Christopher Pietras

Christopher Pietras is a seasoned Program Manager currently overseeing the PMS 326 Follow on Technical Support Program for NAVSEA / SEA 21 and managing the AUTEC program for the US Navy at Amentum, where employment commenced in September 2023. With an extensive background in operations and management roles across various defense contracting firms, Christopher has served as Director of Operations at Gibbs & Cox and Amentum, as well as Deputy Program Manager at BAE Systems. An active contributor to the Foundation for Underwater Research and Education as Program Director and Board Member since January 2020, Christopher also mentors veterans through the American Corporate Partners Veteran Mentoring Program and connects with fellow service academy graduates as a member of the Joint Service Academy Business Meeting. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School and a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.