Christopher Westra

Christopher Westra has over 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering. From 2014 to present, they have served as Vice President of Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Director of Mechanical Engineering, and Lead Mechanical Engineer at Avegant. In 2013, they worked as Engineering and Production Manager at Dynamic Perception and Owner at Aheadwind Product Engineering. Christopher also served as Senior Mechanical Engineer at Yazaki North America in 2013. From 2009 to 2013, they worked as Mechanical Engineer at Insight Technology/L-3 Communications, Warrior Systems. From 2006 to 2009, they were Product Development Engineer at Automotive Components Holding (formerly part of Visteon). In 2005, they worked as Product Development Engineer at Visteon. At each of these positions, they were responsible for duties such as developing mechanical architecture, concepting designs, managing engineering teams, and developing products.

Christopher Westra earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University between 2000 and 2004.