Patton Christofides

Patton Christofides is an experienced program manager with a strong background in engineering and project management across various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, and biomedical fields. Currently serving as Program Manager for Low Voltage Electrical Distribution and Closures System at Zoox, Patton previously held the role of Manufacturing Program Manager at Lyft, overseeing hardware production and cross-functional coordination. Patton's expertise extends to managing cross-functional teams and project budgets at Bolt Threads and JUUL Labs, where successful product launches were achieved. Early career experience includes quality assurance and process improvement roles at Boehringer Ingelheim and Berkeley Advanced Biomaterials, complemented by a solid educational background in Chemical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara and additional certifications in UX Design and Breweries Business.