Sam O'mahony
About Sam O'mahony
Sam O'Mahony is a Senior Electronics Engineer at Mytos, where he leads the development of firmware and electronics for cell culture automation solutions. He has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has held various engineering roles in Ireland and the United States.
Work at Mytos
Sam O'mahony has been employed at Mytos as a Senior Electronics Engineer since 2021. In this role, he leads the development of firmware and electronics, focusing on next-generation cell culture automation solutions. He plays a key role in designing electronic and firmware solutions that simplify manual cell culturing processes. Additionally, he is actively involved in recruiting talented individuals for the Mytos team, particularly those with interests in firmware and electronics.
Education and Expertise
Sam O'mahony studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University College Cork, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering for one year from 2013 to 2014. His expertise spans Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Software, and Manufacturing, which he utilizes to advance automation technology at Mytos.
Background
Sam O'mahony's educational journey began at Douglas Community School, where he studied from 2005 to 2011. He has held various positions in the engineering field, including roles at University College Cork as a Mechanics Tutor and at the University of Notre Dame as an NDnano Undergraduate Research Fellow in 2014. He also worked at Analog Devices as an Applications Engineer Intern in 2013 and at Voxpro as a Shared Services team member from 2011 to 2012.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Mytos, Sam O'mahony worked as an Electronics Design Engineer at Shimmer from 2015 to 2018 in County Dublin, Ireland. His experience includes leading research and development for next-generation smart EV chargers and working across electronics, firmware, and higher-level software. His multidisciplinary background as an electronics engineer encompasses both firmware and PCB design.