Matthew Garrity

Matthew Garrity has a diverse work experience. Matthew is currently employed as a Mechanical Engineer at RedShiftBio since February 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Q-Peak Inc. as an Opto-Mechanical Engineer from November 2019 to December 2020, where they contributed to Small Business Innovation Research programs for NASA and Naval Research Laboratory. At Q-Peak, they designed and assembled compact nonlinear optics laser packages and modified a laser welder for different cable assemblies.

Before joining Q-Peak, Matthew worked as an Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Hindsight Imaging from March 2018 to November 2019. Matthew'sresponsibilities included machining, testing, and assembling various optical components. Matthew also played a key role in recreating the part numbering system and Bill of Materials (BoM) for documentation purposes. Additionally, Matthew maintained, repaired, and operated equipment in the machine shop.

In the past, Matthew worked as a Yoga Instructor at Rock Spot Climbing Gym from January 2017 to September 2018. Matthew also served as an Opto-Mechanical Alignment professional at L3 SSG from May 2017 to March 2018, where they operated interferometers and Fizeau plate systems in a cleanroom environment. Matthew aligned and manufactured portions of production line satellites and performed advanced optical testing.

Furthermore, Matthew had earlier experiences as a Lab Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from May 2015 to June 2016, where they designed an experiment for testing the capabilities of a pyroelectric array. Matthew also worked as a Yoga Instructor during this time. Matthew was a Head Lifeguard at the City of Boston from 2008 to 2014 and interned for City Councilor-at-Large John Connolly from 2012 to 2013. Matthew started their career as a Food Stocker at Golden Goose Market in 2007.

Overall, Matthew Garrity possesses a strong background in mechanical engineering, with a focus on opto-mechanics. Matthew has experience in designing, assembling, and testing various optical components, as well as operating advanced optical measurement systems.

Matthew Garrity attended the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2012 to 2016, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physics. In addition to their degree, they obtained a certification in First Aid/CPR from the American Red Cross in December 2015.