Doug Milburn, 45Drives

Dr. Doug Milburn is an engineer, entrepreneur, and innovator who has spent decades at the intersection of technology, manufacturing, and human ingenuity. His journey began in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where a deep curiosity about how things work sparked a career devoted to solving complex problems through design and engineering. As the founder of multiple companies, including Protocase, 45Drives, Advanced Glazings Ltd., and ProtoSpace Mfg, Doug has led teams tackling challenges from aerospace to sustainable architecture to data storage.