# Tom Nilsson

> Director of Hardware Engineering at Ansa

Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/tomnilsson

## Work Experience
### Director of Hardware Engineering @ Ansa Biotechnologies, Inc.
Jan 2024 – Present

### Staff Software Engineer @ Ansa Biotechnologies, Inc.
Jan 2023 – Present | United States

### Founding Software Engineer @ Mezli
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | San Mateo, California, United States

### Freelance - Hardware Test Engineer @ Impinj
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
• Developed custom WPF application allowing users to perform QC on RFID readers, investigate test failures and rerun tests in development and production facilities. 
• Migrated over a dozen C# projects from .Net 4.5 to .Net 5

### Project Engineer @ DMC Engineering
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Developed custom software solutions to meet client requirements as a consultant in a fast paced and results driver environment while under budget and timeline constraints. 
• Led small teams from initial client conversations defining project scope through budget and proposal generation, technical implementation and long term support.
• Performed system integration of developed software solutions with purpose-built mechanical systems at facilities across the US.
• Acted as a technical mentor to other engineers, providing code reviews and critical feedback for growth.

### System Engineer I/II @ DMC Engineering
Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | Greater Bos
• Developed custom software solutions to meet client requirements as a consultant in a fast paced and results driver environment while under budget and timeline constraints. 
• Led small teams from initial client conversations defining project scope through budget and proposal generation, technical implementation and long term support.
• Performed system integration of developed software solutions with purpose-built mechanical systems at facilities across the US.
• Acted as a technical mentor to other engineers, providing code reviews and critical feedback for growth.

### Advanced Development Engineer Intern @ Cybex International
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Medway, Massachusetts

### Study Jam Leader @ University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Amherst
Organized and led weekly homework and review sessions for various engineering classes. Continued constant communication with Professors and other study jam leaders to ensure and improve helpfulness to other students.

### Intro to Engineering TA @ University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Amherst
Responsible for introducing and training new students in the use of Pro E, a CAD software. Instructed 2 labs a week and also attended a weekly class about how to be an effective student and TA.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst

### Heidelberg University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tom-nilsson-45958ba0

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Last updated: 2026-04-12