About me

Ph.D., Systems Engineering, Cornell University
Director of Product, International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)

Christian is the founder of Making Pattern, a framework shaped by a decade of work at the intersection of mathematics, systems engineering, and applied ontology.

He earned his Master's and Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Cornell University, followed by postdoctoral research in systems thinking. He continues to serve as Director of Product at INCOSE, the world's leading systems engineering association.

Beyond his professional work, Christian is a husband, father, and man of faith. Problem-solving, creative thinking, and spending time with his family are among the great joys of his life. He brings that same warmth, purpose, and drive to everything he does.

When we become better builders, our lives improve, and so does the world around us..