Ryan Martin
About Ryan Martin
Ryan Martin is the VP of Product Engineering at Build With Robots, with extensive experience in optical engineering and hardware management.
VP Product Engineering at Build With Robots
Ryan Martin is currently the VP of Product Engineering at Build With Robots, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he is actively involved in developing and manufacturing robots aimed at making a positive impact on the world. His role focuses on leading product engineering initiatives and ensuring the development of innovative robotic solutions.
Former Hardware Engineering Manager at HID Global
From 2015 to 2021, Ryan Martin served as the Hardware Engineering Manager at HID Global. During his six-year tenure in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he led hardware engineering efforts, overseeing the design and development of secure identity solutions. This position allowed him to build on his extensive engineering expertise, particularly in hardware systems.
Optical Engineer at Lumidigm Inc.
Ryan Martin worked as an Optical Engineer at Lumidigm Inc. from 2006 to 2021, a period of 15 years. Here, he specialized in the design and development of optical systems, leveraging his skills in optical engineering to contribute to the company's biometric solutions. He played a key role in creating advanced optical technologies for secure identity verification.
Education and Expertise in Optical Systems
Ryan Martin earned a BS in Physics from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He has expertise in designing molded plastic and glass optical systems for imaging and illumination. Additionally, he is proficient in using Zemax optical design software, which he studied in 1970. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in optical and hardware engineering.
Optical Design Consultant at Martin Contracting
Between 2003 and 2006, Ryan Martin worked as an Optical Design Consultant at Martin Contracting. In this role, he focused on consulting for optical design projects, bringing his specialized knowledge in optical systems to a variety of clients. This position helped him further develop his expertise in the field of optical engineering.