Kevin Farinella

Kevin Farinella has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Kevin started their career as a journeyman at Farinella Plumbing & Heating, where they gained experience in installing plumbing systems in residential housing. Kevin then worked as a mechanical technician at Hoffmann & Feige Inc., where they conducted failure analysis and performed weld and piping evaluations.

After that, they joined NMT Medical Inc. as a junior engineer, where they were involved in the research and development of various medical devices. Kevin worked on the fabrication and testing of a septal occluder, delivery system, and pulmonary embolus filter.

Next, Farinella worked as a field engineer at Sear-Brown Sikorski, where they conducted mechanical surveying and piping design for a pharmaceutical company. Kevin also assisted the senior project manager and worked closely with customers.

For the past several years, they have been at Waterworks, initially working as an engineering manager and later as the director of product development and engineering. In their current role as the director of engineering and innovation, they are responsible for product strategy, product line management, and sourcing for luxury bathroom and kitchen fittings and accessories. Kevin leads a team of engineers and a product development manager while closely collaborating with global manufacturers.

Overall, Kevin Farinella has a strong background in engineering, product development, and project management, with extensive experience in the plumbing industry and medical device research and development.

Kevin Farinella obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, they attended the New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering from 1993 to 1996, although it is unclear if they obtained a degree or pursued a specific field of study during that time.