Christopher Adams Hart
About Christopher Adams Hart
Christopher Adams Hart serves as the Head of IT, Customer Success, and Facilities at Ouster.io, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in IT and management, with previous roles at companies such as Enphase Energy and Walmart.com.
Current Role at Ouster
Christopher Adams Hart serves as the Head of IT, Customer Success, and Facilities at Ouster.io since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the IT infrastructure, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing facilities operations. His contributions include establishing the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) team and playing a key role in the implementation of ERP/CRM systems, specifically NetSuite. Hart has also contributed to the development of business processes and controls in collaboration with the executive team, financial controller, and manufacturing operations.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Hart held various roles in different organizations. He worked at Enphase Energy as VP of IT, Customer Service, and Facilities for six months in 2017, following a three-year tenure as Sr. Director of IT and Business Systems. He also served as VP of Information Technologies at OptiSolar Technologies from 2007 to 2009, and as Sr. Manager of Systems Engineering and Project Management at Walmart.com from 2012 to 2014. His earlier roles include Western Region IT Manager at Radiant Systems, Inc. and owner of NT Solutions.
Educational Background
Christopher Adams Hart has a strong educational background in business and technology management. He earned an MBA in Business from California State University, East Bay, from 1993 to 1995. He furthered his education with an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix between 2004 and 2006. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Telecommunications from California State University, East Bay, and an Associate of Science in Accounting, Business, and Technology from Ohlone College.
Achievements in Project Management
Hart has successfully completed significant projects during his career. Notably, he managed the buildout of two buildings for office, manufacturing, and R&D spaces at Ouster, completing these projects under budget and on time. His leadership in creating and managing Customer Success and Field teams has been instrumental in ensuring effective product installations and support at customer sites.