Andy Elder

Andy Elder is a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Verification and Validation at Velico Medical, Inc. since March 2025. Prior experience includes a role as Senior R&D Engineer at embecta and Senior R&D Engineer in Mechatronics at Lyndra Therapeutics. Andy has held various positions at Allurion Technologies, progressing from Manufacturing Engineer I to Research And Development Manager, where responsibilities included leading teams through FDA submissions and mentoring engineers in product design. Andy's early career involved roles in manufacturing engineering and product development, complemented by internships focused on equipment design and testing. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Bay Community College.