Christopher Wilhite
About Christopher Wilhite
Christopher Wilhite serves as the Director of Enterprise Engineering at BigBear.ai, where he has worked since 2023. He has over a decade of experience in enterprise engineering, having held various roles at DataStax and other companies, focusing on software development and team leadership.
Work at BigBear.ai
Christopher Wilhite serves as the Director of Enterprise Engineering at BigBear.ai, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on defining guiding principles and systems that facilitate successful product development and delivery. His leadership in enterprise engineering emphasizes building robust software solutions that meet organizational needs.
Previous Experience at DataStax
Prior to his current role, Christopher Wilhite held multiple positions at DataStax. He worked as a Software Engineer for two months in 2019, followed by a ten-month tenure as a Solution Developer - UI/Full Stack in the same year. He later advanced to the role of Sr. Director, Data Engineering in 2020 for ten months, and subsequently served as Staff Engineer from 2022 to 2023. His experience at DataStax contributed significantly to his expertise in data engineering and software development.
Leadership Roles at Jester Communications and PokitDok
Christopher Wilhite has held significant leadership roles in the tech industry. He served as CTO, Board Member, and Technical Advisor at Jester Communications from 2008 to 2016. Additionally, he was the VP of Front End Development at PokitDok from 2012 to 2018. These positions allowed him to influence product direction and development strategies in various technology environments.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Wilhite studied Computer Science at The University of Georgia from 1999 to 2002. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in software engineering and enterprise engineering. With over a decade of experience, he has developed a strong skill set in leading teams to deliver high-quality software products.