Christopher Tass Parker
About Christopher Tass Parker
Christopher Tass Parker is an Engineering Manager at Flexport in Bellevue, Washington, with a diverse background in software engineering, music supervision, and coaching.
Current Role at Flexport
Christopher Tass Parker is currently an Engineering Manager at Flexport, located in Bellevue, Washington, United States. He started in this position in January 2023. His role at Flexport involves managing engineering teams and scaling their operations. His diverse background in software engineering and management helps him drive efficiency and innovation at the company.
Previous Experience at Brex
Before joining Flexport, Christopher worked at Brex as an Engineering Manager. His tenure at Brex lasted from 2021 to 2022, spanning 11 months. During this period, he operated out of Seattle, Washington, where he focused on leading engineering efforts and optimizing technical processes within the company.
Career at Amazon
Christopher Parker has significant experience from his time at Amazon. He first served as a Software Development Engineer from 2018 to 2019, and then as a Software Development Manager from 2019 to 2021. Both roles were based in Seattle, Washington. His responsibilities included software development and managing engineering teams, thereby contributing to Amazon's tech-oriented objectives and projects.
Education and Technical Foundation
Christopher earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Melbourne. This academic background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in software engineering and management. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience has been crucial in his various professional endeavors.
Diverse Professional Background
Christopher has a diverse professional background that spans several industries. He worked as a Software Engineer at Uptick Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Australia, for four years. Additionally, he spent six years as the Head Swimming Coach at Melbourne Girls Grammar and eleven years as a Music Supervisor and Composer at Cascade Films. This wide-ranging expertise across different fields showcases his versatility and ability to adapt to various roles.