Zygo
John Smith is an experienced program manager with a strong background in engineering and operations, currently serving as the Program Manager for Precision Optics at Zygo since September 2023. Smith has held significant roles including Commercialization Program Manager for Surgical Robotics at Medtronic since September 2021, and Program Manager at Hanwha Aerospace USA from March 2017 to September 2021. Prior to these positions, Smith was the President and held various roles such as Project Engineer, Program Manager, Director of Engineering, and COO at Pioneer Aerospace for nearly three decades. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University, completed between 1981 and 1987.