Stephen Platenak

Stephen Platenak has extensive experience in the field of engineering, working for various companies in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Stephen most recently served as a Senior Process Design Engineer at Boulder Scientific Company, starting in 2023. Prior to that, they were a Senior Facilities Engineer at Boehringer Ingelheim from 2021 to 2022, where they were responsible for utility assets and implemented monitoring systems for troubleshooting.

Before joining Boehringer Ingelheim, Stephen worked as a Senior Process Engineer at Corteva Agriscience from 2017 to 2021. In this role, they led process design activities for new asset design and improved existing assets, resulting in significant cost savings through the design of a solvent recovery system.

From 2007 to 2017, Stephen held multiple positions at Dow AgroSciences. Stephen initially worked as a Production Engineer, ensuring safety and reliability at a key herbicide intermediate manufacturing facility. Stephen then transitioned to the role of Senior Improvement Engineer, leading capital and expense projects to maintain asset viability and completing a successful glass-lined vessel replacement project.

Stephen's career started at Dow Chemical in 2003, where they worked as an Environmental, Health, and Safety Leader, conducting internal audits and updating operating procedures. Prior to that, they served as a Process Automation Engineer, developing control code and providing start-up support for various chemical processes.

Overall, Stephen Platenak has a wealth of experience in engineering and has demonstrated expertise in process design, facilities management, and project leadership.

Stephen Platenak earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University between 1998 and 2003.