Steven von der Porten

Steven Von der Porten is a seasoned optical engineer with extensive experience in the field, currently serving as a Senior Optical Engineer at Ocutrx Technologies, Inc. since November 2020. Prior roles include Senior Physics Engineer II at Raytheon and Senior Optical Engineer positions at UTC Aerospace Systems and Alcon, where notable contributions included developing advanced optical designs for medical devices and performing critical analyses to ensure compliance with performance requirements. Steven holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Harvey Mudd College and has demonstrated expertise in optical system analysis, stray light evaluation, and laser safety protocols throughout a diverse career in engineering.