
Meet some of the experts that make the magic happen
Our team is comprised of highly experienced scientists, engineers and developers from backgrounds in labs, manufacturing, and industrial engineering. Here’s just a few of them
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Jesse Mayer
Senior Field Applications Scientist
Jesse Mayer is a Senior Field Applications Scientist at Automata with specialisms in extraction, sequencing and cell-based assays.

Alice Tome-Fernandez
Senior Application Scientist
Alice Tome-Fernandez is a Senior Applications Scientist here at Automata. She leverages her experience in developing multi-omics tools and the application of laboratory automation to create people-centric solutions for labs.

Daniel Siden
Director of Product – LINQ Platform
Daniel is Director of Platform – LINQ here at Automata. He’s passionate about designing functional products that not only deliver results, but look beautiful too. He has an MA in Industrial Design Engineering from Royal College of Art London and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on Physics and Industrial Design from Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh.

Lorraine Wenham
Content Manager
Lorraine is Automata’s Content Manager, dedicated to crafting precise, industry-tailored content that speaks directly to the needs of our users in the life sciences.
With 20 years of B2B marketing experience, Lorraine brings a strong background in health, R&D, sustainability, and more. Her passion for life sciences drives her commitment to delivering content that informs and empowers professionals in the field

Dan Salisbury
Director of Industrial Design
Dan is Director of Industrial Designer here at Automata. He has over a decade’s experience defining and implementing design language and strategy for some of the world’s leading brands, and holds a BA in Industrial Design and Technology from Loughborough University.