Meet Our Team
Leadership Team
Paul Blanton
Professional Summary Paul is focused not only on VEC’s day-to-day operations but also on assuring that all VEC customers get the support they need for project success. In addition, he works side-by-side with customers to lead them through site evaluations, product selection, and design recommendations to support customer projects. Areas of Expertise Paul has worked […]
Phillip Macdonald
Professional Summary Phillip is dedicated to delivering high-quality technical solutions that support successful remediation for precision instruments. As an Application Engineer, he works closely with clients and internal teams to ensure systems are designed, configured, and implemented effectively. He prioritizes customer needs, efficiency, and technical precision to help maximize product performance and client satisfaction. Phillip […]
Nikesh Pradhan
Professional Summary Nikesh manages and leads our field service team in charge of conducting initial site surveys before a tool is installed as well as onsite troubleshooting in case of a failed survey or tool performance issues. His team also supports data center projects, performing environmental and acoustic assessments to evaluate infrastructure impacts and ensure […]
Stan Whyte
Professional Summary Electrical Engineer with a background in transformers and motor controls. Areas of Expertise Electronics and Electrical repair. Years of Experience 4 years of experience Favorite Part of the Job Fixing and troubleshooting. Hobbies Reading and drawing.
Danielle Faraola
Operations Manager Professional Summary Danielle manages the financial office operations while providing administrative support for the VEC team, customers, vendors, and product coordination. Areas of Expertise She is an expert in accounting, business operations, and HR. Years of Experience 30 years in the industry Favorite Part of the Job There are a lot of moving […]
Field Service Team
Jarrett Johnston
Professional Summary Jarrett Johnston is a Field Service Engineer at VEC with four years of hands-on experience delivering site surveys, field testing, troubleshooting, and technical support for precision instrument environments. His work has included vibration testing, magnetic field analysis, acoustic measurements, image problem solving, equipment support, and room commissioning across semiconductor, microscopy, research, and industrial […]
Andrew Reinhart
Professional Summary Andrew is a 5-year military veteran with experience as a submarine officer serving onboard the USS Indiana as the Reactor Control Assistant. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in nuclear engineering, and received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. He specialized […]
Alex Hilario
Professional Summary Over 2.5 years of experience as a Startup Engineer in the semiconductor industry working on process coater/developer tools. Areas of Expertise Installing various products we offer to our consumers. Years of Experience 3 years in the Semiconductor and Microscopy space Favorite Part of the Job Taking pride in installing tools. Solving issues that […]
Ernesto Marin
Professional Summary Electrical Engineer with experience in Power backup system designs, installation of CCTV systems. Areas of Expertise Electrical repair & troubleshooting Years of Experience 2 years Favorite Part of the Job Optimizing vibration isolation platforms and seeing the improvements that our systems provide to our clients’ tools. Hobbies Softball
Growth & Support Team
Krista DeBruin
Professional Summary Krista handles all things marketing at VEC. Areas of Expertise Krista has a strong background in digital marketing. Years of Experience 5 years in the industry Favorite Part of the Job She enjoys the variety of work. There’s always something new to do. Hobbies Krista enjoys reading, baking, and has a strong love […]
Kimberly Garcia Cruz
Professional Summary With over five years of experience in office management and program coordination, Kimberly excels in leading certification initiatives, optimizing financial oversight, and implementing DEI training programs. In addition to this, her expertise extends to recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding employees. Areas of Expertise Kimberly provides administrative support for the VEC team and customers. Her […]
Elie Tchilembe
Professional Summary Elie is a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 10 years of experience, building seamless, user-centric applications with a primary focus on frontend development to enhance business efficiency. Areas of Expertise Elie excels in designing intuitive frontends, integrating backend APIs, and automating complex data processes. Years of Experience 11 years in software development […]