Brian Barnum

Position: Principal Engineer

Categories: Management Team

With nearly two decades of engineering experience, Brian is a proven innovator in medical device design, product development, and advanced mechanical engineering. As Principal Engineer at Purgo Scientific, he leads the full lifecycle of medical device development—from concept and design to commercialization—ensuring products meet rigorous regulatory standards while solving critical clinical and user challenges. In this role, he guides cross-functional teams, mentors engineers, and drives innovations that bring transformative technologies to market.

Brian joined Purgo Scientific as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where he played a pivotal role in developing early-stage prototypes and building scalable manufacturing partnerships. As Senior Biomedical Design Engineer, he led the engineering team in creating a novel localized drug delivery device, laying the foundation for Purgo’s current product pipeline.

His prior experience includes engineering roles at FireFly Automatix, MOXTEK, VMT Technologies, and Optimal Solutions Software, spanning industries from agriculture to biomedical research.

Passionate about advancing healthcare technology, Brian is dedicated to developing innovative, practical solutions that improve lives and transform medical care.