Christopher T. Richard Cep, Masc.

Christopher T. Richard, CEP, MASc., currently serves as the Technical Leader for Photonic Integrated Circuit Packaging at AEPONYX inc., where responsibilities include micro vice design for optical component testing and automation in 3D modeling using Microsoft VBA and SOLIDWORKS. Previously, Christopher held positions as a Photonic Integrated Circuit Packaging Designer, CAD Test Engineer at MADE BY GATHER, and various roles at Concordia University involving engineering lab technician duties and manufacturing lab demonstrations. With a solid foundation in mechanical engineering from Concordia University, where Christopher earned a Master of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree, complemented by studies in ear training and music theory at McGill University, Christopher brings a diverse skill set to optical and mechanical component design, prototyping, and engineering education.