John Ciraldo

John Ciraldo has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. John currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at WD Lab Grown Diamonds since March 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the CTO at J2 Materials from May 2017 to January 2021. John also gained research experience as a Research Associate at the Northwestern University Atomic and Nanoscale Characterization Experimental Center (NUANCE) from July 2016 to January 2021.

Before their research roles, John worked at Rubicon Technology, where they held various positions from October 2011 to July 2016. These roles included Manager of Applications & Technology, Technical Manager of Mobile Applications, Sr. Development Engineer, and Crystal Growth Engineer. At Rubicon Technology, they led research and development efforts, focused on developing new technologies and expanding company markets.

John's educational background includes a graduate student position at the University of California, where they conducted studies related to thin films and nanoscale device fabrication. John became proficient in device fabrication and growth on thin films using techniques such as CVD, MBE, sputtering, and e-beam deposition. John also worked as an Undergraduate Fellow at The Ohio State University, conducting magnetic characterization of thin films and superlattices.

Additionally, John gained teaching experience as a Physics and Calculus Tutor for the US Navy ROTC. John provided assistance to undergraduate students with calculus and physics subjects and created curriculums and delivered lectures on these subjects.

Overall, John Ciraldo has extensive experience in research, development, and leadership roles in the fields of technology, materials science, and education.

John Ciraldo attended The Ohio State University from 2005 to 2008, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics and Electrical Engineering. John then pursued their Master's degree at the University of California, Riverside, specializing in Physics from 2008 to 2010, and subsequently in Material Science & Engineering from 2010 to 2011.