Christopher Berthelet

bertheletc@berkeley.edu
EDUCATION

(858) 207-7080

University of California, Berkeley: M.S. Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics Design) Aug. 2016 May 2017
University of California, Berkeley: B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Cum. GPA 3.55)
- MiraCosta Community College: Pre-Engineering (Cum. GPA 4.00)

Aug. 2013 May 2016

Aug. 2011 May 2013

Coursework: General ME Curriculum, Object Oriented MATLAB, Intro to Robotics, Experiential Control Design
(MPC and Loopshaping), Feedback Control (Lab-based), Mechatronics Design, Circuits, Orthopedic Biomechanics

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EXPERIENCE

Tesla Motors, Vehicle Design Intern (Interior Engineering)

May 2016 Aug 2016
Designed, prototyped, and supported the development of an innovative concept for Tesla vehicle air vents
Chose fasteners and validated all safety critical joints for the Model 3 Cockpit assembly
Generated and tested prototype models for Cockpit components via SLS 3D printing
Helped maintain bill of materials for Model 3 Cockpit assembly
Tesla Motors, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Test Engineering Intern
Sept. 2015 Feb. 2016
Aided in the design of an electro-mechanical system to test the Pedestrian Braking feature, using wireless RF
communication, data acquisition systems, and an autonomous magnetic tape guided robot.
Designed, fabricated, and tested a large scale mechanical rig for Autonomous Emergency Braking testing
Performed proving grounds testing of Active Safety features based on NHTSA and EuroNCAP procedures
General Motors, Vehicle Engineering Intern
June 2015 Aug. 2015
Developed a framework using Hardware-In-The-Loop (dSpace/Simulink) to validate Activate Safety features
Devised methods to confirm Electronic Control Unit communication and function of Pedestrian feature
CalSol UC Berkeley Solar Vehicle Team, Driver Interface Team Lead
Jan. 2014 Present
Design, fabricate, and test engineering systems pertaining to vehicles braking and acceleration
Organize and direct weekly meetings to discuss engineering progress and to distribute new tasks
Collaborate with team members at the work station to engage in general hands-on vehicle projects
Medical Polymer Group, Researcher
Aug. 2014 Present
Work in a research team to improve designs and materials used in total joint reconstruction
Analyze stress related failures of total shoulder replacements using MATLAB and FEA (ABAQUS)
T-PREP Transfer Engineering Program, Assistant Program Leader
Aug. 2014
Mentored incoming transfer engineering students on how to transition and succeed at UC Berkeley
Special Olympics of San Diego County, Volunteer Athletics Coach
Mar. 2012 - Jun. 2013
Coached and led teams of special needs athletes in the sports of basketball and soccer

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SKILLS

Software: MATLAB, Simulink, dSpace, LabView, Python, Java/C, ROS, Optimization Packages (e.g. yalmip)
CAE: CATIA, SolidWorks, ABAQUS, AutoCAD
Hands-on: Machining, Mechanical Wrenching, Parts Chasing, 3D Printing, Arduino/Rasberry Pi, Basic Electronics

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PROJECTS

Modular Robotic Arm

May 2016
Robotic arm with modular segments to allow for customizable length + degrees of freedom
Raspberry Pi Motherboard utilizing I2C to communicate to Arduino controlled children segments
Ability to record and replicate user manipulation for quick and easy programming of repeatable tasks
Small-Scale Investigation of Adaptive Cruise Control
May 2016
Implementation of adaptive cruise control methods using miniature electric cars, in-line roll track, and various
disturbances (PID control, Arduino Nano, Raspberry Pi, ultrasonic sensors)
Robotic Swarming Simulator
May 2015
Object Oriented MATLAB program to simulate garbage collecting nano-bots with memoryless control
Utilized general Markov Chain structure and event biases to govern nano-bot movement
Podium Presentation, SB3C Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference

June 2015