David A. Hylander

David A. Hylander, MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning multiple industries. David A. is currently serving as the Director of Manufacturing Operations at Cygnus Technologies, LLC since June 2023. Prior to this, they worked at StrideBio, Inc as the Director of GMP Manufacturing Operations from November 2021 to November 2022. During their tenure at StrideBio, they led a team in developing an AAV gene therapy cGMP manufacturing process, achieving notable success in their first 1000L Engineering Batch.

Before joining StrideBio, David held various positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. David A. served as the Associate Director and Head of Business Operations where they led the Business Operations team in supporting a 350-person manufacturing operation and played a crucial role in driving alignment within the network. David A. also held positions as a Senior Manager in Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement, where they implemented tier governance and led the deployment of this structure across the site. Additionally, they served as a Senior Manager in Aseptic Operations, where they oversaw a production team during a major line renovation.

David's career began at Celgene, where they held roles as a Manager in Manufacturing Support, responsible for managing a team and ensuring the accuracy and quality of manufacturing operations. David A. also served as a Senior Supervisor in Aseptic Operations, where they led a team in aseptic medication production with a focus on maintaining on-time production and yield.

Prior to their industry career, David served in leadership roles in the US Army, including Brigade Headquarters Company Commander in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

Overall, David A. Hylander, MBA brings a wealth of experience in manufacturing operations, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

David A. Hylander holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Alabama. David A. also has a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Leadership from Grand Canyon University, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General, also from Grand Canyon University. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained a certification in Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving & Decision Making (Coach) from Kepner-Tregoe in January 2016.