Mike Ashley

Mike Ashley is an experienced professional in the fields of research and development, informatics, and software engineering, currently serving as the Vice President of Research and Development at Integrated DNA Technologies since May 2023. Previously, Mike held significant roles at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences from August 2011 to April 2023, including Senior Director of Product Development, where leadership of global flow cytometry R&D was central, focusing on sample preparation automation and immunophenotyping. Mike's earlier experience at Beckman Coulter involved various engineering and leadership positions, culminating in a robust background that includes software engineering and educational roles, such as an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science from Indiana University Bloomington and a BA in Computer Science from Oberlin College.