Engineer, inventor and entrepreneur Paul Ryznar created LightGuide and is the Founder and CEO of Wixom, Mich.-based LightGuide, Inc. Prior to LightGuide’s invention in 2005, he held senior management roles including Vice President of Operations positions at Detroit Diesel, Bosch, and Energy Conversion Devices—more than 30 years of manufacturing experience.

LightGuide uses proprietary and patented software and high-powered projector systems to guide and confirm completion of complex tasks. From assembly to quality control to training, this technology provides the visualization, traceability and flexibility demanded by leading companies worldwide. Ryznar and his team have implemented systems in leading automotive manufacturers (including GE, Bosch, General Motors, Whirlpool, Faurecia, and Lockheed Martin) as well as for other applications in aerospace, electronics, aerospace, and health sciences.

Ryznar earned both an engineering degree (BSME) and an MBA from the University of Michigan.