VEXTEC - Key Persons
As the Director of Operations, Ashley leads in managing all aspects of VEXTEC's operations to meet the established objectives for growth and profitability. She is responsible for the day-to-day business operations and human resource management of the company and assists in marketing activities, conference and special event planning. Ashley joined VEXTEC in 2006 and since has held the positions of Human Resource Manager and Marketing Manager.
Ashley brings to VEXTEC over 17 years of professional experience that includes communications and account management in both the political and commercial business arenas. Ashley graduated from Clemson University in 1997 with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Political Science.
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder / Chief Product Development Officer
- Co - Founder / Chief Product Development Officer ( CPDO )
Dr. Dey has the responsibility for leading the development of advanced engineering algorithms into operational software. His expertise is in the development and application of probabilistic reliability software and probabilistic computational models for use by industrial clients. He has over 15 years of experience and expertise in developing probabilistic simulation algorithms across several industrial sectors, including aerospace, automotive, heavy machinery and medical devices. Shortly after starting VEXTEC, he developed specialty reliability software for DaimlerChrylser. It enabled DaimlerChrysler to significantly reduce integrated product testing and has been used by over 100 trained users.
In addition to his commercial experience, Animesh has designed software architectures and developed software for over 20 different DoD programs for the Air Force, Navy, Army, NASA and DARPA programs. He has published over 30 technical papers including articles in accepted engineering trade journals. He is co-inventor on 5 patents.
Animesh obtained his Masters and PhD in structural engineering from Vanderbilt University. He received his undergraduate degree in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in 1991.
Job Titles:
- Chief Technology Officer
- Co - Founder
Dr. Tryon has established a world-wide reputation in engineering fatigue analysis and computational material science. In addition to being a VEXTEC co-founder, he is the inventor of VEXTEC's patented probabilistic, microstructural simulation approach known today as Virtual Life Management® (VLM®). His research initiated the Federal government's grant funding of VEXTEC which has resulted in $25 million since the company's inception. His research has been reviewed by scientific fellows within Air Force, Navy, Army, DARPA, NASA and research institutes throughout the world.
Bob began his professional career at Ford Aerospace as an electronic systems test engineer within a military development program. After leaving Ford, he became part of the GM turbine engine development team in Indianapolis and while there, he became a turbine engine component design and lifing specialist. Recognizing that probabilistic engineering analysis was the wave of the future, GM leadership asked Bob to pursue his PhD in that area under GM's sponsorship. He studied at Vanderbilt and obtained research fellowships from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and NASA Lewis (Glenn) Research Center. Just as he finished his work at Vanderbilt, GM sold the turbine engine division to Rolls Royce, at which time Dr. Tryon decided to leave GM and pursue a career as an independent consultant.
In addition to obtaining his PhD in 1996, Dr. Tryon received his undergraduate and master engineering degrees from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He has published over 30 papers, including articles in accepted engineering journal publications. Additionally, he holds 7 patents.
Author: Dr. Sanjeev Kulkarni, Vice President Sales and Business Development. Last week, I was at the 2015 SIMULIA West Regional User Meeting held at the historic Hayes Mansion in San Jose, CA! VEXTEC was one of the sponsors of the event and is a partner of the Advanced Integration
Mr. Oja manages sales, new customer support, and project management for VEXTEC. He has been affiliated with VEXTEC since 2005, when he joined the company after graduating from the University of Utah. Michael obtained his B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering (U. of Utah, class of 2003), and continued on to obtain his M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering (U. of Utah, class of 2005) through support from VEXTEC projects. During his time with VEXTEC, he has progressed from a Level I Materials Engineer to Level II (becoming a patent co-inventor in the process), and recently transitioned to the dual role of Sales & Project Manager. Michael has also spent three years as a Materials and Process Technology Engineer, supporting multiple production facilities throughout North America for an industry-leading aerospace manufacturer. Michael is a professional member of both ASM International, and The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS).
Nathan joined the VEXTEC team in 2020 as Analytical Engineer I where he is working on optimizing probabilistic fatigue failure simulation utilizing VPS-MICRO®, computer-aided design, finite element modeling, and data analysis skills. He received both Bachelor's of Science (BS) and Master's of Science (MS) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee (UT). While at UT he focused his studies and research on structural analysis, fracture mechanics, and fatigue modeling while developing methods for analyzing micro-scale defects and their effects on overall stress state and expected life.
Job Titles:
- Engineer
- Simulation and Analysis Engineer
Nick joined the VEXTEC team in 2016 as an Analytical Engineer where his responsibilities include data analysis and software development. Nick graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2016 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. While at Vanderbilt, he was a member of the cross country team and continues to enjoy running by competing in marathons.