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David Russell currently serves as the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Intrapreneur at Protomet Corporation, where key contributions include scaling manufacturing operations significantly and achieving a notable 50% increase in production within a four-month period. Prior experience includes roles such as a Knoxville Fellow engaging in community leadership, a Graduate Teaching Assistant responsible for mechanical engineering lab instruction, and leadership positions in Beta Upsilon Chi, managing a substantial budget and team. David has also consulted for numerous startups as a Mechanical Engineering Specialist, interned at Eastman Chemical Company addressing manufacturing issues, and gained hands-on experience with HVACR systems. Educational credentials include a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.