Christian Bryant-VonHeeder

Engineering Technician

I've always been eager to solve technical problems, whether it was helping teachers get projectors working in high school or building full robotic systems from scratch alongside a team under tight deadlines. That early curiosity evolved into a passion for embedded systems, robotics, and creating technology that makes a real impact.
I earned a B.S in Computer Science from Oregon State University, where I led hands-on hardware projects, worked alongside engineers to develop robotic devices, and further my skills across the board from firmware development to scripting and developing PCBs for custom projects. Whether working as a robotics technician or leading outreach for my on-campus club, I've learned to merge my technical skills with strong communication and leadership.

Questions & Answers

How do you make people laugh?

I tend to be a very charismatic person. I like to keep information lighthearted and productive while making a positive, even sometimes funny environment to work well in. From telling jokes, to just simply trying to make someone's day better; I will always try to make a positive working environment.

If you were a tool or piece of equipment, what would you be and why?

I'd definitely choose to be a 3D printer. Its use seems simple but overtime you find them to be extremely complex systems, allowing for development in prototyping. I find this to be extremely important because you tend to learn the most from the simplest of systems. 3D printers in the past allowed for add-ons to make the system easier to work on or simply use them to make more, that innovation factor of the device is the reason I think I'd want to be one.

What's your favorite productivity hack or time-saving trick?

I love using the Pomodoro technique. It allows me to plan productive sessions while also making sure I don't burn out.