. In this role, Chris has held multiple leadership positions, including VP & GM of Systems Engineering & Program Management, showcasing expertise in satellite uplink systems and program management. Prior to SiriusXM, Chris was VP of Operations & Engineering at Arqiva, where mentorship and client satisfaction were prioritized, and has held several leadership roles at Sirius XM Radio Inc. and positions at Lockheed Martin and the United States Air Force. Chris holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University.