Eric Johanson Email & Phone Number

Alabama, United States

I am only doing a few side projects for my own enjoyment.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Developed line of 3 Play-Fi/Bluetooth/AirPlay enabled speaker models: Tour, Home and Studio.Handled quality inspection implementation, tracked improvements and drove resolution on quality issues.Held weekly product development meetings, published tracking lists and drove issues to resolution.Developed woofer, acoustics & DSP for groundbreaking SmartSub 1.12: 16Hz – 500Hz w/ wireless audio and iPhone app.Worked closely with electronics vendor in Taiwan, specifying DSP tuning for EQ, limiters and developed PC GUI.Used hand-on skills for creation of prototypes, including woodworking. Wrote specifications, quality documentation.Developed transducers & acoustics for $35K 40.3 tower loudspeaker. Used windowed, nearfield and in-room measurements.Designed and specified sophisticated 4-way, 40 element passive crossover network for superior power response and Z.Used scientifically valid blind listening w/ statistical data collection techniques for performing final voicing by ear.As IT manager, tracked computer inventory, ensured user’s needs were met and fielded emergency calls.

• Expert Sound Quality Optimization of Consumer Appliances - Driving High Perceived Value• Experienced in Production Volumes from Hundreds to Millions• Custom Designs – from Ultimate High-End to Mass Market• Innovative Product Concepts and Prototype Development• Design from Concept Creation through Manufacturing and Test• Acoustical Engineering Mentoring, Education and Growth• Critical Stage Design Evaluations and Solutions• Product Improvement in Sound Quality, Reliability and Consistency• Design Optimization for Offshore Manufacturing

• Managed development of High-End M-Series speaker systems working with Management, Marketing, Industrial Design, Acoustical Consultants, Contract Manufacturer and staff of Boston Quality Engineers.• Managed implementation of Quality Systems and negotiated standards at CM on-site in China• Drove manufacturing improvements at CM in China and chaired ongoing meetings to track progress• Led improved acoustical design of transducers, enclosures, protection, crossovers and systems• Coordinated measurements of audio, electrical and acoustic systems• Drove construction of in-house critical listening facility• Conceived architecture of new ultimate speaker systems - beyond M-Series

• Key contributor to breakthrough VideoWave project. 4 patents filed relating to Phaseguide directional speaker technology.• Project/ Acoustic Eng. for 20+ products including ceiling speaker (791), Multimedia sys. (Companion II & III), center channel (VCS-10), and Acoustic Wave (CD-3000).• 11 trips to China to support design and startup of Contract Manufactured products• Home Entertainment Div. out-sourced transducer specialist.

Managed the research, development, and manufacturing activities of a loudspeaker company.Designed products acclaimed in High Fidelity, Stereo Review, Stereophile, IAR.Directed a staff of twelve employees.

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