Christopher Chapa Email & Phone Number

Mcallen, TX, US

Mcallen, TX, US

Weslaco, Texas, United States

Weslaco, Texas

-Responsible for creating, validating and executing quality assurance tests on all software products in efforts to minimize product failure post-deployment.-Create and implement a governing quality manual and standards that follow ISO9001 guidelines.

Weslaco, Texas

-Responsible for the development, planning and execution of a district recruitment plan which guides IDEA schools to meet enrollment goal, 100% of schools fully enrolled by the first day of school.-Perform extensive data analysis and create reports to communicate previous years’ performances and progress towards newly developed benchmarks.-Manage.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for the development and implementation of clinically relevant tests for use on Medtronic Neuromodulation leads, extensions, accessories, and catheters.Responsibilities Include: Test Method Development and Validation, Equipment and Tooling Development and Qualification, Test Equipment Development and Automation.

Ithaca, New York Area

Research orthopedic biomechanics with the goal of understanding the development of osteoporosis and methods of preventing and/or treating osteoporosis-related fractures.Performed extensive data analysis; summarize and interpret results from a MTS Materials testing machine to determine if microscopic tissue damage generated under cyclic loading initiates.

Ithaca, New York

Designed and executed research using a MTS Materials testing machine to determine the relationship between applied strain and reduction in elastic modulus and yield strength during reloading in human vertebral bones.Presented research in 2012 National SHPE Conference. Received highest abstract score among undergraduate applicants.

Ithaca, New York

Full-time Research Position.Mastered operation an MTS Materials testing machine including creating the programs to execute mechanical testing.Used Solid Works to design a base that transports endcapped specimens without applying external loads that can cause damage and influence material properties.

Ithaca, New York

Create student employee work schedules, staff development, and plan weekly events for upperclassmen.Promoted from front desk for being initiative, hard working, and demonstrating leadership.

Weslaco, Texas

Assisted IDEA Information Technologies Department re-imaging and repairing Apple computers used in the IDEA Public School District. Also set up computer laboratories student would use around the school district.Analyzed test data from previous years to determine areas schools needed to improve.

Mission, Texas

Taught students who failed Texas state exam (TAKS) math component. Had over 50% passing rate. Created a 6 week curriculum that is equivalent to an entire year of teaching that would prepare students to pass the state exit level exam. Had over 50% passing rate.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Engineering, Gpa: 3.931

Started Master's degree during my last semester of my undergraduate career. Focused my graduate design project in researching orthopedic.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers MemberSpring 2013 Dean's List

High School Diploma, 4.0/4.0

Valedictorian of the 2009 Class of IDEA College Preparatory High School in Donna, Tx.