Christopher Ix is currently a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, a position held since October 2022. Prior experience includes roles in business development focused on alternative proteins and synthetic biology at Helikon Consulting, and an Associate Consultant Intern at Pathstone Partners. Christopher has also worked as a Quantitative Investments Intern at Brinker Capital, where analytical skills were applied to design an interactive correlation table for asset classes, contributing to investment strategies for a $20B portfolio. Earlier work experience includes managing safety and customer service as a Jetski Patrolman at Wet N Wild Waverunner Rentals and serving as a Camp Counselor at Camp Deerwood. Educational qualifications include an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Biotechnology from Northwestern University, as well as additional degrees in Biology and Applied Mathematics from Colgate University. Further education includes a Credential of Readiness Program from Harvard Business School Online and participation in the Young Scholars Program at the University of Pennsylvania.