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Chris O'Brien

Bio

Chris O’Brien is a Partner with exida.  He has over 20 years of experience in the design,manufacturing, and marketing of process automation, reserve power systems, andsafety related equipment.  His main focus includes supporting new and existingcustomers with their implementation of the IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 functional safetystandards, as well as reliability analysis for mechanical devices.

Mr. O’Brien is the author of “Final Elements and the IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 FunctionalSafety Standards” and has been awarded 5 patents, including a patent for the industry’s first safety rated pressure transmitter.