Chris Hayes

Chris Hayes is a seasoned software engineering manager with extensive experience in leading teams and driving innovation across multiple companies. Currently serving as a Software Engineering Manager at Dispatch since November 2022, Chris previously held the same title at Kipsu from January 2022 to November 2022, where responsibilities included mentoring full-stack engineers and creating revenue-generating features. At Sophia Learning, from April 2011 to January 2022, Chris played a crucial role as a leader of the product and engineering team, significantly contributing to the company's growth from its inception. Earlier experience includes a role as Reporting & Analytics Manager at Best Buy from July 2002 to March 2011, where Chris's curiosity and self-learning led to expanded responsibilities beyond initial data entry tasks.