Allyson Francis

Allyson Francis is a highly skilled mechanical engineer with extensive experience in robotics and automated material handling. Currently serving as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Raise Robotics since April 2025, Allyson previously held a similar role at Kindred, part of Ocado Group, where significant achievements included developing a robotic workcell for grocery fulfillment and managing the deployment of production systems in international settings. Prior experience encompasses mechanical design engineering at Boxbot, where innovative automated machinery for logistics was created, and Clearpath Inc., focusing on autonomous robotic solutions. Allyson's leadership experience includes serving as President of the Waterloo Engineering Society, advocating for engineering students, and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.