Hello, I'm Michael Vredenburgh, the driving force behind Cherry Tomato Engineering. I bring to the table a unique blend of expertise, combining a BS in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley, a Masters in Human Factors Engineering, and ongoing PhD studies in Engineering. My academic pursuits have provided me with a strong foundation, but it is my deep-seated passion for living systems and sustainability that truly defines my work.

Born out of personal needs and interests, every product I offer is something I've first crafted for myself. The testing grounds? An acre of land in Julian, my growing family's personal oasis and future site of our dream home – complete with a 1000 square-foot aquaponic greenhouse attached to my kitchen. Every innovation, from self-cleaning dog runs to ornamental ponds, has been put to the test right here before making its way to you.

I approach every project with a bioengineering lens, aiming to design self-contained living machines that require minimal maintenance. Every product embodies my passion for efficiency and my pursuit of solutions that work better than anything that's been made before.

My hope is to simplify your life, to offer tranquility and abundance right in your backyard via serene ponds, productive aquaponic gardens, and innovative pet care solutions.

Beyond my passion for engineering and design, I have a love for 3D printing and incorporate this exciting technology whenever possible.

Join me in embracing this vision of a sustainable, efficient, and health-focused lifestyle.

Wright State University

Ph.D. Engineering (2019-present)

Wright State University

M.S. Industrial and Human Factors Engineering (2020)

University of California, Berkeley

B.S. Bioengineering (2016)

•          Wastewater Treatment: Evaluating the effectiveness of real-time surrogate measures. Invited presentation at the San Diego Oceans Foundation awards dinner regarding improving ocean water quality; San Diego Oceans Foundation Award 

•          Evaluating the Effectiveness of Real-time Surrogate Measures of BOD in the Waste water of Fruit Processing Plants. Invited presentation to the San Diego Association for Rational Inquiry

•          Waste water Treatment: Evaluating the effectiveness of real-time surrogate measures. Invited presentation to the San Diego Water Authority