Mr. Oja manages sales, new customer support, and project management for VEXTEC. He has been affiliated with VEXTEC since 2005, when he joined the company after graduating from the University of Utah. Michael obtained his B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering (U. of Utah, class of 2003), and continued on to obtain his M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering (U. of Utah, class of 2005) through support from VEXTEC projects. During his time with VEXTEC, he has progressed from a Level I Materials Engineer to Level II (becoming a patent co-inventor in the process), and recently transitioned to the dual role of Sales & Project Manager. Michael has also spent three years as a Materials and Process Technology Engineer, supporting multiple production facilities throughout North America for an industry-leading aerospace manufacturer. Michael is a professional member of both ASM International, and The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS).