# Christopher J. Pohl

> Software Engineer @ Space Kinetic

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/christopherjpohl

Software / Simulations Engineer at Space Kinetic:

With a dynamic role at the aerospace startup, Space Kinetic, I have honed my skills as a developer, specializing in crafting high-performance and concurrent applications using C++. My current work is at the intersection of graphics, data visualization, data acquisition, and simulations, helping to power the critical systems that drive aerospace innovations.

Technical Expertise:
    - Proficient in developing robust applications with C++, ensuring efficiency and performance at the core.
    - Deep understanding of graphics programming and the graphics pipeline, with hands-on experience in OpenGL and an emerging grasp on Vulkan, enabling the creation of visually compelling and accurate simulation environments.
    - Well-versed with CMake, the standard for facilitating streamlined build, test, and package processes for complex software solutions.
    - Familiarity with modern C++ standards and best practices including RAII, and always staying updated and applying the latest and most efficient coding methodologies in projects.
    - Experienced with multi-threading and concurrency, managing and optimizing system resources effectively for seamless application performance.

Continuous Learner:
Dedicated to continuous learning and improvement, I actively stay informed with the programming community, contributing to discussions, sharing insights, and staying abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices.  Never too shy to hit the books!

Let’s Connect:
I am open to connecting with fellow engineers or recruiters in the aerospace, software development, or interactive graphics sectors. Whether you are interested in potential collaborations or simply wish to exchange knowledge and insights, feel free to reach out!

## Work Experience
### Software / Simulations Engineer @ Space Kinetic Corp.
Jan 2023 – Present
In my current role, I spearheaded the enhancement of the renowned 3D space simulation project, Celestia. I led the forking the original C++ codebase, customizing and extending its capabilities to meet specialized project requirements, thus significantly enhancing its functionality for proprietary uses. I also designed and implemented a low-latency, multi-threaded desktop application for real-time data acquisition, which utilizes hardware acceleration to interface seamlessly with various acquisition hardware and microcontrollers. This improvement has markedly increased data collection efficiency in real-time, mission-critical environments. Additionally, I developed a robust data visualization module using Python and Matplotlib that processes and displays insightful graphs from large datasets, improving data analysis and interpretation accuracy by 50%. Furthermore, I have been responsible for maintaining, supporting, and upgrading the codebase of a 3D Nodal Plotter Simulation, implementing optimization techniques that boosted rendering performance by 33%.  Additionally, I stepped up to enhance the parallel processing capabilities of our Matlab simulations.


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
Jan 2023 – Jan 2027

### Master of Music
Berklee College of Music
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

### Bachelor of Music
Indiana University Bloomington
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christopher-j-pohl-848b24145
- GitHub: https://github.com/Greentrunk

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Last updated: 2026-03-20