Our team
Alt-Bionics Team
Ryan Saavedra
CEO & Founder, Electrical Engineer
Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Alt-Bionics, Ryan holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Texas at San Antonio with a dual focus in Control Systems and Electromyographic Interfaces. Ryan has over 5 years of research experience and participation in the artificial limbs space. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys rock climbing, tinkering, cooking, and watching movies.
Judith Colon
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Financial Officer, BA Economics from Trinity College, MBA Thunderbird School of Global Management, MA Columbia University, Harvard Business Analytics Graduate, 15 years’ experience in International banking and 15 years’ experience operating Rehabilitation Centers for Trauma Victims. Judy will also co-lead clinic outreach efforts and manage all financial operations for the company. When she is not working, Judith enjoys boating, golf, travel and spending time with her family
Samuel Woolfolk
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Lead Mechanical Engineer
Samuel Woolfolk has a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering from ACU in Albuquerque, NM. Sam has worked for over ten years as a consultant for several fortune 500 companies performing manufacturing optimization, troubleshooting, instrumentation, FEA, and design work for the Aerospace, Defense, and Automotive sectors. Sam is responsible for leading the kinematic optimization efforts of our mechanical design (CAD) work. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, hunting, and exploring his hometown of Alaska.
Jackson Heinz
Chief Design Engineer
BS Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State, MS Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology with a focus in research of flexible/wearable electronics, 7 years’ experience at Air Force Research Laboratory providing materials and manufacturing and structural analysis support to current and future aerospace platforms. Jackson will lead the product design, structural integrity, and aesthetic appeal efforts.