Christopher Ridgard

Christopher Ridgard has had a diverse range of work experience. Christopher started their career as a Development Intern at ExxonMobil in 2004. Christopher then worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Ford Motor Company from 2006 to 2008. After that, they joined Becton Dickinson - Accuri as a Senior Engineer - Systems, where they focused on mechanical design, root cause analysis, and process documentation. In 2013, they became a Senior Developer at in2being, LLC. Christopher then worked as a Carpenter at Build Well, where they gained experience in various construction projects. Christopher also worked as a Tree Care Apprentice and later as a Tree Care/Climbing Arborist at Guardian Tree Experts, where they performed tasks such as pruning, removal, planting, and plant healthcare. In 2017, they joined Aquaro Histology as a Mechanical Design Engineer and later became a Senior Product Development Engineer and a Product Development Manager. Finally, in 2019, they worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at both Edge Autonomy and Adaptive Energy.

Christopher Ridgard attended the University of Florida from 2001 to 2006, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.