Hello, my name is Christian, and I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Texas at El Paso. I believe that mechanical design can be a powerful tool for innovation. I am driven to tackle complex engineering challenges with the goal of making a lasting, positive difference in the world. I've always been fascinated by how things work, and I'm motivated by the idea that through thoughtful design, we can solve some of the world's most pressing problems.
Education
The University of Texas at El Paso
B.S. Mechanical Engineering | Expected Graduation: Dec 2026
- Relevant course work: Dynamics, Electromechanical systems, Engineering computations, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Design, System Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Materials and manufacturing processes, Statics, Intro to Thermal Fluid Science, Graphic and Design
The University of Texas at El Paso
B.A. Criminal Justice | Expected Graduation: Dec 2025
- Relevant course work: Intro to Criminal Justice, Cyber crime, Criminology, Applied research methods in CJ, Organized crime, White collar crime, Homicide, Criminal Procedure, Crime control and prevention, Police systems and Practices.
Technical Skills: Siemens NX, Ntop, 3D scanning, Computational fluid dynamics, Failure analysis, Root cause analysis,
Cross sectional analysis, Design for manufacturability, 3D printing, Additive manufacturing, Python, LaTex, MatLab,
Solid works, Fusion 360, Materialize Magics, CNC machine, Surface finishing, Prototyping
Experience
Apple
Laser and Metal Additive Intern | Feb 2025 - Aug 2025
- Engineered test geometries in Siemens NX and Ntop to benchmark binder jetting and LPBF performance,
enabling early calibration and reducing setup iterations by 15%.
- Designed a new LPBF support structure system using Siemens NX reducing post processing times by 75%.
- Led root cause and failure analysis for structurally weak binder jet parts improving print reliability by 30%.
- Spearheaded foundational parameter development for dissimilar metal welding and LPBFcreating a reuseable
process baseline that cut experimental trial runs by 20%.
W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation
Undergraduate Research Assistant | Jan 2024 - Feb 2025
- Assist in research for developing new methods to increase efficiency by 10% in the processes of additive
manufacturing.
- Optomize and maintain 50+ materials, 7+ LPBF 3D printers, 10 + FDM 3D printers, and necessary equipment
for additive manufacturing.
- Increase production by 15% by maintaining crucial lab equipment like PPE and gases necessary for additive
manufacturing.
El Paso International Airport
Ramp Lead | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
- Lead teams of 5+ staff to maintain a steady work flow in order to meet departure times of aircraft.
- Coordinate teams of 10+ to maintain a safe work place and ensure PPE is provided to all staff.
- Trained new staff on how to work around heavy machinery in a safe manner
