Bastien De Marco

With over a decade of experience in high-precision engineering, Bastien De Marco is a Mechanical Design Engineer dedicated to transforming complex technical concepts into market-ready medical devices. The focus lies in navigating the full product lifecycle—from initial design and advanced simulation to mass production and regulatory compliance.

Engineering & Technical Expertise

The engineering approach adopted combines robust mechanical modeling with a deep understanding of the strict quality environments required for medical technologies. Specialization covers the modeling and optimization of complex assemblies, as well as dynamic simulation and finite element analysis.

Beyond pure mechanics, the workflow integrates instrumentation and data analysis to build sophisticated testing protocols. Crucially, it ensures that innovation never compromises compliance, managing projects with a rigorous adherence to international quality standards and regulatory requirements for medical devices.

Professional Journey

Most recently, a pivotal role was held at Aktiia SA, a startup revolutionizing blood pressure monitoring. As a mechanical development expert, the position involved leading the creation of a connected optical bracelet from the prototype phase through to industrialization in Asia. This required a seamless fusion of design, supplier management, and technical documentation.

Prior to focusing on MedTech, expertise was honed in the demanding sectors of precision metallurgy and high-end Swiss watchmaking. Previous leadership roles involved managing engineering departments, overseeing R&D, testing laboratories, and tooling workshops. Experience also includes designing non-conventional testing machinery for the luxury watch industry, developing automated systems for movement control and component validation.

Innovation & Applied Creativity

Relentless innovation has led to authorship on multiple patents and scientific publications, ranging from wearable sensor designs to validation protocols for non-invasive monitoring.

This theoretical knowledge is matched by a strong "maker" mindset. Passionate about rapid prototyping and digital design, a hands-on approach—utilizing techniques like 3D printing—is applied to physically test concepts and solve practical engineering challenges efficiently.