Mad scientist and amazing idea girl, Olga is an artist wannabe, photography lover, and guardian of three destruction loving pets.
Currently, Olga is the Director of Applications & Technology at Mechnano. She leads the development of Additive Manufacturing (AM) materials and identifies applications for these materials to meet customer needs. Prior to joining the Mechnano team, Olga served as the AM Applications Lead and Services Manager at Open Additive (OA) where she worked with customers from industry, government, and academia to help them leverage OA’s systems to meet their research and applications needs.
As researcher with more than 10 years of experience in AM, she has been fortunate enough to live in two countries, attend three universities, and work in three different profile companies. Her experiences have introduced her to people from other cultures, backgrounds, and technical skills, allowing her to launch her interdisciplinary work, discover the power of teamwork, and build a global R&D network.
Some examples of her AM R&D work include textiles for uniforms, silicones for medical devices, and pyrotechnics for decoy flares. She also enjoys making fun videos about science and technology as well as her work activities to keep her professional network entertained.