Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor has a diverse work experience, beginning with their position as a Mechanical Development Engineer at Aerotech, Inc. from May 2002 to July 2005. Brian then took on the role of Group Leader, Process & Technology Development at the same company from July 2005 to July 2007. Subsequently, they worked as a Design Manager, Technology & Process Development from July 2007 to September 2012. Brian O'Connor then became a Product Manager at Aerotech, Inc. from September 2012 to May 2016, responsible for managing the mechanical product line and new product development. From May 2016 to April 2019, they served as the Director of Product and Market Development, developing product roadmaps and market penetration strategies aligned with market needs. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Marketing at Aerotech, Inc. since April 2019. In addition to their experience at Aerotech, Inc., Brian O'Connor also worked as a Graduate Student Intern at Professional Instruments Company from May 2001 to August 2001 and as a Research/Teaching Assistant at Penn State University from September 1999 to May 2002. Brian is also a member of Vistage Worldwide, Inc., a CEO peer advisory and executive coaching organization since April 2018.

Brian O'Connor received their Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, where they studied from 1996 to 2000. Brian then pursued a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the same institution from 2000 to 2002. In addition to their academic degrees, Brian also obtained certifications in the Vistage Strategic Leadership Program from Stanford GSB Executive Education in 2023 and PMC Level II from Pragmatic Institute (Pragmatic Marketing + TDI) in 2018.