Micheal Petrillo
About Micheal Petrillo
Micheal Petrillo is a Senior Manager of Systems Engineering at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., with extensive experience in the medical device industry. He has held various leadership roles at companies such as Varian Medical Systems, Philips, and Gatan Inc., contributing to product development and team growth over a career spanning several decades.
Work at ZAP Surgical Systems
Micheal Petrillo serves as the Senior Manager of Systems Engineering at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the successful development of innovative medical devices. His experience in systems engineering is pivotal in advancing the company's mission to enhance surgical procedures through technology.
Previous Experience at Varian Medical Systems
Micheal Petrillo held multiple positions at Varian Medical Systems. He worked as Senior Manager in Research and Development from 2010 to 2017 in the Greater Salt Lake City Area, where he contributed to various projects. Prior to that, he was the Senior Manager of Program Design from 2008 to 2010 in Cologne, Germany. He also served as Program Manager - Technical Lead for a brief period in 2008.
Career at Philips
Before his tenure at Varian Medical Systems, Micheal Petrillo worked at Philips as a Principal Scientist from 1993 to 2008 in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this 15-year period, he focused on research and development in the medical device sector, contributing to advancements in technology and product innovation.
Experience at Gatan Inc.
Micheal Petrillo worked at Gatan Inc. as a Senior System Architect from 2018 to 2022 in Pleasanton, California. In this role, he was responsible for system architecture and design, applying his extensive knowledge in engineering to enhance product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Micheal Petrillo studied at Kent State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Physics. His educational background supports his expertise in leading high-performance research and development teams in the medical device industry, focusing on innovative design and product line generation.