Welcome to Picocyl

Bob is the CEO and CO-founder of Picocyl.  Mr. Barron is a proven business leader with a strong Operating background, along with experience in transactions and investments.  He has led businesses from start-ups to Fortune 1000 firms, and was a Venture Partner at a leading venture capital firm.  He has served on various Boards, numerous Advisory Boards, and guided entrepreneurs to the successful launching of their companies.

As CEO of Chromatis Networks, Bob was responsible for a $4.5B M&A transaction that led to him being featured on CNBC for leading the largest Small Cap transaction in U.S. history. Bob also lead a highly successful commercial spin-out of a government contract manufacturing business, MQA, facilitating a 500% market capitalization increase. 

Throughout his career, Bob’s focus and success was based on building and motivating teams to develop strategies for growth, and to execute successfully through proven business processes.  Mr. Barron began P&L responsibility in 1986 as Group Vice President of Stanford Telecom, a public technology company.  Today, Bob enjoys flying his Bonanza, backcountry skiing, getting off-the-grid in Alaska, and being married to his wife.

Jack is a Co-Founder of Picocyl and well-established in the medical device industry. Jack’s passion is leading smart people to creatively solve real-world problems with innovative solutions that yield effective, high-demand products and processes. Prior to founding Picocyl, Jack worked extensively with retina surgeons to deeply understand their objectives, identify their needs and translate those needs into current market-leading, state-of-the art, handheld surgical instruments. His fifteen successful years in motorsports and specialty vehicle design/development with the Toyota off road racing team and MillenWorks taught Jack to flourish at solving challenging problems in fast-paced, team-centric environments. He currently holds 51 US and 100 International patents.

Jack graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He is happily married with two great twenty-something children, active in the outdoors with a passion for hiking, lightweight backpacking and riding motorcycles.

Mr. Welikala has a lifelong love of plastics that has only grown with his decades of experience focusing on injection molding for medical devices. Starting with the founding of Apec in 1997, he built the company from the ground up to focus exclusively on injection molding of medical parts and successfully grew the business until it was acquired by Helix Medical in 2007, where he continued to serve for another 6 years as the Executive Vice President Global Business Development. In 2014 he cofounded Medacys, an injection molding company based in Shenzhen, China that flourished and eventually merged with EG Gilero.

Foundational to his life is his family. In his free time he enjoys cultivating new types of plants in his garden and his relentless curiosity has inspired him to pursue education in bee biology and Beekeeping to better understand the fascinatingly complex insects that help his garden thrive.

Scott has 3 decades of experience in various engineering and operations roles across 3 different industries. Scott shifted his focus to the medical device industry in 2005, and he has never looked back. His career has often put him at the forefront of industrializing new products and technologies. He has successfully executed multiple scale-ups of new, high-volume disposables production lines, developed new hospital pharmacy automation, established volume production and logistics for novel pandemic vaccine delivery devices, and matured the production of 3D printed orthopedic implants. Scott has a strong project management background, and he brings that sensibility to everything he does. His other professional passions are mentoring early-career individuals, and building teams that have fun together, even as they take on big challenges

Scott holds both a BS and MS in Material Science and Engineering from the University of California, Davis. In his free time, he and his wife enjoy hiking, traveling, and exploring the many remote places and backroads that Colorado and the surrounding western states have to offer.

Yule has over 8-years of engineering experience in medical device industry, and has developed knowledge and skillsets in both R&D and manufacturing world.  This allows Yule to make contributions to Picocyl in many different ways including development of new applications, and improving and maintaining manufacturing efficiency and quality. All of Yule’s professional career has been with start-up companies, so he enjoys and fits well to a fast-paced medical-device manufacturing environment. 

In his free time, Yule enjoys being outdoor for traveling, hiking and snowboarding.

Matt has sixteen years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, six of which have been spent designing Pico-cylinders for medical devices. He currently holds nine patents, two related to the development of Pico-cylinders. He is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Matt and his wife Jenna have four daughters- Kara, Allison, Sadie and Nomathemba.

In his free time Matt enjoys mountain biking, reading, and spending time with his wife.

Mr. Bliss has over 35 years of experience in medical device and industrial gas equipment design and manufacturing. He holds numerous patents and is an author of studies published in peer reviewed medical journals as well as abstracts and conference presentations. He is currently a principal in the consulting firm Techniflow Inc. Peter received a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He has been with the industrial gas equipment firm Minnesota Valley Engineering (now Chart Industries), Chief Engineer of the custom valve manufacturer Wair Products Inc, and partner in the consulting firm Valley Inspired Products. Peter was co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of the start-up device firm, Oxytec Medical which introduced an innovative and industry leading portable oxygen concentrator for respiratory patients. After acquisition of Oxytec he stayed on as Principal Engineer with Philips Healthcare for 7 years.

Peter lives with his wife Joan and three children near Minneapolis, MN.

Dr. Eric began his engineering career in start-up companies developing computer peripherals, optics, optical coatings and vehicle systems.  Now with over 25 years’ experience, his forte is developing multi-domain systems such as medical fluidic systems or computer controlled vehicle suspensions.  Eric brings real world understanding in addition to advanced analysis skills of dynamic system modeling using Bond Graphs, computer simulations, and finite element analysis to a wide range of difficult problems.

Eric graduated from Cal Poly, S.L.O. magna cum laude with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and from U.C. Davis with a M.S. and Ph.D. in M.E. Dynamic Systems and Controls.  Eric currently has 15 US patents.  Happily married with a twenty something son and twin girls working towards their college degrees.  Eric also enjoys developing and testing new technologies applied to interesting systems, such as bicycles, motorcycles and cars.

As a military veteran, Julian’s dedication, and discipline shine through. He served honorably in the United States Army, contributing to critical missions and demonstrating unwavering commitment to duty. His military background instilled in him a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Julian Holland is an accomplished Mechanical Technician with five years of experience. His specialization lies in field maintenance, electrical theory, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Julian has a proven track record of executing large-scale installations and repairs in coordination with field technicians. His ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities drives operational excellence within the teams he collaborates with. In his free time, he enjoys motocross, hiking, snowboarding, and gaming with his family.

Kassandra brings 10 years of manufacturing operations experience across a wide range of industries, including precision optics, commercial and residential building products, propulsion systems, and automotive safety. Over the past decade, she has continued to expand her expertise in process engineering, lean manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems—driving innovation and operational excellence at every stage.

Kassandra holds a B.S. With focus on Mechanical Engineering and Automation from Indiana State University. Outside of work, she enjoys designing, building, and renovating projects, as well as spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Vaughan has over seven years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-mix low-volume production environments, having a passion for process improvement and scalable process design.  He has developed sterile packaging and labeling processes for Class I, II, and III medical devices, as well as designed civil infrastructure fluid management systems for metal and plastic fabrication shops. Vaughan has an undergraduate degree in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University and is pursuing graduate studies in Systems Engineering at Colorado State University. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking, playing euphonium, RC planes, traveling, and spending time with family.

Outside of her professional role, Jessica enjoys a variety of hobbies, including gaming, reading, and baking. She values quality time with her husband, family, and friends, often finding new ways to explore the world together.

Ashley is a dedicated quality and project coordination professional with extensive experience in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. Currently serving as a Quality Document Control Specialist and Training Coordinator at Picocyl, and previously a Project Coordinator at Medtronic, she plays a key role in maintaining FDA-compliant quality systems and leading cross-functional projects to successful completion. With a background in quality assurance leadership, she excels at documentation control, training program oversight, and collaborative project execution.

Known for her sharp attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities, Ashley is passionate about process optimization, regulatory compliance, and fostering high-performing, accountable teams. Her career reflects a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.

Outside of her professional life, she is an automotive enthusiast who enjoys working out daily, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Maria is a high-impact supply chain and operations leader with over nine years of experience specializing in inventory control, warehouse management, and process optimization. Currently serving as a Material and Warehouse Manager at Picocyl, she excels at transforming complex logistics challenges into seamless, efficient operational workflows.

​Throughout a career spanning pivotal roles from Inventory Control Supervisor to department manager, Maria has built a reputation for thriving in high-stress environments. Her approach combines a calm-under-pressure leadership style with rigorous analytical precision; a trait rooted in her background in Systems Engineering from Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigó in Colombia.

​Maria leverages this engineering mindset to drive operational excellence, ensure meticulous data accuracy, and maintain the uninterrupted flow of materials essential to the company’s manufacturing success. She is deeply committed to leading high-performing teams, implementing robust inventory tracking systems, and contributing directly to bottom-line efficiency.

Outside of work, Maria’s passion is spending time with her family. She enjoys creating lasting memories with loved ones and values the time spent together, whether through everyday activities, special occasions, or outdoor adventures.