Alice Rystov
About Alice Rystov
Alice Rystov is a Technical Operations Manager at JSat Automation Inc., with a background in chemical engineering and automation. She has held various engineering and teaching roles, including positions at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and UC Davis, and has contributed to research and mentoring in her field.
Current Role at JSat Automation
Alice Rystov has been serving as the Technical Operations Manager at JSat Automation Inc. since 2020. In this role, she has acted as an escalation point for non-routine function issues and decisions. Rystov has also participated in mentoring activities for junior-level engineers, contributing to the professional development of her team. Under her leadership, the west coast branch of JSat Automation grew from 5 to 20 employees through effective recruitment efforts.
Previous Experience at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Prior to her current position, Alice Rystov worked as an Automation Engineer at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. from 2017 to 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area. During her tenure, she led the effort to upgrade and virtualize a multi-server DeltaV system to operate on a Microsoft Hyper-V platform. This project involved significant technical expertise and project management skills.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Alice Rystov studied Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Davis, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2012 to 2015. During her time at UC Davis, she engaged in undergraduate research, contributing to a co-authored research paper in 2016. Additionally, she worked as an Undergraduate Researcher in both the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UC Davis.
Early Career and Tutoring Experience
Alice Rystov's early career included various roles that laid the foundation for her technical expertise. She worked as a Teachers Aide at Saddleback College from 2009 to 2011 and as a Project Specialist at Irvine Valley College from 2010 to 2012. In 2015, she served as a Mass Transfer Tutor at UC Davis for two months, assisting students in understanding complex concepts in chemical engineering.
Professional Recognition and Involvement
Alice Rystov has been recognized as an 'Emerging Engineer' by NCEES for her representation of engineering undergraduates in their pursuit of professional licensure. She currently serves as the young professionals chair for the ISPE San Francisco Professional chapter, where she engages with the engineering community and promotes professional development.