Doug Gotthard
About Doug Gotthard
Doug Gotthard serves as the Sr. Director of Design Engineering at Apeel, a position he has held since 2021. With a robust background in engineering and operations, he has worked in various leadership roles across multiple companies, including Anasys Instruments and Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp.
Work at Apeel
Doug Gotthard has been serving as the Sr. Director of Design Engineering at Apeel since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading design engineering initiatives to enhance product development. Prior to this position, he held the title of Director of Design Engineering at Apeel from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at Apeel reflects his commitment to innovation and product excellence in the agricultural technology sector.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Operations
Doug Gotthard has an extensive background in engineering and operations. He worked at Anasys Instruments in various roles, including Director of Engineering and Operations from 2010 to 2015, and Vice President of Engineering & Operations from 2015 to 2018. His experience also includes a position as VP Engineering & Operations at Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp from 2018 to 2019, and as Director of Engineering at Inogen from 2005 to 2007. His career reflects a strong focus on engineering leadership and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Doug Gotthard earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. His educational background provides a solid foundation in hardware design and project management. He has developed a blended expertise in engineering and operations, which supports his effectiveness in fast-paced environments.
Background in Engineering Design
Doug Gotthard began his career as a Design Engineer and Project Manager at Veeco Instruments, where he worked from 1998 to 2005. He transitioned into various engineering roles, including design consulting at Anasys Instruments from 2005 to 2007. His passion lies in turning ideas into products that resonate with customers, and he enjoys creating order from chaos in engineering challenges.