Chris Ortiz
About Chris Ortiz
Chris Ortiz is a Regional Field Operations Manager at Takeoff Technologies, Inc., with a diverse background in operations and program management across various technology companies. He has held positions at Lyft, Waymo, Pony.ai, and Google, and served in the United States Army Reserve for eight years.
Work at Takeoff Technologies
Chris Ortiz has been serving as the Regional Field Operations Manager at Takeoff Technologies, Inc. since 2021. He operates within the San Francisco Bay Area, where he oversees various field operations. His role involves managing regional teams and ensuring operational efficiency in the company's initiatives.
Previous Experience in Operations and Management
Prior to his current position, Chris Ortiz held several roles in operations and management. He worked as Operations Lead for Bikes & Scooters at Lyft for five months in 2019. He also served as Head of Vehicle Operations (US) at Pony.ai from 2020 to 2021 and as Operations Manager at the same company from 2019 to 2020. His experience includes program management roles at Waymo and Google, where he focused on software quality operations.
Military Background
Chris Ortiz served in the United States Army Reserve as a Unit Supply Specialist (92Y) from 2009 to 2017. His military service took place at Camp Parks, California, where he developed skills in logistics and supply chain management.
Education and Qualifications
Chris Ortiz completed his high school education at Mountain View High School, earning a High School Diploma from 2007 to 2010. His educational background laid the foundation for his subsequent career in operations and management.
Early Career in Security and Quality Assurance
Chris Ortiz began his career as a Security Officer at HighCom Security Services, Inc. in Palo Alto, CA, where he worked for 11 months from 2013 to 2014. He also gained experience in software quality assurance, working at Adecco Staffing, USA from 2013 to 2016, focusing on testing and simulation.