Matt Verlinich

Matthew Verlinich is a Senior Program Manager at Innovation Works, overseeing Scalable Manufacturing Programs and managing the Robotics Factory - Scale Program following a $63M EDA Build Back Better initiative award. With prior roles as Manufacturing Program Manager and Manufacturing Program Associate, Matthew has supported local startups in product manufacturing through various programs. As the Founder of OnTheRocks, Matthew developed an affordable solution for making crystal clear ice cubes at home. Experience as General Manager and Instructor at TechShop, Inc. involved managing operations from start-up to steady-state. Previously, Matthew worked as an Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company and served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at Penn State University, where a focus on sonochemistry and materials processing was emphasized in advanced degrees.