Branden Moody is an experienced instrument maker currently working at Intellectual Ventures since August 2023. Prior roles include R&D machinist and lab manager at Amazon Robotics from January 2021 to January 2023, where Branden managed the CNC department and provided monthly updates on lab performance. Previously, as a Prime Air R&D machinist at Amazon (January 2019 - January 2021), Branden supported engineering and manufacturing teams in developing parts for delivery drones. Branden also served as an EDM machinist/programmer at NEW TECH INDUSTRIES INC. (April 2017 - January 2019), focusing on programming and operation of machines, and worked as an R&D machinist at Research International, Inc. (November 2016 - April 2017) where Branden machined parts for critical builds. Early career experience includes a role as a mold maker at Mold Rite Inc. (January 2011 - November 2016), supporting the manufacturing of new molds and providing urgent production support.