Austin Ortega

Austin Ortega is a seasoned engineer and product developer with a wealth of experience in technical operations and product design. Currently serving as a Senior Technical Operations Engineer at Cepheid since October 2021, Austin has also held various roles, including Project Engineer at Clark Pacific and Mechanical R&D Co-op at Abbott, where contributions included designing mechanical devices for advanced heart assist technologies. As the founder of Ausimo LLC, Austin focuses on creating innovative products that emphasize functionality and minimalism. Additionally, Austin works as a freelance product designer for Gantri, specializing in adjustable 3D-printed table lights, and has a background in graphics fabrication and CAD from Fairmont Sign Company. Austin earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from the University of the Pacific in 2020.