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Alex started with Key Tech in 2007 as a Mechanical Engineering Intern.  Since then, he has worked on a wide variety of projects from neonatal transport systems, to connected auto-injectors, to highly complex IVD devices. Alex has also served as Lead ME and Program Manager on many of Key Tech’s successful programs.  After a multi-year transition period, Alex started serving as Key Tech’s CEO in 2022.  As CEO, Alex is responsible for overseeing Key Tech’s strategic and intentional growth while ensuring we best serve our client’s needs and maintain our unique culture.  Alex received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University.

Scott co-founded Key Tech and is an Electrical Engineer by training. Scott oversees the team of electrical engineers and programmers. Whether he is working as a project manager, electrical engineer, systems engineer or any other role, he loves working on a team to solve problems and bring products to market. Scott has extensive experience in the design, analysis and fabrication of micro and nano fluidic disposables. Scott has also contributed to the design and optimization of ultrasonic flow meters ranging in size from less than a millimeter to over 10 feet and ultrasonic based viscosity, density, hemostatis, hematocrit and temperature measurements. You might say he has a lot of experience hearing things that others cannot.

Scott is the proud parent of 4 children and lives on a farm with a collection of mostly useless animals. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University.

Ben has been with Key Tech since 2000. In his role as technical guru and project manager, he has provided guidance to our multi-disciplinary team on a majority of the projects that have passed through Key Tech’s doors. Ben’s First Principles approach to technical design challenges is deeply rooted in his background of physics and mechanical engineering, and is based on years of product development experience across a range of industries. Ben received a BS in Physics from Haverford College and a MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

Andy is a Partner and the VP of Business Development, responsible for identifying new opportunities for Key Tech. He has a decade of design experience as an engineer and project lead for products including a continuous glucose monitor, neurosurgical injector and laparoscopic surgical tool. Andy is a regular speaker at events such as PDA Pre-filled Syringe and Drug Delivery Partnerships. After he tells you about his kids and recent adventures, ask him what life is like as a “retired engineer”!

Brian Murphy has been a part of Key Tech for the last 20 years. During this amazing journey, he has worked with over 50 different clients on close to 100 different projects and solved a nearly uncountable number of engineering challenges. As VP of People, a Senior Mechanical Engineer, and a Project Manager, Brian helps strategize on the big and the small. You’re as likely to find him mapping out a long-term project plan as you will testing the accuracy of an engineering prototype. He thrives on newness, on passion, on bold visions and a respect for detail. When not obsessing about how to make a project a success, he squeezes in the small task of finding new exciting employees to add to the team while also making sure that Key Tech lives up to its dream of keeping its people happy.

Jake is a Partner and Senior Electrical Engineer who has been at Key Tech since 2004. Jake oversees Key Tech’s program management department, manages our ISO 13485 certified quality system, and guides regulatory compliance at Key Tech. Jake has managed several large medical and industrial multidisciplinary projects from requirements generation through commercialization. His engineering expertise is in the areas of mixed signal design, power electronics, automation, and sensor integration.

He received a BSEE from the University of Maine and an MSEE from the University of Maryland with a concentration in microelectronics. He is also a registered professional engineer. Outside of Key Tech, Jake and his wife stay busy chasing around their two young children.

Lei has been part of Key Tech since 2007 as employee #2 in the software/firmware department.  Since then, she has worked on numerous projects leading and managing software development.  Lei also served as the software department lead responsible for growing the department cohesively and consistently.  Lei’s most recent responsibilities include managing complex development programs, leading the Cell and Gene Therapy market, and serving as the Director of Strategy for internal strategic capability and operation development.

Eric is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Partner at Key Tech. Over the years he has served as the primary designer and design lead for many products, including high volume automated sample preparation systems, handheld point of care diagnostic instruments, automated smart drug injectors, and complex electromechanical subsystems for interfacing microfluidic cartridges to devices in several diagnostic instruments. Eric also serves as a “tech guru” at Key Tech, mentoring younger engineers and helping solve tough technical problems. Eric is a graduate of UMBC and past chair of the ASME Baltimore section.

Outside of work, Eric enjoys playing various sports and staying active, working on home improvement projects, and music, having played guitar in a band with his wife for several years before settling down and starting a family.

Dave is an experienced embedded systems designer and has led the firmware development effort for several of Key Tech’s industrial and medical projects. He has an affinity for cutting-edge technology and thrives on the challenges presented by new product development. Dave received a BS in Computer Engineering with a focus on embedded software from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Jeff joined Key Tech in 2011 has led the design of several embedded electronics systems for medical and industrial devices, including an ultrasonic diagnostic instrument, a pharmaceutical compounder, and a water quality testing system. He is skilled in analog and mixed signal electronic design as well as digital logic design in VHDL, and has even been known to use some heavy-duty math and science when backed into a corner.

Jeff graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Electrical Engineering. In his spare time, he plays bass guitar in a cover band and tries to get his co-workers to come to his shows.

Since joining Key Tech in 2013 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (University of Maryland), Melanie has enjoyed an eclectic career in all that product development at a small company has to offer.

As a Partner at Key Tech and Department Lead for the Mechanical Engineering department, Melanie is passionate about employee and organizational development.  Melanie leads Key Tech’s company-wide onboarding program and loves identifying rewarding opportunities for her colleagues that facilitate their career growth.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Melanie has experience developing products in IVD, lab science, and pharmaceutical markets, with a specialty in end-to-end design of fluidic cartridges and accompanying automated systems.  Whether it’s managing projects, architecting systems, or doing some good old-fashioned mechanical design, Melanie finds pleasure in all aspects of the product development process.

Outside of work, Melanie enjoys playing volleyball, clumsily strumming a ukelele, and generally trying things she hasn’t done before (always accepting recommendations!).  Melanie also loves traveling and is in the process of visiting all seven wonders of the world.

Jamie is a software developer with a focus on writing PC and Web-based applications. At Key Tech, he has worked with clients to tightly integrate PC and embedded software to create seamless, unified systems.

He received his BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park and completed his MS in Computer Science at Hood College.

Danica has worked at Key Tech since 2013, and continues to enjoy the variety of challenges and the office’s full kitchen.  As a Senior Mechanical Engineer and a Partner, her experiences have ranged from technical work on detailed microfluidic testing and designing infant transport carts, to managing end-to-end diagnostic instrument development programs, to overseeing and improving the efficiency of internal work processes.  She is most fulfilled by projects that have the potential to significantly improve lives, and finds the most fulfilling part of working at Key Tech to be spending time with the coworkers who have grown used to the clumsy chaos surrounding her desk.  Danica has an MS and BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, where her master’s thesis was on focused ultrasound for tumor treatment.

Danica is solar-powered, and in the warmer months she can often be spotted walking her lovable golden retriever Copper or biking around Baltimore (but she may be hard to find during her winter hibernation).  Her main passions include eating good food, seeking out new restaurants (local and on travel), and discussing past or future meals.  When her solar panels are fully charged and there’s an exciting meal on the horizon, the possibilities are endless.

Josh is a Senior Industrial Designer and Partner at Key Tech with over 20 years’ experience across several industries.  He has worked on both US coasts, in Japan and Italy; designing everything from cars to food containers, ice cream scoops, and laboratory equipment.  Josh received his B.S. in Transportation Design from Art Center College of Design.

Josh’s more recent past saw him also volunteering and working for environmental, performing arts, and job training nonprofits. He enjoys the fact that working at Key Tech lets him continue giving back while utilizing his creative abilities. Outside of work, Josh tries to get out to see live music as much as possible and climbs plastic rocks a few times a week.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer and Partner at Key Tech, Rachael has extensive experience in custom PCB design and full system electronics integration across a variety product spaces, including point of care devices, laboratory diagnostics instruments, and hand-held electronics systems.

Rachael graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Outside of Key Tech, Rachael likes to tinker with electronics and programming and play soccer (when she is not injured).

Ode graduated from U.C Barkley with an undergraduate degree in Fursics. His undergraduate research focused on quantum theory to determine why Schrodinger’s cat is not a dog. He then got his master’s in Business and Barketing from Ruffgers. Ode joined the Key Tech team as a Pawduct Developer in 2018, and has gained special skills in ball dynamics, treat technology, micropoo-idics, and nap time.  In his spare time he watches Petflix and goes to yappy hour with friends.

In addition to being a Partner and Key Tech’s Facilities Manager, Brett leads a team that works on designing, testing, troubleshooting, and assembling of prototypes. Brett served 5 years active duty in the US Marine Corps as a C130J Electrical Systems Technician, with multiple overseas deployments. Brett became a Manager for electrical systems within his squadron and received a Navy and Marine Achievement Medal for his technical skills and leadership. He earned his A.A.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, B.E. In Electrical Engineering graduating Magna Cum Laude and went on to obtain his M.E. In Engineering Management from Arizona State University where he also received his Lean Six Sigma Black belt Graduate Certificate. Outside of work, Brett enjoys spending time with his family and doing anything outdoors.

Paedyn is a native of Cleveland, OH, who graduated from Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania with a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering. He is passionate about developing medical devices to help people with their needs. He has experience in researching prosthetics, infant neuromuscular development, and a bit of experience in MRI patient handling tech.

In his spare time, you can find Paedyn playing/watching sports (maybe being the biggest Cavs fan you’ll ever see), lifting weights, generally just trying to be as athletic as possible, playing guitar, or obsessing over One Piece.

Anton is a Senior Computer Engineer with interest in design and development of real-time embedded systems. He graduated from Ben Gurion University in Beer-Sheva Israel with a BS degree in communication systems engineering. Since joining Key Tech, Anton has delivered on the design and development of several embedded systems and Android applications for connected medicine. In his free time, Anton enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, and exploring local attractions.

Weighing in at 5’ 8”, 160lbs, Chet joined the Key Tech team in 2012 and is currently a Senior Industrial Designer and Specialist. He has since helped to shape numerous projects to better serve their users and use environments. Focused on forming experiences that are both enjoyable and functional, Chet has contributed to designs ranging from handheld pharmaceutical delivery to benchtop molecular diagnostic instruments.

Chet graduated from the University of Cincinnati, earning a BS in Industrial Design. Outside of the Key Tech team, he spends his free time with a ball at his feet, transitioning his ever-present creativity to the soccer field.

Heather graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, where she worked for three years in a synthetic biology lab that had nothing to do with her degree. Fortunately, her experience in chemistry and biology did not go to waste at Key Tech, where it has been extremely valuable in understanding the science behind the medical and pharmaceutical devices that Key Tech designs. Heather joined Key Tech immediately after graduating, and she is excited to contribute to projects that will have a tangible positive impact.

In her free time, Heather enjoys horseback riding, gymnastics & acrobatics, and planning extravagant DIY projects that rarely get finished.

Alexis coordinates Key Tech’s marketing and business development efforts alongside Andy. She is also active corralling the undergraduate recruiting process at Key Tech. Alexis previously worked for an AM 100 law firm in marketing communications where she specialized in event planning. She received a BA and MA from Shippensburg University in Applied History.

A history nerd at heart, Alexis fits right into the quirky culture at Key Tech (though she still can’t speak binary). Weekends are spent chasing her two boys and spending time on her boat.

Vicky joined the Key Tech team all the way from Southampton, England. She earned her BA in Product Design from the University of Lincoln, UK in 2007. Since that time, she has been working in various design fields, gaining experience with taking consumer, industrial and medical devices from concept to production.

Her passions include finding innovative solutions to problems and developing products that have a positive impact on people’s lives. She has a strong environmental consciousness and is dedicated to implementing sustainable solutions in the products she creates.

In her spare time, Vicky enjoys taking her son out on day trips, traveling abroad, and generally spending time out in the countryside.

Nitin’s passion for Electrical Engineering stemmed from Middle School when he was interested in building speakers, and it has since expanded to cover a large variety of projects involving lighting controls, car diagnostics, tablet press instrumentation, and aerospace monitoring.

Nitin received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University. There he also spent his free time becoming a better musician and further expanding his interests with music and engineering. He has designed and built low voltage vacuum tube amplifiers, an optical Theremin, solid state tube-emulating amplifiers, two electric violins, and some guitar effect pedals. Aside from music he is also interested in cooking (including oh so delicious smoked ribs), rock climbing (he still has to try outdoor climbing), and enjoying all forms of nature.

Alycia graduated from Cornell University with BS and MEng degrees both in Mechanical Engineering. Since joining Key Tech, she has contributed to projects spanning Key Tech’s markets, including IVD, MedTech, and Precision Medicine and Research. Alycia has managed large scale consumable builds and has helped to increase Key Tech’s cartridge manufacturing capabilities. Alycia has also gained valuable experience in rapid prototyping, design for molding, fluidic testing, and more.

Outside of work, Alycia enjoys dabbling in various crafts, including sewing, knitting, and crochet. She also loves spending time with her dog Ivy, who is back home in NJ.

Jaz’mine is almost finished completing her bachelor’s degree in Accounting at the University of Maryland (Global campus). Ultimately, she always envisioned herself as a journalist from the age of six but, life changed for her when she discovered she loved all aspects of accounting whether it’s crunching numbers, analyzing, transactional data, reviewing financial statements, or piecing together information to create solutions to problems. She has eight years of previous accounting and administrative experience and is hopeful to continue to grow at Key Tech.

Outside of office hours she likes to read for pleasure, cultivate her artistic side i.e., paint, sketch, draw, pottery etc., check out new pubs/restaurants and venues/galleries for dining and entertainment purposes, go to sporting events and binge watch her favorite shows & movies when time permits.

Patrick graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS degree in both Computer Engineering and Mathematics. After a short but wonderful stint as an intern, he joined Key Tech full time as a Computer Engineer and is excited to develop embedded firmware and software for medical devices.

In his free time, you can find Patrick messing around on the drums and keyboard, playing strategic board games, hiking, or brewing his own cider and beer. His dream is to one day be able to ollie on a skateboard. It can’t be that hard if Tony Hawk can do it, right?

Will graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and from Johns Hopkins University with an MS in Engineering Management. He is passionate about developing user-friendly, cutting-edge electromechanical products and loves Key Tech for the opportunities it provides. Will has experience participating in and managing all stages of the product development cycle, from early ideation and brainstorming through design transfer, FDA submission, and sustaining engineering. Specific areas of expertise include developing thermoregulation devices, complex disposables, at-home MedTech devices, automated steering and measurement systems, automated test systems, and DFx. Though mechanical in title, Will is eager to find excuses to write code and mess around with circuits whenever he can. He is originally from Connecticut, and he loves to cook, to travel, to watch soccer, to chill with his dog Luna, and to sing. One of these days someone will catch him belting out a tune in the office when he thinks no one is around.

Jonathan graduated with distinction from Penn State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Although he’s passionate about mechanical design, he also has a strong interest in working with microcontrollers and electrical systems. He has experience with electromechanical systems, rapid prototyping, complex tolerance analysis, and Arduino programming. When he’s not busy trying to automate something around the house, Jonathan loves to spend time doing anything outdoors.

Alli earned a BS in Industrial Design and a Minor and Business Certificate in French from the University of Cincinnati. She started at Key Tech as a two-time intern before returning full-time after graduation. Hailing from the land of beer, cheese, and the Bucks – Milwaukee, Wisconsin – she has had the opportunity to live and work in multiple cities and industries throughout the US. She loves using her skills to design meaningful, life-changing products for those in need.

Alli is fueled by collaboration, curiosity, and London fogs. In her free time, you can find her watching true crime documentaries, listening to live music, painting, or making travel plans.

Mason graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a BS in Computer Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering, with a focus on embedded systems engineering. At Key Tech, he is pursuing his interest in the intersection between embedded systems and PC systems. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, backpacking, or anything else that takes him outside.

At Key Tech, Ward has undertaken roles as an electronic hardware designer, systems integrator, and scientific liaison. He enjoys collaborating across Key Tech’s disciplines to create full-featured and tightly integrated products. Throughout his work, manufacturing and the challenges it brings for prototype and production hardware remain an interest of his.

Ward received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Bucknell University where he coauthored publications on both a river water quality monitoring system and an animatronic vulture. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, backpacking, and baking artisan bread.

At Key Tech, Thomas specializes in the invention and development of pharmaceutical devices. His contributions span emergency-use disposables to advanced, electromechanical and connected drug delivery devices, such as auto-injectors, IV pumps, and on-body delivery systems. While he’s no stranger to breadth, when it comes to flow control systems, use experience design, and design for reliability, he prefers depth. His role extends into the business development team, focusing on strategic growth within the drug delivery sector. Thomas is an inventor on multiple pending patents, and regularly publishes and presents on the topic of injection system development.

Thomas holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, where he also studied jazz piano performance to maintain his sanity. Off the clock, you’ll catch him cycling, mastering billiards, or making his way through the vibrant food scene of Center City, Philadelphia.

Jeff has worked previously on building, testing, and repairing UAVs, and he brings his background in avionics to his position as an engineering technician at Key Tech. In his spare time, Jeff is an avid angler, enjoys traveling, and will happily talk to you about anything related to cars.

Chris joined Key Tech in 2010, and has been architecting firmware ever since. Chris has worked on just over 30 projects, including multiple full-scope product designs marrying PC, microcontroller, and FPGA components. Chris has also led the design of multiple internal projects, including a reusable embedded communication framework.

Chris is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Computer Engineering and a minor in Classics. Outside of the digital realm, Chris is a semi-pro confectioner and connoisseur of purposefully terrible movies, literature, and music.

Mariano is a Senio Mechanical Engineer and Specialist with a penchant for electronics and control systems prototyping. Since joining Key Tech in 2011, much of Mariano’s work has been on the development of a precision pharmaceutical fluid delivery system, with responsibilities ranging the full product development scope from early prototype hardware test beds and fluidic characterization to production system design and integration testing. Mariano continues to lend his cross-disciplinary skills to Key Tech projects needing quick integration of electro-mechanical components, and enjoys bringing complex hardware to life.

Mariano graduated summa cum laude from University of Maryland, Baltimore County, with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. In a previous life Mariano also received a BS in Psychology from Towson University and worked in early childhood development and special needs therapy. When he’s not at work, you can find Mariano enjoying family time with his wife and three children, or riding a vintage motorcycle through Baltimore County landscapes.

Andrea received BS degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Physics from NC State University. Her science background helps her understand problems outside of mechanical engineering, particularly if they are explained to her with an excessive amount of math. She returned to Key Tech full-time after a summer internship showed her how fun and challenging product design can be, and how much great coworkers help create that fun! Outside of work, Andrea enjoys baking, reading, and trying to talk her friends into watching bad movies with her.

Dawn is the Office Manager at Key Tech and with 20 years of experience, she enjoys everything related to lists and spreadsheets! She and her husband Bryan are Christians and have been married for 11 years. They are recent empty-nesters with a blended family of 5 young adult children and reside in the Perry Hall-White Marsh area. Dawn has a home full of pets with two dogs, one cat, and two turtles! She enjoys spending her time outside of work relaxing in her backyard, gardening, and taking walks, especially on the beach. In true Baltimore spirit, Dawn and her husband are both long-time Ravens & Orioles fans.

Tyler came to work at Key Tech after graduating with a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland. Voted “Most Likely to Become a Comedian” in high school, Tyler strives to solve complex problems using creativity, hard work, and, if possible, a bit of humor. He feels at home at Key Tech, where there’s always new concepts to learn, skills to develop, and challenges to overcome.

When he’s not at work, Tyler enjoys playing and watching hockey, making music, working on mechatronics projects, and sleeping. With two cats at home and a plethora of dogs at the office, he’s happy to maintain the lifestyle of both a “cat person” and a “dog person”.

Laura is a Mechanical Engineer at Key Tech. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. She likes being challenged by complex problems and working on new technologies in the medical industry. Outside of work, Laura enjoys staying active and working on artistic projects.

Katie graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. She loves being challenged and gets super excited about projects where she gets to learn new things and collaborate with other engineers… which happens to be pretty much every project at Key Tech, so she thinks it’s a really good fit. She has significant experience in automation, assembly design, and device testing. Katie is a very visual thinker and brings lots and lots of hand-drawn sketches to any project she is a part of.

When not immersed in a novel, Katie enjoys taking naps, traveling, watching Pixar movies, and eating as many carb and sugar-heavy items as she can (interpret as: baked goods). She comes from an aggressively baseball family, and is thrilled to live in Baltimore and supports her favorite team, the ever-successful Orioles, as often as possible. Katie likely would be a Broadway star in a different life. You can often catch her mouthing show tunes (and only occasionally singing to herself) while doing her work. Though Katie does suffer from “resting nice face” and rarely is seen not smiling, her bubbly and outgoing personality is genuine. When she gets excited, she also tends to babble a little. Sometimes a lot. Which might be why this bio is long….

As a Mechanical Engineer, Florence has designed complex fluidic systems for diagnostic devices, enclosures and framing for tabletop laboratory equipment, as well as optical system architectures for photometry and automated microscopy. She excels at taking a holistic, patient-focused view when designing novel medical devices ranging in use from drug delivery to female healthcare. Florence has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Florence is passionate about community outreach and coordinates Key Tech’s philanthropic and volunteering activities. She splits her free time between far too many hobbies and interests – including baking, crosswords, gardening (free tomatoes anyone?), hiking, reading, and playing board games.

A Connecticut-Native, Max attended Virginia Tech to earn his BS in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Physics. He is always determined to find clever solutions to difficult problems even if it means exiting the typical realm of a mechanical engineer. In the biomedical industry, Max has experience in medical device manufacture, biopharmaceutical manufacture, and acoustic test fixture design. He is excited to build on his design skills at Key Tech!

In his free time, you can find Max staying active on his bike, the tennis court, or (more recently) the golf course. Eventually, Max would like to reignite his passion for running and complete a marathon. He is trying to teach himself guitar but has probably spent more time learning how to build his own amps.

Josie is a native of Richmond, Virginia, with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Italian from Virginia Tech (go Hokies!) who joined Key Tech shortly after graduating. Previously, Josie has worked on projects ranging from Hyperloop pods to multi-directional treadmills for virtual reality.

She is a continuous learner and has found Key Tech to be a great place to broaden her horizons. Outside of work, Josie enjoys cooking, rewatching her favorite movies with her sister (hence the Sound of Music pose), trying her hand at various crafts, and reading. She loves all things Italian and spends as much time as she can outdoors. Although more frequently found running or on the water kayaking or paddleboarding, she has hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

Kelly is a Business Development Manager at Key Tech responsible for identifying, growing, and nurturing client relationships. She studied mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland and has prior work experience in engineering, project management, and program management. Kelly enjoys outdoor activities, especially those on the water. She also enjoys weightlifting, attending live music events/concerts, exploring new places, cooking and baking delicious food, and spoiling her puppy.

Drew graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Computer Engineering. He is passionate about developing embedded firmware at Key Tech and finding creative solutions to tough problems. Outside of Key Tech, Drew loves to go rock climbing, play ultimate frisbee, go hiking, or do anything else outdoors.

JoAnna is a Computer Engineer at Key Tech who graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic    

     Institute with a B.S. in Computer & Systems Engineering and a minor in Psychology.

On one hand, she is fascinated by the logical concrete rules that govern mathematics; on the 

     other, she enjoys being able to express herself through innovative creativity. 

Although outwardly dichotomous, JoAnna has found a way to unify her love of precision and 

     abstraction in the architecture and design of software.

Now and again, she can be caught tracking down the best food spots in Baltimore, dancing to 

     hip-hop choreos, or lying low in her apartment playing video games.

Not to mention that she discovered a newfound interest in the exciting, albeit expensive, world 

     of PC building. 

And it’s only a matter of time before she owns her own personal battle station complete with 16k   

     resolution, 1024 fps, unlimited ram, overclocking, liquid cooling, pristine cable management, 

     and of course programmable LEDs…(what a nerd).

Liz is the Administrative Assistant at Key Tech with 15 years of varied administrative experience. She is a lifelong Baltimorean who feels at home wherever there’s a lot of books. She graduated from Thomas Edison State University in 2017 with a BA in Organizational Leadership and spends her free time mentoring, hosting, going for long walks, and, with tears in her eyes, avoiding wheat.

Kayleigh graduated with a BS and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and was often found using her design and fabrication skills in the Makerspace and with her buggy racing team, Apex. After interning twice for Key Tech, she found that she couldn’t stay away and joined the company as a full-time engineer upon graduation. She is really excited to continue doing meaningful and challenging work in such a fun and welcoming environment. Plus, the office dogs make excellent co-workers.

In her free time, Kayleigh nerds out on board games, books, and Broadway, and is always trying out local coffee shops to fuel her caffeine addiction.

Ethan hails from Red Hook, NY, where he grew up hiking the Catskills and enjoying small-town life. He graduated with his BS & MS in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon, where he designed and built everything from human-and-gravity-powered carbon fiber racing vehicles to automatic gear-shifting bikes.

He loves being able to apply his electromechanical design background to cutting-edge medical devices that improve and save lives. When he’s not doing that, you can find him playing tennis, running and biking all over Baltimore, and enjoying the luxuries of public transit.

At Key Tech, Chris is excited to be working on hardware and firmware with teams of creative individuals. In a past life, he worked on RF signal processing systems. Chris graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys making music, preparing food, and riding his bike all over the city.

Omar graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a BS in Computer Engineering. He enjoys learning different skills and rounding out his experiences. In the past, he’s worked on many projects including developing an app, full stack web design, and coding a dashboard for an electric vehicle. He intends to apply this adaptability to his work at Key Tech.

In his free time, Omar often researches for the next board game to add to his collection. Other times, he’s playing different sports like volleyball or rock climbing. And when he feels like having a day in, he’s playing video games.

Naima graduated from Baltimore City Community College with an AAS in Accounting then recieved a BS in Real Estate & Economic Development from the University of Baltimore.  This odd combination speaks to her personality and interests directly.  Naima is a Baltimorean through and through and has a strong passion to effect change in the community she grew up in and those like it, but she also very much loves accounting!  Naima is a geek at heart and studied engineering at Penn State Altoona for a year and a half before she decided she would rather be in business.  She enjoys tinkering, building and all things science.  In her spare time she likes to love on and annoy her three children & husband, binge watch her favorite shows and read.  Naima also enjoys being extremely goofy/silly and always looks forward to a good road trip.

Ben graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering along with a minor in Mathematics, and he joined Key Tech shortly after graduation. During his time at Maryland he taught an electronic circuits lab, and he hopes to continue working hands-on with circuits at Key Tech. In his free time, Ben enjoys going to rock concerts, running, and biking. If he can’t be found out doing one of those, he is probably reading, playing video games, solving rubik’s cubes, or baking.

Garrett earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering & Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania. Before coming to Key Tech, his work spanned low-level sensor hardware design up to high-level multi-agent systems integration, and he’s excited to now apply those skills to projects in the medical field.

His love of the rules of engineering bleeds through into his personal life where you can catch him playing needlessly complex board games and seeking out sci-fi & fantasy books that do the best job of sticking to their own lore.

Keith graduated from North Carolina State University with an MS in Computer Engineering, focusing on embedded systems programming. Classes were only part of his education as he gained hands-on programming experience running the collegiate programming team for a club designing a liquid-fueled rocket engine test-stand. In his spare time, he plays copious amounts of Ultimate Frisbee, which he has managed to play in 7 countries and on 3 continents.

Zach graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Computer Engineering and a focus on robotic systems. He discovered his passion for robotics on his high school FRC team, and he has loved writing embedded software ever since. Zach spent much of his free time in college developing full-stack and mobile applications as an organizer for Bitcamp, UMD’s largest in-person hackathon. Outside of work, Zach loves discussing his favorite sci-fi films, staring at birds, and challenging himself to bake a new dessert every week (if you’re lucky enough, he just might share).

Prior to joining Key Tech, Ryder received a B.S. degree in Engineering from Washington and Lee University and an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to mechanical product design, Ryder has experience in mechatronics, robotics, and controls. He enjoys tackling novel and impactful problems like those at Key Tech, and is ever-eager to work on electronics and firmware challenges where projects allow.

When away from the office, Ryder loves all things outdoors, pruning his bonsai trees, and eating (especially spicy) foods. While there are conflicting opinions on whether his stomach qualifies as the smallest black hole in the observable universe, it is unanimously agreed that his exceptional appetite was first documented when he set a hometown diner record of eating five hot dogs at the age of three. Since his move to Maryland, some believe that his eyes are now set on the state crab eating contest record…

Lauren is a Business Development Manager at Key Tech. She has over nine years of experience working as a design engineer for medical devices. She earned her undergraduate degree in bioengineering at Clemson University and her master’s at UC San Diego. She has worked on devices to improve the quality of care in Women’s Health, Gastroenterology, Urology, Critical Care, and General Surgery.

When not working, Lauren enjoys traveling, hiking, and doing anything outdoors with her husband, Jason, and senior pup, Bailey.

Fun Fact: Lauren was a contestant on Nickelodeon Slime Time Live and she got slimed.

Stephen graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, although he spent enough time in the machine shop to convince people otherwise. He came to Key Tech excited to design complex circuits and see products from start to finish. Plus, he can occasionally wear another hat as a mechanical or computer engineer! He is a fan of Type II fun, whether that is tracking down a phantom bug in a project or cycling up steep hills for no good reason. His activities outside of work include cycling, reading, PCB design, and woodworking.

Ian is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a BS in Electrical Engineering and has been working in the consumer electronics industry since 2013 with a specialty in wireless product design. He is excited to now be creating innovative electronics at Key Tech that really help people. When not working with electronics, you can usually find him on his bike in the woods or playing music around the city.

Mirza is a Computer Engineer who graduated from Johns Hopkins University where he enjoyed learning the intersection of software and hardware. While there, he led a collaboration between both the engineering and arts schools to create a transcription tool for non-English historical documents, focusing on the Global South. Away from his keyboard, he loves to get his hands greasy under the hood of a car. Aside from working on cars, he’ll find any excuse to have fun with new personal projects, not only limited to the computer engineering realm, but any opportunity to experience and learn other skills. Beyond that, you can find him exploring both urban ruins and rural scenes, fishing along the bay, and antiquing in yard sales, markets, and auctions.

Michael is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Key Tech with medical device development experience including within in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceutical and drug delivery devices, in-clinic and at-home therapeutic instruments, and cell processing systems. Throughout his career, he has served as a project manager, mechanical engineering project team lead, systems and risk management project lead, program quality representative, mechanical engineering department process developer, mentor and supervisor of new engineers, and recruiter for new talent at Key Tech. His technical experience includes complex medical systems design, fluid and air handling, temperature management, measurement systems, durable and disposable detailed design, and system concept and architecture development. He is a member of Key Tech’s quality management team, has experience in regulatory compliance and guiding project teams and new products through the landscape towards regulatory approval, and helps maintain and improve Key Tech’s own quality management system. He is passionate about using his work in medical product development to make a positive impact in health outcomes.

When not at work, you may find Michael dabbling in any of his musical hobbies, whether that’s playing trumpet in the local Baltimore community orchestra or fumbling his way through some chords on guitar or piano as he tries to learn a few new instruments.

Jonny joined Key Tech after earning a master’s degree from John Hopkin’s University in electrical and computer engineering while also working full-time at the JHU Applied Physics Laboratory. He moved to Maryland from central Iowa where he earned a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University. He is excited to contribute his diverse engineering background towards developing medical technology at Key Tech’s grand office.

Outside of work Jonny enjoys playing drums, parenting his cat Terrence, and drinking copious amounts of tea.

Caitlin graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. As a student, she enjoyed a variety of topics covered throughout the coursework but circuits were definitely her favorite. At Key Tech, she’s excited to be using skills gained from school as well as learning many new ones while working on interesting and challenging projects.

In her free time, Caitlin plays many hours of tennis. On rare occasions, she likes taking a break from tennis to play video games, go whitewater rafting, or go on a hike (especially if dogs are involved).

Born in Philadelphia, but raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Theo returned to Philadelphia for college. Here, he studied Insect Biomechanics at Haverford College while pursuing his B.S. in Physics. Subsequently, he obtained a M.Eng from the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in Robotics. After two seasons as a whitewater rafting guide, he joined the team at Key Tech in 2023. Theo is interested in electro-mechanical integrated systems, sensing technologies, mechanical design, and robotics.

In his free time, you can find Theo talking about his latest micro fascination, playing sports, or watching low-budget movies. During the summers you can find him chasing the chunder and shredding the gnar while rafting/kayaking east coast rivers.

Ryan received B.S. degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering and an M.S. degree in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University and joined Key Tech soon after graduation. While at school, he worked as half engineer half botanist in a plant biology lab, with responsibilities ranging from plant care and microscopy to computational analysis and software development. As a result, he is excited to continue blending engineering and life sciences while developing products at Key Tech.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys balancing outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and tennis with a healthy amount of couch time watching Formula 1, hockey (go Canes), and college sports. He also fills his free time playing bass guitar, reading, and drinking large amounts of English breakfast tea.

Faith Quist is a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Since joining Key Tech, Faith has helped design, build, and evaluate systems ranging from proof of concept prototypes to complex electromechanical systems ready for production. She loves learning about each client’s unique needs and technology and working creatively with her coworkers to solve new challenges.

Faith is a graduate from Carnegie Mellon University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and secondary major in German. Her interests outside of Key Tech include crochet, baking, and aerial silks.

Corey has been in the field of facilities maintenance for 13 years and loves what he does! At Key Tech he enjoys working with the staff and maintaining our historic building.

In his free time, Corey enjoys spending time with his fiancée and three girls. He likes bowling and other games. His goal is to travel to Bora Bora and Dubai one day.

Ravi received his B.S. from Georgia Tech and his M.S. from Virginia Tech, both in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on robotics and automation. He has applied his studies to a variety of applications ranging from automated manufacturing to assistive orthoses. His interest in the latter end of that spectrum led him to join Key Tech where he brings knowledge of mechatronics and mechanical design. Beyond traditional mechanical engineering, he has experience in machine learning, embedded systems, and PCB design. Outside of work, Ravi is a huge food and coffee nerd and his hobbies include 3D printing, woodworking, and reading fantasy novels.

Dillon graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Packaging Systems and Design. In 2018, he completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine, in 5 months. Following that adventure, he settled down outside of Baltimore, Maryland to start his career at Key Tech where he enjoys applying his problem-solving skills to his projects. In his free time, he enjoys reading science fiction novels, playing video games, and spending time outdoors.

Kun is a Senior Computer Engineer, focused on developing embedded firmware at Key Tech. He has experience in the full scope of medical software development, including requirements definition, architecture design, software and hardware debugging, algorithm development, and verification. Kun enjoys working on software that interfaces with the physical world, and is interested in product design and software development methodology.

Kun received B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics from the University of Maryland, and an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Outside of work, he enjoys hobby electronics, music, and is an avid D.C. sports fan.

Alana graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Electrical Engineering with a focus in controls, robotics, and autonomy. Shortly after graduation, she joined Key Tech excited about the opportunity to design complex PBCs and see medical devices through their product development process.

Alana is new to Baltimore and is looking forward to discovering what the city has to offer. In her free time, she likes to read, learn funny accents, dance along to almost any type of music and is a big fan of alternative forms of transportation (see: free skates). Alana is always on the hunt for a German deli and most importantly, for the best baked good in town.