Averatek announced that Michael V. Carano has joined their corporate leadership team as vice president of Quality. Carano brings 40 years of electronics industry experience to Averatek, with special expertise in manufacturing, chemicals, metals, semiconductors, medical devices and printing. 

“Creating this new role in our organization demonstrates the Averatek commitment to growth and continuous improvement,” said CEO Haris Basit. “As a veteran executive with a background in process control, Mike will help us to add value for our business partners, customers and the industry. His R&D experience will be a real asset as we bring more groundbreaking new products to market.” 

A recognized thought leader, subject matter expert and author, Carano holds 7 U.S. and 20 foreign patents. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors, a Committee Chair and as an instructor for the IPC global industry association. 

“Averatek has been doing exciting work, and there is a refreshing start-up culture of trust and hardworking creativity here,” Carano said. “I am passionate about helping to take this company to the next level.”

Prior to joining Averatek, Carano was the vice president of Technology Business Development at RBP Chemical Technology and the global director of R&D and Applications Engineering for the OM Group. He holds a B.A. in Chemistry and an M.B.A.