ABOUT ME

Curious by Nature

I’m a Mechanical Engineering Technology student at Southeastern Louisiana University, graduating in December 2026.

I’m drawn to robotics, advanced manufacturing, mechanical design, and control systems. I’m always looking for something new to learn.

I like understanding how things work, then making something better with what I learn. That might mean designing a part in CAD, wiring up electronics, testing a new process, or building something just because I want to see if I can.

Music is also my minor, and guitar gives me a creative outlet outside of engineering. I enjoy the balance between technical problem solving and activities that are more hands on, creative, or outdoors.

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Christian and his partner standing outdoors

My Life

Playing electric guitarLive concert performanceConcert stage with live musiciansGuitar pedal board

Guitar

Playing guitar, learning songs, and keeping music in my everyday life.

Home cooked salmon dinnerHome cooked steak dinner with vegetablesSauteed peppers and onionsSandwich made with fresh vegetables

Cooking

I like making food from scratch and learning my way around new recipes.

Yellow squash harvested from the gardenCherry tomatoes grown in the gardenYellow cactus flowers in bloomBalcony garden filled with potted plants

Gardening

Growing my own food and taking care of something that changes a little every day.

Minecraft temple on a mountainMinecraft castle in a snowy mountain landscape
Minecraft city skyline
Minecraft floating airship build

Minecraft

Building imaginative worlds in Minecraft—I’ll be adding photos of some of my most impressive builds.

Kitty and Lil Man cuddling on a couchBlack-and-white cat looking at the cameraBlack-and-white cat relaxing in a chairBlack-and-white cat resting in a cardboard box

My Cats

Kitty and Lil Man are my best buds. I love them both a lot.

3D-printed Pokémon bookmark projectElectronics project assembled with robotic helping handsSolder-fume ventilator projectCHRISCADE handheld running Pokémon Crystal

Creating things

Working on electronics and 3D-printing projects at home, from useful parts to experiments.

Music & Performance

Education

I am pursuing Engineering Technology with a 3.61 GPA and have been a continuous President's List recipient. I have completed a music minor focused on classical guitar. I have also earned my Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification in my spare time, and my degree is ABET-accredited.

Coursework includes:

  • Chemistry I
  • Physics I & II
  • Calculus I
  • Economics
  • Six Sigma Industrial Quality
  • Introduction to Engineering Technology
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Computer Applications
  • Mathematical Methods for Engineering
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Introduction to Engineering Materials
  • Engineering Materials
  • Engineering Statics
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Machine Tool Technology (Technical Elective)
  • Engineering Dynamics
  • Applied Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics
  • Mechanical Design
  • Control & Automation
  • HVAC
  • Seminar
  • Project Management
  • Senior Design I & II
  • Power Electronics (Technical Elective)

Certifications

SOLIDWORKS Design Associate certificate for Christian Rust FESTO Fundamentals of PLCs - Allen Bradley certificate for Christian Rust MathWorks MATLAB Onramp course completion certificate for Christian Rust