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Manage a large team of engineers who design and develop complex electromechanical products.Lead cross-functional collaboration with ID, EE, Ops, Product, and Program.Design and develop products from concept through MP.Continue to get my hands dirty.

Sourced and vetted hardware startups, led the 6-person engineering and design team, helped 28+ portfolio companies define and develop their brand and product offering, and learned the mechanics of investing in early-stage private companies.

Owned engineering for all iPad covers including updated materials, architecture, and magnetic designs. Supported other products including soft goods for Apple Watch, iPhone, and Home Pod. Worked closely with the ID team.

CONSUMER Procter & Gamble, Kobo, Ravensburger, Dow Chemical, The North Face, Brooks Running, BMWFOOD & BEVERAGEPepsi, Starbucks, Gatorade, Reynolds Packaging, McDonald’sMEDICALJohnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Abbott, Linde

Invented the technology, licensed the patent-pending IP, developed a brand to launch the category, and further licensed the IP to Marmot.

Initiated and led key client relationships, strengthened product development capabilities, designed and built a prototyping shop on 5th Avenue, and helped create a spin-off corporation.

Taught CAD, CAM, CNC, and manual prototyping techniques Instructed machining, woodworking, welding, and casting labsCoached students through the process of designing and prototypingReviewed student design projects and supervised open shop session

Built and repaired bicycles Provided customer service

Explored and developed new concepts for in-line skating Built and tested prototypes