Alec Stewart Email & Phone Number

2023, San Mateo, CALed the development of an electronic race management system for the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup consisting of internet-connected instruments for a fleet of 20 race boats and a Race Manager's cross-platform mobile app. 2017 - 2022, San Mateo, CAOversaw the development of the Velocitek Prism compass, used to win 3 medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) in sailing events at the Tokyo Olympics.Led the in-sourcing of SMT assembly, mechanical assembly, calibration and testing processes for 3 product models to a microfactory in San Mateo, CA.Established a company culture of mutual trust and continuous learning to achieve excellent product quality and customer satisfaction (NPS of 50).Developed a novel technique for magnetometer / IMU calibration using a UR5e robot and a precision turntable built with non-magnetic materials. Used a UR5e robot, Smartshift tool changer and machine vision cameras to develop robust, lights-out automation for key assembly processes.2006 - 2017, Maui, HILed a team of engineers and industrial designers to develop the award winning Velocitek ProStart. Sailing World called it "possibly the greatest electronic racing gadget of this decade".Oversaw the development of 4 unique electronic products (3 for sailing, 1 for standup paddleboarding) from initial concept to thousands of units sold.Visited Shenzhen, China regularly and developed long-term (10+ year) relationships with engineers and business people in China.Setup a Netsuite ERP system and trained co-workers how to use it (two of whom went on to have successful careers as Netsuite experts). Used Javascript / Suitescript to automate many customer service and accounting tasks. 2005 - 2006 Palo Alto, CAFounded Velocitek and began selling products to wholesale and retail customers in USA, Europe, and Australia with less than $15,000 in startup capital.

Listed skills include Product Development, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Product Management, and 19 others.

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  President & Founder

  Velocitek

  May 2005 - Present - San Mateo, California, Us