Brian McDonald

Brian joined Pattern to lead instrument development on Pattern’s engineering team in 2021. He brings 9 years of product development leadership experience across multiple industries including renewable energy, industrial equipment, and medical devices. He is passionate about making products that bring a large social impact and provide lasting value to customers. Brian has obtained 4 patents and has 3 patents pending. He holds bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and Plan II from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.