Colin Mc Leod
About Colin Mc Leod
Colin McLeod is a Field Application Specialist at COPAN Diagnostics, Inc., with a background as a Fire Control Technician in the US Navy and experience as a Field Service Technician. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has expertise in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
Work at COPAN Diagnostics
Colin Mc Leod has been employed at COPAN Diagnostics, Inc. since 2021. He serves as a Field Application Specialist, a role in which he is responsible for providing technical support and expertise related to the company's diagnostic products. His work involves handling critical on-site installations and activations as part of the Field Services Engineering group. Mc Leod's experience in this position contributes to the effective deployment and maintenance of diagnostic solutions in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in the US Navy
Colin Mc Leod served in the United States Navy as a Fire Control Technician from 2013 to 2019. During his six years of service, he supervised a team of 15 personnel, ensuring the completion of over 500 maintenance items on a submarine's combat control system. His role required a high level of technical expertise and leadership, which he developed while working in a critical military environment.
Experience at HITEC Power Protection
Before joining COPAN Diagnostics, Colin Mc Leod worked at HITEC Power Protection as a Field Service Technician from 2019 to 2020. In this position, he was involved in providing technical support and maintenance services in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities included troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, further enhancing his skills in the field of electrical engineering.
Educational Background
Colin Mc Leod has a solid educational foundation in engineering. He studied at Diablo Valley College, where he pursued Electrical and Electronics Engineering, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, he attended Coastline Community College, focusing on Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering, and earned another BASc from 2018 to 2020. He completed his high school education at Hartland High School, receiving a High School Diploma from 2005 to 2010.
Technical Expertise
Colin Mc Leod possesses significant expertise in electrical troubleshooting and the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). He has experience working with 480 Volt, 3-phase systems and is knowledgeable in power, pneumatic, and hand tools in a mechanical setting. His technical skills are complemented by his experience in performing corrective and preventative maintenance on electrical components, which are essential in his current and previous roles.