Christopher Scott Cox graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Computer Engineering in 1996.  After graduation, he joined the Space Shuttle program’s Primary Avionics Software System focusing on operating system development.  After leaving the Shuttle Program, he served as a software developer and lead on multiple software projects for the Spacecraft Software Engineering Branch (ER6) including several utilizing Core Flight Software.  Notable major projects include the successful test of the Orion Dynamic Abort Test (Ascent Abort 2), Gateway Vehicle System Manager, and Gateway Power and Propulsion Element Module System Manager.  He currently serves as the ER6 Deputy Branch Chief (Acting) and the Software Lead for the ER Core Flight Software team.