About Us

Altai Consulting Group is an engineering consultancy that specializes in research and development and prototyping. With over 9 years of involvement in aerospace R&D we are experienced at bringing new and cutting edge ideas to fruition.

We pride ourselves on a high standard of work and attention to detail. We are willing to go the extra distance to make sure what we deliver is done right.

We have spent the last 5 years building the Geek Retreat, a spacious laboratory / prototyping facility in California. This facility was built with technical teams in mind. It has purpose-built space for each aspect of the development process and is in a comfortable and thought provoking setting. It is the perfect place to come together and do what we do best; geek around and solve problems.

About Our Founder

Christopher D. Mungas - Founder / Engineering Consultant

Christopher has been developing concepts and ideas since 2005. His work with small companies and teams has given him direct experience with each stage of the development process. He has a unique combination of expertise in both big-picture planning and design, as well as detail-oriented implementation.

Skills and Work Experience
  • Engineering:
    • Analytical and Simulation modeling using a variety of programming languages and industry tools.
    • Designing systems and components within constraints, including safety critical hardware.
    • 3D modeling, and the production of toleranced shop drawings using Solidworks.
    • Designing experiments and tests, fabricating components, data collection and analysis.
    • Generation of technical reports and presentations, conference papers, and proposals.
  • Fabrication and Prototyping:
    • Metalworking, woodworking, and composites.
    • Inspection of parts to ensure proper dimensions and tolerances.
    • Sensors and related hardware, including wiring and process diagrams.
    • Proficient with laboratory bench-top equipment.
  • Management:
    • Managing technical projects: developing roadmaps and milestones, conducting design reviews, managing subcontractors, and performing technical reporting.
    • Managing project finances: time and materials, budgets and budgetary reporting.
    • Business management: bookkeeping and accounting, regulatory reporting and compliance, intellectual property filings, and contract management, including auditing.
Education
  • Courses in Accounting and Web Development
    (2008-2009) - Folsom Lake Community College
  • Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautical Science and Engineering
    (2005) - University of California, Davis
Inventions
  • Co-Inventor: U.S. Patent (Issued 2012): "Spark-integrated Propellant Injector Head"
  • Co-Inventor: U.S. Patent (Issued 2012): "Nitrous Oxide Fuel Blend Monopropellants"
  • Co-Inventor: U.S. Patent (Pending 2012): "High Efficiency Energy Conversion"
  • Co-Inventor: NASA New Tech. Report (Approved 2008): "NOFB Continuous Operation Lunar Thruster"
  • Co-Inventor: NASA New Tech. Report (Approved 2007): "Pneumatic Excavation, Moving, and Heating of Lunar Regolith"
  • Co-Inventor: NASA New Tech. Report (Approved 2006): "Ridizable, Inflatable, Deployable Dwelling"
Hobbies
  • High Performance driving Instructor (Audi Car Club of North America and Hooked on Driving; 2008-present)
  • High Performance driving (2001-present)
  • Vehicle maintenance and tuning
  • Carpentry, snowboarding, and playing the guitar