Christopher Cassin is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in Alberta’s oil and gas industry. He has expertise in project management and logistics, having led large-scale industrial projects at Aecon Group of Companies after completing a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alberta. Previously, he co-founded and scaled Fox Oilfield, specializing in transporting over-dimensional assets across Canada and the USA. Chris leads and oversees business operations at ZPC’s manufacturing facility, ensuring operational efficiency, financial health, and unique corporate culture.

Dr. John P. Davis earned his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis. With over 15 years of experience as a tenured professor at the University of Alberta, his research focuses on macroscopic quantum objects, including quantum optomechanics and superfluids. An Alfred P. Sloan Fellow with 70+ publications, he leads Zero Point Cryogenics after co-founding Resolved Instruments. He spent five years developing ZPC’s core technology before commercializing its products in 2021. He leads a team of talented R&D scientists and the Design and Project Management teams, overseeing all projects at ZPC, including the development of custom projects.

Elise Usunier brings 15 years of experience in corporate sales and marketing, having previously served as Head of Corporate Sales at Samdesk, establishing and scaling the enterprise sales organization. Elise holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from MacEwan University and has a strong background in strategic marketing initiatives. She is also a dedicated board member at AMA – Alberta Motor Association and ACT Alberta. At ZPC, she leads the Sales and Marketing team and the commercialization of our products and services.

André Salerno is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Zero Point Cryogenics, where he leads operational strategy, process execution, and organizational scaling for advanced cryogenic systems. Previously, he spent over seven years at Airbus, culminating as Head of Quality for Serial Design after driving major initiatives in business strategy, digital transformation, and systems engineering. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Stuttgart. His technical foundation is backed by high-impact research experience at premier institutions, including the NASA Ames Research Center and Thales Alenia Space.
Guided by a servant leadership philosophy, André leverages his expertise in process optimization and data-driven strategy to translate complex technology into operational excellence.

Doug Johnson is a transformational leader and serial startup scaler with over 20 years of experience in guiding technology companies through launch, growth, and successful exits. He most recently served as VP of Marketing at Drivewyze, where he was pivotal in propelling the company’s trajectory from its 2012 debut to a major private equity exit in 2024. Doug brings expertise in operational excellence and deep roots within the Edmonton tech community. At ZPC, he directs operational expansion strategies to address accelerating global demand.

David brings over 12 years of experience in finance, with expertise in building startups from seed to exit. In this time, he has guided capital raises and M&A transactions over $500M! When he isn’t working, you can find him spending time with his family and playing tennis.

Aditi Agarwal is the Chief of Staff at Zero Point Cryogenics, leveraging her background in corporate strategy, legal risk management, and business operations to drive executive execution and company growth. She previously practiced corporate law as a Legal Associate at S&R Associates and worked in climate advisory with Greeneira Climate Advisors, alongside advising deep-tech startups as a CDL Fellow. Aditi holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management and a B.A. LL.B. (Hons), bridging legal acumen, venture strategy, and operational leadership.

Dr. Paul Kim earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Originally from South Korea, he is an expert in cryogenics and nanofabrication with 16 publications on optomechanical torque sensors near the standard quantum limit, magneto-optomechanics, and turbulence in two-dimensional superfluid 3He. Dr. Kim brings years of industry experience to Zero Point Cryogenics, having served as a Research Scientist at Norcada, an Edmonton-based MEMS and photonics company specializing in MEMS devices and mid-IR DFB lasers for various industrial and scientific applications.

Eric Daigle is a Technical Sales Associate at Zero Point Cryogenics with a strong background in product management, technical sales, and advanced engineering. He previously spent over four years at Norcada driving new business development and process optimization as a Product Manager and Technical Sales Specialist. Backed by graduate-level microfabrication research experience from McMaster University, Eric excels at bridging complex technical innovations with commercial strategy.