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Bryan Chaikin

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Director, Commercial Information Technology Platforms at Swagelok
📍 Brecksville, Ohio, United States

Bryan is a technology and innovation executive at Swagelok with twenty years of experience in AI, data science, and product development. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University, he has a proven track record of leading high-functioning teams. Colleagues describe him as an innovative, creative, and dedicated leader who merges real-world needs with technology.

As an entrepreneur, Bryan co-founded eFuneral, the first online platform to help families compare and select funeral homes, which was later acquired. He holds a patent for a parts recommendation and procurement system, reflecting a long-standing passion for using technology to solve complex, real-world problems and increase transparency for consumers.

He was recognized as one of Northeast Ohios top executives with a 2023 Smart 50 Award for his leadership and innovation.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Director, Commercial Information Technology Platforms
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brecksville, Ohio, United States
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Commercial IT Platforms
As Director at Swagelok, he leads the commercial IT platforms and recently traveled to Japan, Shanghai, and Korea to align on the 2025 outlook.
Product Innovation
His career is focused on innovation, from his executive roles to holding a patent for a parts recommendation system.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Director, Commercial Information Technology Platforms
Swagelok
1-2022 - 5-2024
Executive Vice President, Innovation
NexaMotion Group
6-2017 - 1-2022
Vice President of Technology
NexaMotion Group
1-2014 - 6-2017
Vice President Technology
Transmaxx, LLC
6-2011 - 6-2014
Co-Founder / CTO
eFuneral
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Education
MS
Case Western Reserve University
BS
Kent State University
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