Patrick Zhao

Patrick (Jingli) Zhao, PE has extensive work experience in the engineering field. Patrick (Jingli) served as a Principal Process Development Engineer at Silk Road Medical, Inc. from February 2023 to present. Prior to that, they were employed at Medtronic, where they held the positions of Principal Engineer and Contingent Manager from March 2021 to February 2023, and Principal Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering from September 2017 to February 2021.

Before joining Medtronic, Patrick worked at Baxter International Inc. as a Principal Engineer - Manufacturing from April 2017 to September 2017. During their time there, they supported multiple medical device product lines, identified process improvement opportunities, and implemented process changes. Patrick (Jingli) also determined process requirements, selected equipment, and wrote equipment qualification protocols. Prior to this role, they served as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer from April 2014 to March 2017 and as an Engineer II from June 2012 to March 2014.

Earlier in their career, Patrick held the position of Plant Engineer at Ever Cat Fuels, LLC from October 2008 to May 2012. Patrick (Jingli) developed and built a functional pilot plant, participated in the scale-up and construction of a commercial biodiesel plant, and created standard operating procedures.

Overall, Patrick (Jingli) Zhao, PE has a wealth of experience in process development, manufacturing engineering, and plant operations, and has made significant contributions to various organizations throughout their career.

Patrick (Jingli) Zhao, PE has a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, which they obtained from 2004 to 2008. Patrick (Jingli) also holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Minnesota, which they completed from 2022 to 2024. In addition, Patrick has obtained certifications including DRM Green Belt from Medtronic, Professional Engineer (PE) from the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID, and Six Sigma Green Belt from the Manufacturers Alliance.