Michelle Edwards is the Global Director of Applications Engineering and Training at FARO Technologies Inc, the leading provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions. Michelle has worked for FARO Technologies since 2003. She leads a team of 88 engineers, who are in the field supporting the firm’s clients, account managers and distributors in the sales, installation and training processes. Michelle is also accountable for the recruitment of engineers for her team. At FARO, Michelle has been a part of projects in support of customers including GE Energy, the US Army, NASA, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, Hyundai and hundred of other initiatives. The type of projects have included development of inspection routines, customization of training programs, and adapting new technology to enable modifications and upgrades of aircraft & vehicles onsite instead of
transporting them.
Prior to joining FARO, Michelle was a business owner in the hospitality industry operating a franchised hotel and restaurant. In her business, she led the initiative to ensure guests, corporations, and neighboring businesses all communicated to achieve the highest level of satisfaction for customers.
Michelle is a member of the Coordinate Metrology Society, serving on the Executive committee since 2016. She has also participated in the development of the certification testing, provided equipment and proctors for L2 testing since 2013, and participated in the planning for Measurement and Education zones, including the Spotlight on New Technology segment.
Michelle received a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. She lives with her husband and three children in Ormond Beach, FL.
