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Chris Laffin Ph.D CEng

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Integration Program Manager at Vantive
📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Chris is a chartered engineer with over 18 years of experience, holding a PhD in polymer engineering from Queens University Belfast. He has deep expertise in polymer processing and subsea engineering, and recently managed the global launch of the Transitions GenS product line before joining Vantive as an Integration Program Manager.

He is currently navigating a significant personal transition, having recently moved internationally for a new professional adventure. This move follows a dedicated career break focused on personal health and well-being, indicating a strong value placed on life balance.

Unique fact: He possesses a rare combination of expertise with a doctorate in polymer engineering and specialized knowledge in subsea engineering.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Integration Program Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
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Priorities

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New Product Launches
As Global Program Manager, he led the team that delivered the "Gen S" product line (Gen Smart, Gen Speed, Gen Style), a project he was publicly proud of.
Polymer Engineering
This is his core academic and professional expertise, with a PhD in the field and extensive skills in polymer processing like extrusion, electrospinning, and injection moulding.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Integration Program Manager
Vantive
6-2024 - 5-2025
Health and well-being
Career Break
10-2023 - 6-2024
Global Program Manager
Transitions Optical
6-2021 - 10-2023
Innovation Project Manager
Transitions Optical
12-2019 - 6-2021
Program Manager
Medtronic
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Education
2002 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Queen's University Belfast
2002 - 2002
Master of Science (MSc)
Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch
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