Christopher Konopka
About Christopher Konopka
Christopher Konopka is a Senior UX Prototyper at Motional in Boston, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2020. He has experience in various roles, including as a Consultant at Cycling '74 and as an IoT Developer Evangelist at Twilio Inc.
Work at Motional
Christopher Konopka has been employed at Motional as a Senior UX Prototyper since 2020. His role focuses on enhancing user experience through prototyping and design in the autonomous vehicle sector. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving the interaction between users and autonomous systems.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Christopher worked at DSP Concepts, Inc. as an Integration Specialist for a brief period in 2015. He also served as an IoT Developer Evangelist at Twilio Inc. from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on developing solutions for Internet of Things applications. Additionally, he has been a Consultant at Cycling '74 since 2019, providing expertise in user experience and product development.
Education and Expertise
Christopher studied at Berklee College of Music from 2008 to 2012, where he focused on Computer Music, Physical Computing, Data Sonification, Sound Design, and Jazz Composition. He achieved a degree in Electronic Production & Design and Jazz Composition. His educational background supports his technical skills in UX design and prototyping.
Technical Projects and Contributions
Christopher has developed a cloud architecture from scratch using AWS services, including EC2, S3, and DynamoDB, for a text-based notification system. He created an API for handling incoming SMS messages and updating user accounts via WebSockets. Additionally, he installed a prototype user base using Auth0 and designed profile templates with an admin log viewer for saved calls.