Summary
Nash Reilly is a hardware research and operations leader with 13 years of experience designing embedded systems and putting tiny computers into real products. Currently Director of Hardware Research Operations at Magnet Forensics, he has led cross-disciplinary teams from digital design at Sonos to DARPA-funded hardware security work at River Loop Security. His background spans electronics, firmware, system integration, and test automation, with hands-on roles in robotics (Root AI/AppHarvest) and high-volume consumer audio. Nash is also a working resophonic guitarist active in the bluegrass scene, a detail that underscores his blend of technical precision and real-world creativity. He brings a proven ability to move concepts from lab prototypes to production-ready systems while navigating supply chain, manufacturing, and reliability challenges. Based in Malden, MA, he pairs deep engineering craft with a penchant for practical, music-driven problem solving.
13 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering at Montana State University