Christopher Oster
About Christopher Oster
Christopher Oster is the Software Systems Architecture Director and Technical Consultant at Lutron Electronics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He has extensive experience in various technical and leadership roles at Lockheed Martin and holds advanced degrees from Penn State University and Stevens Institute of Technology.
Title and Current Position
Christopher Oster is currently serving as the Software Systems Architecture Director and Technical Consultant at Lutron Electronics. He has been with the company since October 2018, contributing his extensive experience in software systems and architecture.
Experience at Lockheed Martin
Christopher Oster spent a substantial portion of his career at Lockheed Martin, working there for 14 years in various roles. His positions included Principal Software Systems Architect in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Systems and Software Architect in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Commercial Space Systems MBE Lead in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he managed Model Based Systems Development and led Advanced Engineering Tools, among other roles.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Lutron Electronics, Christopher Oster worked at Lockheed Martin in multiple capacities. These roles include Model Based Systems Development Manager, Advanced Engineering Tools Lead, and Senior Software Engineer. He also participated in the Advanced Technical Leadership Development Program, which provided him with further leadership experience and technical expertise.
Educational Background
Christopher Oster holds multiple degrees from Penn State University and Stevens Institute of Technology. He achieved a Bachelor of Science from Penn State University in 2003, followed by a Master of Science from the same institution. Later, he earned a master's degree from Stevens Institute of Technology, completing his studies there in 2018.
Early Career and Academic Contributions
In the early stages of his career, Christopher Oster gained valuable experience as a Research and Teaching Assistant at Penn State University during 2002-2003. This role helped him develop a foundation in research and teaching, aiding his later professional growth in the field of software systems and architecture.