Christopher Cater Email & Phone Number

• Created a multi-scale modeling scheme in ABAQUS utilizing custom FORTRAN subroutines
• Modified an existing progressive fatigue damage model for laminated composites
• Developed custom Python scripting for automated pre- and post-processing in ABAQUS
• Performed material tests including flexural, tensile, mode I fracture, and drop tower impact tests utilizing laser extensometers, strain gages, LVDTs and Digital Image Correlation.
• Solved engineering problems using both hand… Show more
• Solved engineering problems using both hand calculations and Mathematica software

• Hosted mini-lectures to facilitate learning of challenging vibration and experimental mechanics concepts to students
• Developed lab lesson plans, instruction sheets, and setup the experiments to teach students the use of strain gages, accelerometers, data acquisition and data analysis for the Experimental Mechanics lab

Dearborn, MI

• Improved a custom graphical user interface for the Abaqus/CAE platform by ensuring operability on the latest software releases and enhancing available functionality
• Quality assurance of Python code and improvements in script efficiency
• Increased software visibility through the development of guided workshops, narrated lectures and videos

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Developed an improved modeling approach for triaxially braided composites for dynamic simulations
• Performed static and dynamic simulations on braided composites using LS-DYNA which included cohesive contact/failure and complex composite material models
• Worked closely with a team of experienced researchers to validate experimental observations using numerical simulations
• Disseminated knowledge by hosting branch-wide seminar presentations and publishing of reports

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Product procurement for special equipment in the Electro-Mechanical / Iraqi Division
• Ensured products met customer’s technical specifications and application
• Established vendors for new product markets with both domestic and international suppliers

Athens, Pennsylvania

• Team leader for an Enterprise Resource Planning software (EPICOR) implementation
• Liaison between 3rd party retailers, project team, and machine shop floor
• Process capability analysis using MiniTab; Familiar with micrometers, super-micrometers and CMM machines
• ISO 9001 documentation, procedure development and policing
• Implemented six-sigma control charting on the manufacturing floor (previously non-existing)

• Developed positive relationships with residents in the halls to assist in transitioning issues
• Directly assisted with academic, social, cultural and personal problems with over 50 students in the halls
• Planned and executed over 23 Hall and campus wide programs with a four-member team
• Extensive cultural, personal and leadership development with numerous inter-cultural experiences

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Provided phone and web-based software support to customers and employees
• Managed and performed a full-scale Active Directory forest migration for improved inter-site networking
• Rebuilt the Microsoft Exchange 2003 layout and integrated web based features and access
• Resolved networking and user issues within the site department

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering

Bs, Mechanical Engineering