Summary
Tim Felbinger is the founder and CEO of StartProto, a cloud platform that unifies shop floor data, manufacturing execution, and management for small-to-mid sized manufacturers. Since starting StartProto in 2020, he has blending an electrical engineering background with hands-on software and hardware insight to help manufacturers scale operations and improve operational visibility. A Georgia Tech alumnus, he previously led the Invention Studio at Georgia Tech—the world’s largest student-run makerspace—where he taught scalable manufacturing methods and led cross-functional teams. His career includes coaching Agile innovation at BMW and embedded systems engineering at Tier One, giving him a practical fusion of prototyping, automation, and hardware design. Based in Atlanta, Tim also brings videography and media expertise from Felbinger Films & Elevate Media, underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to product development and customer storytelling. Tim’s track record demonstrates turning complex manufacturing requirements into pragmatic, scalable cloud solutions.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Jamestown High School
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Computer Science at Hampton Governors School for Science and Technology
English, German