Summary
Andrea Bartolini is a Director of Technology with 11 years of experience leading technical sales, R&D, and product introduction for polyurethane foams and composite processing at Cannon in North America. Trained as an aerospace engineer with an MBA, he bridges deep technical understanding and commercial strategy to manage partnerships with tier-one suppliers, OEMs, and technology partners. He oversees lab validation, process optimization, and the creation of technical papers and conference presentations, frequently translating complex chemical and manufacturing challenges into deployable solutions. His work is driving Cannon’s investments in energy-transition technologies—lightweight automotive materials, EV batteries, wind energy, recycled composites, and green hydrogen water recovery—linking sustainability goals to tangible process innovations. Previously he combined patent support, tribology test systems sales, and startup market engineering, giving him an unusual mix of IP, lab, and go-to-market experience. Based in Pittsburgh, he is adept at turning aerospace-grade engineering rigor into scalable industrial applications for decarbonization and advanced materials.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) Aerospace Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) Aerospace Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services at Illinois Institute of Technology
English, Italian