Andrea Vivaldi

Andrea Vivaldi is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in research and engineering. Currently serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Lowell since January 2021, Andrea conducts research in robotic-assisted biomechanics and leads experiments on Dephy Inc.'s Exoboots. Previous roles include Production Supervisor at GE Aviation, where management of over 30 manufacturing employees and implementation of lean initiatives were key responsibilities. As a Manufacturing & Engineering Associate at General Mills, Andrea excelled as a Packaging Process Lead, achieving significant production reliability improvements. Early career experiences include safety improvement projects and process optimization internships at General Mills and GE Aviation. Educational qualifications encompass a PhD in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, both from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, along with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.