Our TEAM

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MacroVation's™ Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr. Vince Baranauskas, is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in federal R&D grant writing and strategic collaborative teaming. His efforts have resulted in funding from a wide array of agencies, including DARPA, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, Army, Navy, Air Force, and many more. Vince leads MacroVation's™ interdisciplinary teams, driving innovation in sustainable materials and securing funding for groundbreaking projects.

Under Vince's guidance, MacroVation™ has excelled in designing, synthesizing, and optimizing a diverse range of thermoplastic, thermoset, and elastomeric polymers, as well as multifunctional composites and foams. Vince's leadership has led to the successful transition of multiple material technologies from concept to commercial markets, earning recognition such as the prestigious R&D 100 Award. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, Vince continues to drive MacroVation's™ mission to advance sustainability through cutting-edge materials and technologies.

David serves as MacroVation's™ President.  He has enjoyed a remarkable career marked by innovation and entrepreneurial success. His journey began after earning two BS degrees (Physics and Philosophy) then a MS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. In 1996 he founded his first company, ACT (Advanced Coating Technologies) which later became ACT Microdevices.  This was later re-branded as Haleos, Inc. Under his leadership, Haleos became a leading manufacturer of MEMS-based fiberoptic components and optoelectronic hardware ranging from hermetic silicon micro-packages for laser transmitters to integrated optics.   In less than 18 months Haloes implemented SAP, certified ISO 9000-2000, filed 120 US and international patents,  shipped over 2M AR-coated microlenses to Lucent Technologies for their LASER2000 program, and company grew to a 20M/yr run rate.   Haleos was acquired by $8B Rohm and Haas  (ROH) - now Dow Chemical.  David did a tenure at Rohm and Haas post acquisition that saw him win a DARPA programs: 3D-MicroElectrical RF Systems (MERFS)  which created PolyStrata - a microwave/mm wave packaging platform that was awarded a Disruptive Manufacturing Technologies (DMT),

In 2008, David purchased his company back from Rohm and Haas. He founded Nuvotronics and re-focused the technology  on radar and wireless systems for defense and telecom using Polystrata.  As President and CEO, the company amassed a portfolio of over 50 new patents and expanded its operations to include a facility in NC totaling 80,000 square feet, along with offices in VA, MA and CA.  The company achieved full AS9100D Certification in 2017.

David stepped down as CEO in 2018 but continued serving as a board member and consultant until the company's acquisition by Cubic Corporation in March 2019. His visionary leadership and commitment to innovation today inspire MacroVation's pursuit of excellence.