Christopher Vamos, PMP

Experience

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  University of Miami

  May 2005 - Jul 2005

  Temporary Worker

  • Compiled data sheets and input data into multiple excel files.

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  Smoothie King

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2007

  Cashier

  • Handled customer interactions along with making smoothies.• Restocking necessary supplies and general maintenance work around the establishment.

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  P.F. Chang's China Bistro

  May 2008 - Jul 2008

  Back Waiter

  • Responsible for clearing tables and running food in a timely and orderly manner.

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  University of Central Florida

  May 2011 - Jul 2013

  Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

  Led concept, design, fabrication, and implementation of scientific experiments for precise data capture.Responsible for the establishment of a 15ft tall drop tower, self contained particle collision and capture system, along with necessary housing of low gravity experiments for the “Vomit Comet”.

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  Material Transfer & Storage

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  Product Engineer

  Designed commercially practical, technically sufficient, and economically sound designs for large welded filling and unfilling machines for long cyclic life. Integrated hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems with built-in pneumatic fail safe components including 3 phase AC motor driven components using Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.Performed engineering calculations for design, analysis, testing, and implementation of mechanical structures/systems.

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  Honeywell Aerospace

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Product Manufacturing Engineer

  Collaborated with internal and external parties to troubleshoot technical issues including operational and vendor supply non-conformancesLed response teams to resolve critical problems and implement corrective measures through RCCAEnforced adherence to OSHA and Honeywell internal safety policies to ensure a safe working environmentMaintained configuration management of documentation in accordance to engineering guidelines for proper archiving and securityEnsured product quality and continuous improvement by analyzing yield data and product health metrics Show less

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  REV Group, Inc

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  Led exterior engineering quality efforts through reporting on gathered quality data to drive design and process improvementsOversaw dynamic vehicle crash testing for compliance with SAE J3026 along with coordination and execution of scheduled testing to optimize design configurationsTrained entry level engineers in proper process and procedures consistent with design and quality guidelines Interfaced with supervisors and managers to resolve problems and technical issuesResponsible for the exterior design and manufacturability of ambulances based on work orders Show less

  • R&D Engineer

    Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
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  Universal Creative

  Apr 2018 - now

  On-site mechanical support and supervision for a new attraction including testing and troubleshootingProvides technical management, inclusive of budget and schedule, of various scopes to integrate within the attraction and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety criteria.Design various solutions to meet as-built field configurations and validate existing designed solutions.Responsible for the successful specification, bid/award, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing of Ride and/or Show systems, to include Audio, Special Effects, Projection, Lighting, Set/Scenic, Props, Show Action Equipment, Animated Figures, Ride Systems, Mechanical Systems, Network Systems, Parkwide Systems, Ride Control, and/or Show Control Systems.Major Projects include:Coaster for How to Train Your Dragon Land at Epic Universe in Orlando, FLVillain-Con at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, FLDevice Redesign at WaterWorld in Universal Studios Hollywood in Hollywood, CA Show less Directs a multi-functional team of engineers, operational, and technical service personnel as a shift leader through field commissioning and testing of a ride system.Scrutinizes and expedites the design and development of Ride and Show equipment, components, and systems under contract with vendors.Oversaw multiple contracts with companies based in the United States, Germany, and China.Implement modifications, as required, to facility and other systems for the seamless integration of a complex ride system into facility, rockwork, and area development.Major Projects include: Jurassic Flyers at Universal Studios Beijing Show less Developed and collaborated on novel solutions for unique technical challenges with multiple stakeholdersProvided engineering technical support to various other teams on calculations, design, drafting, and research.Analyzed components of Vendor-provided design review documents including drawings, component selection, calculations, test plans, and other deliverable items.Navigated vendors through the process of bidding, designing, manufacturing, testing, shipping, installation, and commissioning of Ride and Show systems.Major Projects include: Velocicoaster at Universal Studios Islands of AdventureHagrid's Magical Motorbike Adventure at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Show less

  • Manager, Ride and Show

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Engineer

    May 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Associate Engineer

    Apr 2018 - May 2019