Technical Program Manager

Christopher Cho

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EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (Part-Time) Ann Arbor, Michigan Master of Applied Data Science, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Expected Class of 2022 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Class of 2015 WORK EXPERIENCE

Samsara San Francisco, California

Senior Technical Program Manager January 2020 – May 2020

• Led cross-functional efforts to ensure the projects proceeded smoothly with no roadblocks and as efficiently as possible

• Built out dashboards to track and reflect progress on goals and issues

• Aided teams improve their processes regarding workflow management, issue tracking, release management, etc. Hyundai Mobis North America Plymouth, Michigan

Program Manager – Chassis March 2019 – December 2019

• Working as a program manager for brakes, steering, chassis modules, and other chassis products.

• Lead meetings with customer, engineering, sales, and manufacturing plants to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of products.

• Took responsibility and resolved any issues regarding all chassis programs in portfolio. General Motors Detroit, Michigan

Software Integration Lead/Design Systems Engineer June 2018 – March 2019

• Led the software team to build and integrate software features into components of vehicles.

• Worked directly with supplier to integrate software and features into controllers and deliver components on time.

• Led bi-weekly meetings to discuss features, deadlines, and issues and to resolve these issues in the most efficient manner. Design Release Engineer May 2017 – June 2018

• Led various Product Development Team meetings working with manufacturing, purchasing, validation, and various other groups.

• Created criteria files for designer to aid in the designing of new coat hooks and assist handles.

• Worked directly with supplier to ensure quality products were delivered promptly.

• Used the Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS) to track and manage issues related to products. TRACK Performance Engineer July 2015 – May 2017

• Worked on various vehicle programs to test, analyze, and improve the safety performance of the vehicles.

• Designed and analyzed CAE results for pedestrian protection foam units to ensure correct deployment of hoods on vehicles. LEADERSHIP

Korean Students Association Cambridge, Massachusetts President, Social Chair, Athletic Chair April 2012 – June 2015

• Ran events for the general body and helped plan and run KSA’s annual cultural show.

• Oversaw and ran all executive meetings while organizing and running club activities as president.

• Organized mixers between MIT KSA and other organizations in MIT and other colleges in the Boston area as social chair.

• Organized and ran a Boston-wide Korean soccer tournament with 8 total different schools participating as athletic chair. Theta Xi Fraternity Boston, Massachusetts

Summer House Manager, Membership Educator, Social Chair September 2011 – June 2015

• Planned and implemented a new member’s education curriculum, consisting of the history of Theta Xi and the Delta chapter.

• Held weekly meetings with new associate members to teach and integrate them into the fraternity before initiation.

• Organized rooming, house cleanings, and handled any disputes and problems in the fraternity house during the summer of 2014. SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Languages: Fluent in English, Korean

Skills: Java, Python, C++, SQL, Jira, Databricks, Tableau, Scrum, Kanban, Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) Black Belt Certified, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Matlab, NI Labview, Solidworks, Machining, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing Activities: Grader for Mechanical Engineering Department at MIT, Teaching Assistant for Physics II, Intramural Sports Manager, Intramural Soccer, Intramural Volleyball, MIT Undergraduate Opportunities Program, Leadership Training Institute

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