Chris Ohlandt
About Chris Ohlandt
Chris Ohlandt serves as the Chief of the Customer Services Branch at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He has extensive experience in technology and customer support, having held various roles at the National Institutes of Health and Microsoft over several decades.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Chris Ohlandt serves as the Chief of the Customer Services Branch within the Office of Cyber Infrastructure and Computational Biology (OCICB) at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He has held this position since 2015, overseeing customer service operations and ensuring effective communication and support for various stakeholders within the institute.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Ohlandt has an extensive history with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He worked as a Computer Specialist in the Division of Computer Research and Technology from 1992 to 1994. He later served as the Director of the Division of Customer Support in the Center for Information Technology from 1999 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Senior Advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for one year from 2014 to 2015.
Career at Microsoft
Chris Ohlandt worked at Microsoft in various roles between 1994 and 1999. He served as a Systems Engineer from 1994 to 1997, followed by a position as an Architectural Engineer/Principal Technology Specialist from 1997 to 1999. His time at Microsoft contributed to his technical expertise and experience in customer-focused technology solutions.
Educational Background
Ohlandt studied at the University of Rochester from 1983 to 1987, where he completed a four-year program. This educational foundation supported his subsequent career in technology and customer service within the healthcare and information technology sectors.