Egan Gans is a highly experienced mechanical engineer and technical leader with a talent for designing and testing in broad environments. He shares an alma mater with his professional background, having earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Gans has managed personnel in different programs, and excels in project management, team building and entrepreneurship. He has worked for renowned companies such as Anduril Industries, Google, Planet, and Skybox Imaging. His career specialties include structural analysis, mechanical design, thermal design, and testing. Gans is proficient in FEMAP/Nastran, CAD/Solidwork, Python, and MATLAB. Moreover, he is skilled in prototyping, using various techniques like machining, welding, 3D printing, and sheet metal. This handy skill set has led him to work hands-on with vendors and created general engineering drawings to work with. His experience as a Course Assistant at Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering Intern at Hands on Engineering and AlterG, shaped him into the leader he is today.