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Opentrons hires Gautam Prabhu as CTO to accelerate automated lab robotics engineering solutions

Published on : Wednesday 19-07-2023

Mr Prabhu will lead the companys data science and engineering teams to accelerate product development for automated lab robotics.

Brooklyn, N.Y., July 18, 2023 – Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics, today announced the appointment of Gautam Prabhu as Chief Technology Officer. With over two decades of experience leading software engineering organisations, Mr Prabhu is poised to play a pivotal role in the companys expansion of its Opentrons Robotics and Neochromosome Business Units. As CTO, Mr Prabhu will accelerate product development across Opentrons data science and engineering teams and ensure the successful implementation of the companys roadmap. He also will serve as the companys representative in technology-focused discussions with the board of directors and investors.

Gautams expertise in crafting advanced enterprise SaaS solutions, launching product lines, and expanding engineering capabilities aligns perfectly with our mission, Jonathan Brennan-Badal, CEO of Opentrons said. We are thrilled to welcome him to our team, especially during this exciting phase of growth following the successful launch of the Flex robot in May.

Mr Prabhu brings a wealth of experience to Opentrons, including service in leadership roles with increasing responsibility at PagerDuty and Zendesk. At PagerDuty, he was most recently Head of Engineering, responsible for overseeing product lines, infrastructure, shared services and data science, while also spearheading significant team growth and driving major software initiatives. Prior to PagerDuty, he was Vice President of Engineering at Zendesk, where he played a crucial role in managing shared services and building software-as-a-service productivity applications used by hundreds of thousands of businesses. In addition, Mr Prabhu served as an advisor for Y Combinator Continuity, further solidifying his expertise in the technology industry.

The technical teams for Opentrons Robotics and Neochromosome are pushing the boundaries of automation and engineering in the life sciences industry, Mr Prabhu said. I look forward to helping the company usher in a new era of laboratory solutions, empowering researchers to achieve groundbreaking discoveries. Additionally, Im excited to bring my engineering expertise to the field of robotics and my passion for advancing scientific progress to unlock the full potential of lab automation.