Chris Lambert

Chris Lambert is a prominent figure in the technology industry who served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Lyft from September 2013 to February 2023.1 Here's an overview of his career and accomplishments:

Education and Early Career

Chris Lambert earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University.13 During his time at Northeastern, he completed co-ops at Intel and Google, which provided valuable industry experience.3

Professional Experience

Lyft:

• Joined Lyft as a Software Engineer in November 2012, when the company had only eight engineers3
• Promoted to CTO in September 2013, serving in this role for over 9 years
• Led Lyft's efforts to expand its portfolio by integrating bikes, scooters, and public transit options2

Previous Roles:

• Worked at Google for nearly 5 years (December 2006 - August 2011) as a Software Engineer
• Founded a startup called Roundup (YC W12) from August 2011 to November 20123
• Completed internships at Intel from 2004 to 2006

Achievements and Contributions

At Lyft, Chris Lambert played a crucial role in:

• Scaling the company's technology infrastructure during rapid growth3
• Launching 24 cities in 24 hours in 2014, a significant milestone for the company4
• Introducing the shared rides feature, making Lyft the first company to offer this option4
• Leading the company through technological challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic4

Leadership Style

As CTO, Chris Lambert was known for being a hands-on technical leader who focused on empowering engineers and scientists to drive the business forward.2 He emphasized the importance of building teams, taking care of people, and putting employees first.4

After leaving Lyft in February 2023, Chris Lambert expressed interest in potentially working on early-stage projects in the future, particularly in areas related to large language models and AI.4