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Devon Reid

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Robotics and hardware product development leader at Vape-Jet who helped commercialize a platform that generated over $10 million in sales.

United States
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At Vape-Jet, I co-founded and helped commercialize an industrial robotic dispensing platform combining four-axis motion, machine vision, embedded controls, and precision fluid handling. I helped the company reach profitability within its first year and generate more than $10 million in lifetime sales before it was sold in 2024.

I coordinated product development across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing functions, translating requirements and field feedback into priorities and improvements. I also supported the move from prototypes to repeatable production and customer deployment.

As an Independent Business Consultant, I assessed manufacturing workflows and recommended process, quality, and operational improvements for extraction and distillation businesses. I also prepared business-planning materials and regulatory documentation to support licensing and phased facility build-outs.

At Abbott Medical Optics / Wavefront Sciences, I developed and supported precision optical systems, instrumentation, metrology equipment, and manufacturing methods. My work included support for iDesign Refractive Studio and contributions to optical technologies covered by five U.S. patents.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VA

Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

Vape-Jet

Aug 2019 - Nov 2024 (5 years 3 months)

Co-founded and led development and commercialization of an industrial robotic dispensing platform, coordinating cross-functional product development and supporting production, certification, and customer deployment. Helped the company achieve profitability within its first year and generate over $10 million in lifetime sales.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of New Mexico logoUM

University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Activities and societies: Minor in German; additional coursework and project work in organic synthesis and interdisciplinary sciences.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in German, including additional coursework and project work in organic synthesis and interdisciplinary sciences.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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