Nathan Shapiro

Background

About Nathan Shapiro

Accomplished automation and robotics expert with over 22 years of experience, including 17 years in GMP/GLP environments and 12 years in R&D. Proven in designing and deploying automated manufacturing, packaging, and quality control systems using platforms such as Hamilton Robotics, Nordson EFD, Tecan, and Agilent. Technical Expertise Subject Matter Expert in manufacturing automation and robotic platforms. Skilled in developing custom tooling, hardware for advanced robotic applications, assay development, equipment validation, and robotic troubleshooting. Leadership and Achievements Proven leadership in establishing and managing global automation divisions and lifecycle engineering teams. Successfully created global automation programs, optimized manufacturing processes, and drove substantial revenue growth. Founding Global Lab Automation Division Founded the Global Lab Automation Division at JSat Automation, generating $5 million in revenue within one year. Managed a division budget of $5M, overseeing lab automation and industrial robotics solutions. Strategic Leadership Led corporate marketing campaigns, negotiated key business partnerships, and implemented internal software tools for ISO compliance and FDA regulations. Spearheaded the Equipment engineering business vertical at JSat Automation. Delivering Solutions Created a lean Lab Operations and Industrial Equipment team, providing cutting-edge solutions for clients like the Flagship Pioneering, Joint Genome Institute, Merck EMD, Genentech, and GSK. Led global and local teams in executing high-profile projects. Strategic Road Mapping At JSat and 10x Genomics, provided strategic road mapping and leadership for lab automation and factory capacity planning, driving operational efficiency and innovation. Dedicated to advancing automation and robotics with a commitment to excellence and innovation.