Summary
Nicholas Burdick is a seasoned technology-enabled business leader with over a decade of cross-functional experience spanning aerospace, manufacturing, and software. He currently serves as Principal and Head of Business Development at Fermentum Technologies and Co-Owner/Director of Strategy at Progressive Sealing, driving go-to-market strategies, sales research, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year strategic planning. His engineering pedigree includes senior roles at Boeing, where he led lighting systems, training, and product development, bringing rigorous technical discipline to business initiatives. He has hands-on experience implementing CRM/ERP integrations, managing IT consultants, and building scalable processes like Kanban-based manufacturing systems and training programs for large teams. An entrepreneur at heart, he founded Myrepast.com and pursued additive manufacturing through MIT xPRO and CAD/CAM training, underscoring a practical, modern approach to solving problems with technology. Based in Bellingham, WA, he combines curiosity, leadership, and a track record of turning complex requirements into tangible business outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University
Certificate, Mechanical Design and Drafting CAD/CAM, Certificate, Mechanical Design and Drafting CAD/CAM at Solidcad
Ruby on Rails Studio
Certificate, Additive Manufacturing, Certificate, Additive Manufacturing at MIT xPRO