Fred Drury

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ABOUT FRED DRURY

I am an engineer and entrepreneur with a passion for building safety-critical, mission-driven technologies that bridge innovation with reliability. My career spans aerospace, medical, and industrial domains — from leading the design of embedded systems and avionics to founding and scaling startups in wearables, information services, and IoT.Highlights of my work include- Driving aerospace engineering projects that redefined in-flight safety, including pioneering icing detection on Canadian Department of Defence helicopters- Leading multi-disciplinary teams through the full product lifecycle, from requirements gathering to firmware, PCB design, and customer-facing interfaces- Securing Canada’s first commercial air-to-air radar license and earning recognition through national innovation challenges- Founding and growing multiple ventures, from medical device interfaces to wearable systems, while managing clients across industries.I thrive at the intersection of engineering, leadership, and entrepreneurship — turning complex challenges into clear, innovative solutions. With deep technical expertise in C/C++ firmware development, PCB design, and safety-critical systems, I bring both hands-on engineering ability and a track record of guiding strategy at the executive level.Beyond work, I’m active in the tech and engineering community as a mentor, hackathon supporter, and motorsport official. I’m committed to advancing technology that is not only cutting-edge but also practical, safe, and impactful.I’m always open to connecting with fellow innovators, collaborators, and organizations seeking to build the next generation of mission-critical systems.