Meet Dan, your friendly home inspector
Hello! I'm Dan Otts, Ph.D., and I am the Owner and Principal Inspector at Vigilant Inspection. Consider me not only as your partner during the home inspection process for your real estate transaction, but also as a resource after closing. I am always available to my clients to provide service after closing if any questions ever arise regarding my reports, or any other aspect of your home.
I'm here to help!
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ICA Certified Professional Inspector ID #35619
B.S. Polymer & Textile Chemistry, Georgia Tech, 2000
Ph.D. Polymer Science, U. of Southern Mississippi, 2005
About Me
I have worked in various R&D organizations in the medical device industry at major companies for nearly 20 years. As a scientist, objectivity is at the core of everything I work on. As an engineer, my eyes are keenly trained to make careful observations, and I use this skill adeptly on your home inspection to make sure that no potential issues go unnoticed.
Work Experience
2021-present
Twenty Twenty Therapeutics, LLC, South San Francisco, CA
At Twenty Twenty Therapeutics, I am the Lead, Biocompatible Materials and Processes. I lead multiple workstreams such as smart contact lens process development and biocompatibity testing.
2015-2021
Verily Life Sciences, LLC, South San Francisco, CA
My work at Verily was focused on the development of an accommodating contact lens for the treatment of presbyopia. I helped to integrate electronic microcircuits into contact lenses. Think: cyborg eyes!
2005-2015
Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. Jacksonville, FL
J&J Vision is the world leader in contact lens technologies and introduced the world's first disposable contact lens with its ACUVUE brand contact lenses. I worked on various projects in the R&D organization in my time there.
Community Involvement
"Prepared. For Life. "
As an Eagle Scout, serving others is a personality trait that is core to me. I currently serve as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Merit Badge Counselor in Pleasanton Troop 911 Scouts BSA. I've previously served as a Den Leader and Trail Trekker Coordinator for Pleasanton Pack 910 Cub Scouts.
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My boys and I love going on adventures together!
