Christopher Atanacio, MBA

Experience

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  Rutgers University

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

  Research Assistant

  • Obtained X-rays files from Vela X-1, (massive X-ray binary system) and concatenated• Analyzed and applied/created models to explain binary-system flare behaviors

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  The College of New Jersey

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Team Lead

  • Led team in designing and fabricating a baja vehicle for an international 120-team competition• Designed a 3D model of the frame and created an assembly of the vehicle using SolidWorks• Analyzed safety, stresses, and strains of the frame design using ANSYS Mechanical• Fabricated, tested, and competed with the vehicle in the 2014 Mini Baja Kansas Competition

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  MUSE

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Research Assistant

  • Researched flow patterns around pollen particles at low Reynolds numbers • Used CAD to design and build flow visualization testing facility• Modeled flow patterns around pollen particle using ANSYS Fluent• Visualized flow patterns using testing facility

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  Jewel Precision

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Solidworks Design Engineer

  • Applied sheet metal 3D modeling to design medical instrument brackets and sterilization cases• Created technical drawings used in manufacturing instrument brackets and sterilization cases • Reverse-engineered and created 3D models of medical instruments and sterilization cases

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  Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc.

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2021

  • Leads testing efforts in our office for an OEM project • Instructs and assists colleagues in equipment setup and testing procedures/methodologies• Updates and configures head unit software according to carline and market region• Simulates CAN signals for missing components in test bench setup using Cantool• Tests telematics software/related components and records issues using log files• Reports and tracks issues using ticket management system: Jira• Performs high-level customer testing, specification testing, system and component testing• Performs verification testing of fixed issues and regression testing around bug fixes. • Performs basic automation testing for long repetitive test cases or overnight testing.• Collaborates with domestic and international colleagues for information sharing• Traveled to foreign markets to participate in field drive testing in the product market region• Fields one-off requests such as test bench certification or troubleshoot for other OEM projects Show less • Led testing for “Tuner Task Force”: implementation efforts for new SXM features• Assisted in leading testing for “Gambaro”: accelerated development efforts for radio application• Set up mule test cars by converting CAN signals and installing/updating development components• Installed, operated, and maintained test/logging tools and equipment in vehicles and test benches• Updated and configured telematics/related components software according to carline and market• Tested telematics/related components software and reported issues using various logging methods• Performed test drives across the United States, logging and reporting vehicle/software issues• Performed joint test drives with the customer to evaluate software progress and maturity• Analyzed and recovered issues that occurred during system update, integration, and overall testing• Performed feature specification test cases and verification/regression testing of fixed issues Show less • Assisted in leading testing for “Gambaro”: accelerated development efforts for radio application• Set up mule test cars by converting CAN signals and installing/updating development components• Installed, operated, and maintained test/logging tools and equipment in vehicles and test benches• Updated and configured telematics/related components software according to carline and market• Tested telematics/related components software and reported issues using various logging methods• Performed test drives across the United States, logging and reporting vehicle/software issues• Performed joint test drives with the customer to evaluate software progress and maturity• Analyzed and recovered issues that occurred during system update, integration, and overall testing• Performed feature specification test cases and verification/regression testing of fixed issues Show less

  • Validation Engineer

    Sept 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Navigation Telematics Engineer

    Nov 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Navigation Telematics Engineer (Aerotek)

    Mar 2015 - Nov 2016
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  Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

  Nov 2021 - now

  • System Integration Development Engineer, Tuner and Antenna

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Testing and Validation Engineer, MBUX (Antenna & Tuner)

    Nov 2021 - Apr 2022