Summary
Jonathan Sakkos is a process development engineer and staff engineer in spatial genomics R&D who blends a PhD-trained mechanical engineering background with nearly a decade of experience in biotechnology, automation, and product-scale manufacturing. He has a track record of scaling spatial biology platforms, designing custom fixtures and automation for QC, and bringing microscopy-informed mechanical design into production workflows. His earlier research in synthetic biology and biomaterials produced multiple peer-reviewed articles, patents, and cross-institution collaborations, reflecting deep hands-on expertise in cyanobacteria, bioencapsulation, and tunable protein systems. Comfortable spanning CAD, prototyping, and lab-scale genetic engineering, he bridges R&D and operations to accelerate product launches. Based in San Francisco, he is notable for translating academic synthetic-biology innovations into manufacturable processes and automated quality systems.
9 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Maria Carrillo
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering at University of Portland
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
English, Spanish