Steve Birrell

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Steve Birrell has 18 years of laser physics experience developing solid state lasers, control systems and diagnostics for aerospace, medical, and industrial use. 

After his graduation from MIT in 1976 with a B.S. in Physics, Steve joined Hughes Aircraft laser division, where, over a 10 year period, he grew to head their Laser Design Group. Following his entrepreneurial desire to start his own business, in 1987 Steve founded MetaOptics in California. His company designed, developed, and marketed an industry leading Joule meter.

In 1988, Big Sky Laser of Bozeman, Montana (now Lumibird (France/USA) asked him to join their organization as Vice President. Over a five year period, Steve led the company's growth from a three person aerospace engineering firm to a major supplier of custom and OEM laser systems, contributing to Big Sky Laser’s reputation as a quality supplier in the laser industry market place.

In 1993, Steve Birrell co-founded Quantum Composers, a privately held company based in Bozeman, Montana. Quantum Composers (QC) is an internationally recognized pioneer in the Test and Measurement market place with the design and production of laser systems and precision pulse generator instrument lines. To date, Steve Birrell is the CEO of QC and continues the legacy of developing lasers, technology and a 3rd generation of precision pulse generator instruments..