Dan Periard

Dan serves as the senior systems engineer for the product development team. He brings a keen understanding of the integration of mechanical and electrical engineering components into a cohesive system. Dan has led the development of a number of products that are growing in use by the military, including digital video systems and handheld ballistic computers. Previously, he worked at Lockheed Martin on several projects that involved a close interaction with end users to develop the system requirements and design. While a graduate student at Cornell University, working with Prof. Hod Lipson Ph.D. and Evan Malone Ph.D., he was awarded a 2007 Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics for Innovation for their of 3-D printer system integration design that was known as the Fab@Home. Dan holds an aerospace engineering degree from Clarkson University and a Master’s degree in engineering from Cornell University. He lives in Akron, OH with his wife and three daughters.