Dustin Maier Email & Phone Number

Massachusetts, United States

Leading the biomechanics department providing research and testing of footwear for internal and partner projects.- Managing product testing for North America- Providing insights for project briefs aiding product creation and sales teams- Working with the Vibram Athlete Team to create and test pinnacle concepts driving internal validation- Supervise and manage the tasks of fellow research associates- Procuring and implementing research equipment to build out biomechanical… Show more Leading the biomechanics department providing research and testing of footwear for internal and partner projects.- Managing product testing for North America- Providing insights for project briefs aiding product creation and sales teams- Working with the Vibram Athlete Team to create and test pinnacle concepts driving internal validation- Supervise and manage the tasks of fellow research associates- Procuring and implementing research equipment to build out biomechanical and prototyping capabilities- Collaborating and aligning on projects with international teams in Italy and China- Manual creation of prototypes for testing Show less

Providing scientific rigor to facilitate research-driven testing for the innovation projects. Focussing on creating custom protocols and analysis techniques using lab equipment to provide key insights and solutions. Working as the principal researcher, additional duties include:- Building and maintaining relationships with external experts to expand the services and capabilities of the LAB- Creation of reports and presentations showcasing results, insights, and new concepts to… Show more Providing scientific rigor to facilitate research-driven testing for the innovation projects. Focussing on creating custom protocols and analysis techniques using lab equipment to provide key insights and solutions. Working as the principal researcher, additional duties include:- Building and maintaining relationships with external experts to expand the services and capabilities of the LAB- Creation of reports and presentations showcasing results, insights, and new concepts to cross-functional teams- Construction of prototypes for testing and data collection through a variety of in-house tools- Trained and implemented in-house testing to a cross-functional team reducing the need for external services Show less

Lawrence, Massachusetts

Aiding the Sports Research Lab in applying biomechanical knowledge to research problems across a variety of sporting activities and environmental simulations.Key successes:- Widespread analysis encompassing a variety of midsole foams and plates for FuelCell and Fresh Foam category projects- Created functional cushioning prototypes leading to the development of ABZORB DRS in the NB TWO WXY v2 Day-to-day:- Mechanical testing of individual components and finished… Show more Aiding the Sports Research Lab in applying biomechanical knowledge to research problems across a variety of sporting activities and environmental simulations.Key successes:- Widespread analysis encompassing a variety of midsole foams and plates for FuelCell and Fresh Foam category projects- Created functional cushioning prototypes leading to the development of ABZORB DRS in the NB TWO WXY v2 Day-to-day:- Mechanical testing of individual components and finished goods- Biomechanical and metabolic athlete data collection, analysis, and interpretation- Creation of physical prototypes for testing Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

- Advised products to customers based on materials and features that best suit the intended use- Identified, researched, and resolved customer issues

Waterloo, Ontario

- Successfully conducted multiple pilot and lab study collections on human participants- Created custom MATLAB scripts to process and analyze study data- Developed and integrated new laboratory equipment documents and tutorialsAreas of focus:- Sport biomechanics- MATLAB processing- Visual3D analysis- Force plate analysis- Electromyography (EMG)- Statistical analysis- Literature review

Waterloo, Ontario

- Supervised multiple lab sections assisting students with data collections- Answered student questions to help with their understanding of the course material- Initiated course tutorials around exam times for the students- Assessed assignments providing valuable feedback and comments

Burlington, Ontario

My role focussed on project implementation and R&D for innovative client solutions- Managed the implementation of 2 safety enclosures in industrial warehouses certified by Health & Safety- Created new industrial devices for handling large steel coils using AutoCAD- Analyzed customer inventory for optimization and increase efficiency

Brantford, Ontario

- Led the design team in creating all company products- Fully designed multiple industrial valving solutions using SolidWorks- Quoted and contracted out additional manufacturing work- Reorganized file systems for cleaner file structuring

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

- Successfully oversaw rerouting of hydraulic system for steel furnace upgrade- Developed and compiled drawings using AutoCAD- Attended meetings for project updates and responsibilities- Product procurement for facility and contractor needs

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Biomechanics

Thesis: Frontal plane knee moments during the golf swing while altering club and swing speed - Data collected using lower body motion.

M.Eng Design, Product Design

Project: Conceptual design of an inflatable esophageal medical stent - Stent was conceptualized to be surgically implanted solely.

B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanical Opt.)

Project: Design improvement on shoulder simulator for reverse shoulder arthroplasty - Manufactured adjustable brackets with integrated.