Chris McKinney

Experience

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  Clarkson University

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Created alginate microreactors containing D-xylose isomerase and yeast with the goal of converting xylose into ethanol in a one-step process• Performed a variety of analytic laboratory procedures to determine yields, byproduct content, etc.

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  University of Colorado at Boulder

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Modeled polymer-grafted nanoparticles with Monte Carlo simulations to draw conclusions on tailored self-assembly• Worked primarily with Fortan, Matlab, and Latex.• Studied multiblock copolymer tethers with the goal of finding how to “tune” the assembly of the functionalized nanoparticles by varying key parameters of the system• Results published in Soft Matter

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  Clarkson University

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2011

  Teaching Assistant

  • Taught labs and recitations of a Physics for Life Sciences course to section of undergraduate students.• Planned lessons, created assignments, and provided one-on-one tutoring

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  Clarkson University

  Dec 2011 - May 2013

  Research Assistant

  • Studied nanopores in semiconductor membranes for potential single molecule detection and analysis. • Use Brownian Dynamics to simulate behavior of nanopores functionalized with polymer and DNA tethers.• Worked with Fortran, Matlab, and Latex• Results published in Physics Review E

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  Corning Incorporated

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Development Engineering Intern

  • Intern with Display Technology Development in Corning's R&D headquarters, tasked with improving glass forming development processes• Working with several departments and used concepts that varying from fluid flow to image analysis.• Developed metrology procedures and software for image and flow analysis that led to significant improvements in glass flow modeling practices

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  BURN Manufacturing

  Nov 2013 - now

  • Managed Burn’s Market Research and After Sales Services teams• Managed Burn's after-sales servicing logistics and created a country-wide network of service stations• Informed design of Burn’s products through market research on new products, product modifications, marketing materials, etc.• Designed and implemented software solutions for inventory, quality, and warranty tracking• Managed continuous development of Burn’s SMS-based customer service and marketing platform• Designed & managed Burn’s durability testing program to predict product lifetimes and improve material selection Show less

  • Chief Commercial Officer

    Aug 2020 - now

  • VP of Expansion

    Dec 2017 - Jul 2020

  • VP Marketing

    Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

  • R&D Engineer / Market Research Manager

    Nov 2013 - Jan 2016