Christopher Ching
About Christopher Ching
Christopher Ching is a Principal Software Engineer at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a BS in Computer Science with a Minor in Computer Engineering from Montana State University-Bozeman and has prior experience at companies such as Google and Revolv Inc.
Work at Rocket Lab
Christopher Ching has been serving as a Principal Software Engineer at Rocket Lab since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing software solutions that support the company's aerospace technology. His contributions over the past five years have been integral to the advancement of Rocket Lab's mission to provide reliable and cost-effective access to space.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Ching earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Minor in Computer Engineering from Montana State University-Bozeman. His studies, which spanned from 2005 to 2010, focused on Embedded Systems, AI, and Unix Operating Systems. He is currently pursuing further education in Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, which he began in 2013.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Rocket Lab, Christopher Ching held several engineering positions. He worked at Revolv Inc as a Protocol and Embedded Engineer for six months in 2014, following which he spent four years at Google as a Platform, Embedded, and Build Engineer. He also gained early experience as a Software Developer Intern at RightNow in 2010.
Technical Skills
Christopher Ching possesses a strong technical background in various areas, including Embedded Systems, Robotics, and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). His expertise also extends to Artificial Intelligence and Unix Operating Systems, making him well-equipped for complex software engineering challenges in the aerospace sector.