Christopher Clark
Staff Software Applications Engineer
I work to create well-designed and well-engineered products of meaningful societal impact.
Professional Experience
Tesla Inc.
Nov 2020 - Current
Staff Software Applications Engineer
- Defined the technical architecture for solution implementations for the following topics: change management of configurable products, design collaboration with external companies, unified product structure
- Employed a hybrid waterfall/agile product development methodology (incremental, iterative, with structure) to define, implement, and validate PLM system behavior
- Collaborated with Tesla stakeholders to establish minimum viable product definition and incremental delivery strategies
- Performed verification and validation testing, created and executed system functional test plans, regression test plans, and validation test plans
- Organized the system implementation efforts around user stories to gain early confirmation from stakeholders and understanding from the developers
Tesla Inc.
Nov 2018 - Nov 2020
Senior Software Applications Engineer
- Captured and managed requirements in both traditional and agile formats from Engineering representatives to iteratively and incrementally implement CATIA 3DX as a replacement for CATIA V5 for mechanical design
- Defined software design and functional specifications that adapted out-of-the-box software solutions to Tesla business processes
- Analyzed, configured, and implemented software validation practices using the Jira X-Ray test management solution
- Wrote object-oriented scripts using Dassault's Enterprise Knowledge Language to customize the application behavior, improve engineering efficiency, and provide new features
- Implemented custom database object types, relationship types, and object interfaces to address Engineering's product definition, configuration management, and variant management needs
- Wrote TCL scripts for general platform management tasks as well as a script that executed periodically to migrate information from one data model to another
- Setup server and client applications for windows CAD and CAE applications
Tesla Inc.
Feb 2017 - Nov 2018
Engineering Applications Methods and Validation Specialist
- Established a centralized and highly-regarded engineering knowledge repository utilizing Atlassian Confluence that served to disseminate engineering software knowledge and build consensus on engineering practices in the form standards
- Improved my team's effectiveness at providing engineering support by migrating support activities from Service Now to Jira Service Desk
- Supported the Virtual Factory manufacturing engineering team in their application of Dassault Systemes' DELMIA software to simulate the virtual build of Model 3
- Debugged software issues pertaining to complex client/server/database architecture for CAD, CAE, and CAM applications
- Generated an as-planned assembly model of the Model 3 for the creation of 3D work instructions using multiple, related directed acyclic graphs
- Administrated Dassault Systems' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
GDC Technics, Ltd.
May 2015 - Jun 2016
Design Technology Architect
- Defined the primary design-in-context CAD approach that employed product filters, skeleton geometry, and interface control point models
- Managed and optimized the digital mock-up environment, top-level CAD models, and relational modeling methodology
- Identified innovation opportunities (such as knowledge-based engineering, model-based enterprise, advanced metrology/scanning technology) and described risks
- Evaluated and assisted in the implementation of multiple facets of Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE R2015x PLM platform
- Communicated complex technology relationships to decision makers
- Served as an ambassador between international engineering teams in order to harmonize multi-site engineering efforts in the use of complex engineering systems
GDC Technics, Ltd.
Nov 2011 - May 2015
Mechanical Design Engineer, Interior Structures
- Designed mechanical aircraft cabin components, assemblies, and installations to meet performance, operational, and cost objectives while preserving aesthetic and functional intent
- Developed the engineering design approach in CATIA V6, including the establishment of the digital mock-up environment, CAD model structure, and relational modeling methodology
- Worked jointly with craftsmen and installers to optimize function and form throughout the production process
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Competencies
- Agile Development Methodologies
- Systems Engineering
- Product Management
- Requirements Management
- Configuration Management
- Software Verification and Validation
- Git VCS
- Kubernetes development environment
- CAD/CAE Technologies
- Design for Manufacture & Assembly
- Mechanics of Materials
- Verbal and visual communication
- TCL (Tool Command Language)
- Matrix Query Language
- Enterprise Knowledge Language
- Linux bash
- CSS, HTML, XML, JSON
Certifications
EIT Certification
Jul 2011 - Jul 2019
Texas Board of Professional Engineers