Michael st. Dennis

Michael (Chris) St. Dennis has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Michael (Chris) began their career as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Mechanical Engineering Manager at Guzik Technical Enterprises, where they managed interdepartmental collaboration and communicated with vendors to determine cost-effective manufacturing methods. Michael (Chris) then worked as a General Contractor - Carpenter at St. Dennis Construction. Following that, they joined Southern California Edison as a Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator, overseeing and operating reactor and power plant equipment. Michael (Chris) then transitioned to Guzik Test and Measurement, where they held roles as a Production Manager and Mechanical Design Engineer. In these roles, they managed the purchase, manufacturing, and inspection of components, as well as designed and maintained testing equipment. Currently, they serve as the Director of Hardware Engineering at VELO3D.

Michael (Chris) St. Dennis obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Mathematics from Palomar College from 2008 to 2010. Michael (Chris) then pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Fullerton from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, they hold certifications in General Contracting from the Contractors State License Board and Generic Fundamentals Examination Standard - Pressurized Water Reactors from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.