Don Blake

Don Blake is a highly experienced mechanical engineer with a career spanning over two decades in various roles within the engineering sector. Currently serving as a Staff Mechanical Engineer at OptiGrid since October 2024, Don specializes in designing mechanical components and assemblies for power converter electronics using PTC Creo. Previously, notable positions include Senior Mechanical Engineer at FreeWire Technologies, where similar responsibilities were held, and a series of leadership roles as VP of Engineering at Hemp Harvest Innovations and Director of Engineering at multiple firms, including Left Hand Technologies and RUPES USA. Don's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude, from Michigan Technological University.