David Woodruff
About David Woodruff
David Woodruff serves as the Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Promaxo, where he leads a team and manages the development of innovative medical technology. He has extensive experience in engineering and supply chain management, having previously worked at notable companies such as Abbott Diabetes Care, THINK Surgical, and Apple.
Current Role at Promaxo
David Woodruff serves as the Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Promaxo, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Oakland, California, he leads a team of nine direct reports focused on manufacturing operations and supply chain management. In this role, he has managed the development of an innovative low-field MRI machine and has successfully increased overall throughput to meet or exceed business plan goals.
Previous Experience at Abbott Diabetes Care
Before joining Promaxo, David Woodruff worked at Abbott Diabetes Care as a Senior R&D Process Engineer from 2006 to 2013. During his seven years in Alameda, California, he contributed to various research and development projects, enhancing processes within the organization.
Experience at THINK Surgical
From 2019 to 2022, David Woodruff was employed as a Senior Project Manager at THINK Surgical in Fremont, California. In this role, he oversaw project management initiatives, contributing to the development and implementation of surgical technologies.
Role at Apple
David Woodruff worked at Apple from 2013 to 2019 as a Technical Program Manager in Supply Base Engineering. His responsibilities included managing embedded and stand-alone keyboard hardware projects, where he applied his technical expertise to enhance product development.
Education and Expertise
David Woodruff holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in General Management and Operations from the University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011.