Dean Rottau

Dean received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and MEng in Engineering Management from Cornell University. As a student, he was drawn to engineering because of its potential to leverage technological innovation for societal good.

Most recently, Dean worked at Stroud International, an operations consulting firm. At Stroud, he led cross-functional client teams to drive operational improvements in food manufacturing facilities. Working intimately with a wide array of food processing equipment, combined with his previous experience in automotive design, has equipped Dean for his role in downstream process design.

In his free time, Dean enjoys cooking, traveling, and playing sports. He’s excited to be working in a role that can make a positive impact on our environment.