Dennis Meinhardt

Dennis Meinhardt is a part-time lecturer at the University of Washington, where he teaches, mentors, and advises in the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) and MSTI program, with a focus on product and program management. A former Vice President of Product Development at Microsoft, Dennis brings over three decades of leadership in technology-driven innovation across industries including aerospace, nuclear, biomedical, robotics, health and wellness, cloud/AI, and consumer electronics. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing strategic development and cross-disciplinary collaboration. In addition to his professional career, he is also actively engaged in volunteer initiatives supporting population health and professional development. Dennis holds a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, an MBA, and a master’s in public health.