Passionate about serving people through the research and development of medical devices while approaching challenges from various angles. Highly motivated engineer who managed a rigorous academic prog... Read more

Passionate about serving people through the research and development of medical devices while approaching challenges from various angles. Highly motivated engineer who managed a rigorous academic program while also participating as a D3 collegiate track athlete. A self-starter and effective communicator who is proficient in time management, setting goals, and meeting deadlines. Experienced in coursework project management and problem solving in prototype development.

Michael Trovato is the founder of Valence Tek, a groundbreaking mechanical engineering design house in the Pacific Northwest. He grew up on the east coast and graduated from North Carolina State Unive... Read more

Michael Trovato is the founder of Valence Tek, a groundbreaking mechanical engineering design house in the Pacific Northwest. He grew up on the east coast and graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He rebuilt his first automobile before the age of fifteen and had to enlist the help of parents to test drive his work. Michael is referred to as “The Idea Guy” because of his track record of innovative ideas that lead to new technologies. He has designed robotic & automation systems for McKesson, Abbott Laboratories, The Veteran Affairs, Cornerstone Automation Systems, and Walmart. His latest endeavors include proprietary product designs in material handling systems using integrated vision systems and complex controls. His work can be seen in Amazon warehouses as well as local pharmacies.