Christopher Ross Desanto

Christopher Ross DeSanto is a seasoned engineering professional specializing in systems engineering, with a robust background in managing complex projects related to naval warfare and cutting-edge technology. Currently serving as a Senior System Engineer at MIKEL Inc. since October 2022, Christopher previously held significant positions including Lead Systems Engineer and Program Manager at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, where responsibilities encompassed project management for submarine sonar systems, integration testing, and stakeholder support. With experience as a Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin, Christopher contributed to software development and testing tools for submarine systems. Earlier roles included Technical Consultant Engineer at Schneider Electric and Research Assistant at Harvard Medical School, complemented by a Master's degree in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.