Chris Rath, Bass

Hillsborough resident Chris Rath is a software developer with AT&T Labs Research. Among the most interesting projects he has led at AT&T Labs is the development of one of the first commercially available systems for downloading music over the Internet, a project that combined his love of music with his career in computer science.

Classically trained in piano for over 30 years, Chris minored in Piano Performance at St. Mary’s College, Winona, Minnesota, where he received a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. He continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin, earning an M.S. degree in Computer Science.

St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church in Somerset is Chris’ parish. There he is actively involved in the church’s music program, singing bass/baritone in two choirs, providing piano accompaniment as needed, and leading the congregation in song in the role of cantor.

An avid reader, Chris enjoys United States and world history, science fiction, and fantasy.