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Christopher Potts

Christopher Potts

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Engineer at Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc.

  • Education

    • California State University-Sacramento

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Mechanical Engineering 3.803

      Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi (Webmaster Spring 2015~President Elect Fall 2015~President Spring 2016) Engineering Joint Council (Public Relations Manager from Spring 2015 to Spring 2017) As a student at CSU Sacramento I was pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering while enrolled in the Blended Masters program. I have taken an interest in materials science related courses and have taken courses related to further my knowledge of the materials science field. I was also heavily involved as a student assistant helping in eight materials science labs a semester since my first junior semester. I was involved in a course redesign project funded by a grant that Associate Professor Dr… Show more As a student at CSU Sacramento I was pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering while enrolled in the Blended Masters program. I have taken an interest in materials science related courses and have taken courses related to further my knowledge of the materials science field. I was also heavily involved as a student assistant helping in eight materials science labs a semester since my first junior semester. I was involved in a course redesign project funded by a grant that Associate Professor Dr. Troy Topping filed for in order to redesign the course material and learning tools used by the ENGR 45: Engineering Materials course. Show less

    • California State University-Sacramento

      2016 - 2017
      Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering 4.00

      Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi (faculty advisor) & Engineering Joint Council (Public Relations Manager) Part of the Blended Master's program. I took courses during my senior year that fulfilled some of the requirements for the MS degree in Mechanical Engineering. I then finished the rest of the courses over one year and submitted my thesis on "Development of a Centrifugal Atomizer" during the Spring 2017 semester.

  • Experience

    • Emigh Hardware

      Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
      Cashier

      Working as a cashier and sales associate. Underwent ACE Certified Helpful training and multiple company training programs. I was in charge of the customer relations desk, assisted multiple customers with home projects and managed the daily cashier time schedule on a frequent basis. I developed experience with resolving conflicts, customer relations, team leadership, and organizational optimization of inventory.

    • California State University, Sacramento

      Aug 2014 - May 2016
      Mechanical Engineering Student Assistant

      Mechanical engineering material science student assistant. Responsible for assisting lab instructors prepare and conduct labs. Sets up all equipment used for labs as well as maintain the equipment. Prepares metallographic specimens using a Buehler automatic grinding and polishing device. Assists lecture professors with curriculum development. Conducts weekly workshops for students to attend and ask questions regarding lecture and lab.

    • California State University, Sacramento

      Aug 2016 - May 2017
      Lecturer

      Lecturing Materials Science labs for the Mechanical Engineering Department at CSU Sacramento.

    • Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

      May 2017 - now

      Mechanical Design Engineer experienced in demonstration unmanned aircraft design, support equipment, and job-site field operations. Special understanding for human factors in design methodology for effective and serviceable products for the end user while also having an applied background to execute prototype builds. Effort to be experienced with inclusive "all-in-one" engineering capacities with the knowledge and wisdom of limitations with the tenacity for constant improvement.Relative Experience:. Designed testing fixtures and developed/executed testing for a demonstration UAV. Lead mechanical design engineer for the recovery system on a demonstration UAV. Lead ground support equipment (GSE) design engineer for 2 simultaneous UAV programs requiring updates to legacy equipment and new equipment followed by the lead field engineer for sustainment and field operations. Experienced materials and logistics support for operations for "on time, first time" deliveries. Lead support equipment IPT and design engineer for a demonstration aircraft requiring all new MGSE and EGSE. Ordnance Handler Certified. Forklift Operator for Class 1, 4, 5 warehouse forklifts and ANSI/CSA Class 7 rough terrain forklifts Show less

      • Project Engineer

        Apr 2023 - now

      • Mechanical Engineer II

        May 2017 - Apr 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineer-In-Training

      California Department of Consumer Affairs
      Oct 2016

    • Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate

      Dassault Systèmes
      Sept 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Sunbelt Forklift Operator: Class 1,4,5,7

      Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
      Apr 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean's Recipient Dean's Office May 2016 "Each spring, the deans of each of the University’s seven colleges bring forward a student who they feel exemplifies the best of their college."
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Graduate Mechanical Engineering Department at CSU Sacramento May 2016 "In recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in the College of Engineering and Computer Science."
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Phi Kappa Phi Joe DiGiorgio and Jeri Langham Senior Honoree CSU Sacramento chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Apr 2016 Selected as Phi Kappa Phi senior honoree from the College of Engineering and Computer Science for being a person of good character who has excelled in scholarship, in whatever field, and will stimulate others to strive for excellence.
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Faculty Endowment Scholar Sacramento State Faculty Senate Feb 2016 "The awards recognize academic achievement and promise of continued academic success, service and contributions to the student’s major department, college, the university and/or the community at-large, and articulation of future educational/career goals. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Faculty Endowment for Student Scholarships Committee and recognized at an awards ceremony at a Faculty Senate meeting." -http://www.csus.edu/acse/Lecture-and-Awards/Faculty-Endownment-Awards.html
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Dean's Honor Roll in Engineering, Spring 2016 - 2016
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Dean's Honor Roll in Engineering, Fall 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Tau Beta Pi Scholar Tau Beta Pi Jul 2015 "All Tau Beta Pi Scholarships are awarded on the competitive criteria of high scholarship, campus leadership and service, and promise of future contributions to the engineering profession. All scholars are members of Tau Beta Pi."​http://www.tbp.org/memb/ScholarArchives/ScholarReleases/2015ScholarshipRelease.pdf
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Dean's Honor Roll in Engineering, Spring 2015 - 2015
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Dean's Honor Roll in Engineering, Fall 2014 - 2014
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Dean's Honor Roll in Engineering, Spring 2014 - 2014
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Dean's Honor Roll in Engineering, Fall 2013 - 2013
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Dean's Honor Roll in Engineering, Spring 2013 - 2013
    • Awarded to Christopher Potts
      Dean's Honor Roll in Engineering, Fall 2012 - 2012

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Administrator for Auction

      Issued by Del Dayo PTO on Feb 2016
      Del Dayo PTOAssociated with Christopher Potts

    • District Director

      Issued by The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. on Jun 2017
      The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc.Associated with Christopher Potts

    • Engineering Mentor for Kids

      Issued by ECS Joint Council on Mar 2017
      ECS Joint CouncilAssociated with Christopher Potts