Christopher Cleland
About Christopher Cleland
Christopher Cleland is a Project Manager at Quest Global in San Diego, California, with a diverse background in engineering, publishing, and entrepreneurship.
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Christopher Cleland is currently a Project Manager at Quest Global in San Diego, California, United States.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Cleland obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also has a strong foundation in college prep from Valley Lutheran High School, where he completed his High School Diploma from 2007 to 2011. He is experienced in using software such as SAP, SolidWorks, TeamCenter Rich Client, Logic Pro X, Adobe Illustrator, and all Microsoft Applications.
Professional Background
Christopher Cleland has a diverse professional background that spans various roles and industries. He has worked as a Staff Professional at Carollo Engineers for 2 years, a Publishing Intern at 80/20 Records for 10 months, and a Barista at Small Town Coffeehouse for 1 year. Additionally, he gained experience as an Undergraduate-Level Researcher at Northern Arizona University and held roles such as Lumber & Building Materials Aisle Associate at The Home Depot, Chocolatier/Sales Associate at The Sweet Shoppe, PR/Marketing Representative at Chevy's Fresh Mex, and Recreational Aid at Bellair HOA.
Key Projects and Skills
Christopher’s key projects include designing subterranean utility routings for infrastructure projects and coding macros for various engineering applications. He has also quality-controlled parts for both commercial and military aircraft and built websites using platforms like Wordpress. He is particularly skilled in open communication, decisiveness, and empathy, leading a team of quality engineers in his current role.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Christopher Cleland is also an entrepreneur. He started a portable coffee company named 92 Bananas Coffee Co. In addition to his technical and professional work, he has published poetry, showcasing his versatility and creativity beyond engineering and project management.