Krista Chew Email & Phone Number

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

• Designs and builds carbon direct air capture (DAC) machines by creating CAD models and 3D printing components
• Investigates methods of carbon sequestration to evaluate their efficacy
• Develops presentation materials and meets with potential investors to secure funding
• Member of XPRIZE Carbon Removal team to create a scalable, carbon negative solution by sequestering CO2 from the air

• Captures professional action photos for sale, promotional, and recruiting purposes as an on-field photographer by shooting in-game action, editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, tagging, and uploading through an.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Helped build an agile, early-stage startup through launch and into pilot expansion
• Built end-to-end mechanical systems on tight deadlines for mechanically, electrically, and pressure testing products, including mechanical design using SolidWorks and 3D printing while interfacing with software and.
• Managed development of the mobile app using Jira, Figma, controlled testing, and cross-team collaboration, leading weekly meetings and developing a polished pipeline to facilitate rapid progression
• Led and managed product development projects across multiple teams to plan, design, and integrate new features, including producing product requirements documentation and facilitating development
• Oversaw device production, programming, testing, and updating, including developing protocols and processes
• Created and carried out test protocols for evaluating new components for integration in future products

• Motivated, excited, and informed high school football recruits by creating visually striking graphic designs using Adobe Photoshop, increasing the quantity and quality of committed players
• Independently managed projects to meet deadlines, while communicating milestones and incorporating feedback

Los Altos, California, United States

• Boosted kids’ (Pre-K to 10th grade) creative confidence and intellectual curiosity by teaching STEAM and leadership concepts through hands-on projects and team-building activities
• Versatile; excelled in many roles often with little notice: lead instructor, team leader, administrative

Evergreen, Colorado

• Drafted architectural plans used to build and remodel homes and commercial properties for individual customers and businesses by creating 2D floor plans and 3D renderings using Autodesk Revit (BIM)

• Taught DSLR photography and Adobe Photoshop through hands-on labs and one-on-one mentorship
• Improved upon curriculum by planning and creating new content for presentations and labs

• Conducted an independent study incorporated into team’s overall research on stem cells and cartilage regeneration
• Learned and employed techniques of cell culture, mechanical testing, cellular microscopy, biochemical assays, cryosectioning, and safe and clean laboratory practices
• Created and presented a poster for Stanford Bioengineering’s Research Experience for Undergraduates program