Frank Tucker
About Frank Tucker
Frank Tucker serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Ionpath, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in hardware engineering and management across various companies, he specializes in developing imaging systems and sensors for medical and biotech applications.
Current Role at Ionpath
Frank Tucker serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Ionpath, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for expanding the hardware engineering organization to support the development of MIBIscope and next-generation products. His leadership focuses on integrating engineering efforts to enhance product capabilities and drive innovation within the company.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Frank Tucker has held various engineering management positions across multiple organizations. He worked at Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, as a Hardware Engineering Manager and Senior Program Manager from 1998 to 2001. He also served as Director of Engineering at Auris Health, Inc from 2016 to 2018, and as Director of Electronic Engineering and Test Engineering at Cepheid from 2001 to 2004. His diverse experience spans over three decades in the engineering field.
Expertise in Imaging Systems and Medical Applications
Frank Tucker possesses extensive experience in developing imaging systems and sensors specifically for medical and biotech applications. His background includes managing design control processes within the medical device industry and navigating regulated environments. This expertise has been crucial in his roles, particularly in advancing technologies that support healthcare solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Frank Tucker studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS). His academic foundation has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his extensive career in engineering and technology management.
Strategic Partnerships and Supplier Management
Throughout his career, Frank Tucker has demonstrated skill in managing relationships with both domestic and overseas suppliers and contractors. He has a strong background in strategic partnerships with external vendors and contract manufacturing houses, including experience with custom ASICs and box-level subsystems. This capability supports his effectiveness in engineering leadership roles.