Jamie Murdock Email & Phone Number

Wakefield, Ri

After leaving Hayward (along with several managers and executives) I am pursuing several paths of great interest, one being a proposal to found a remote engineering facility having a well coached, empowered and collaborative social culture closely connected to my alma mater - URI Dept of Engineering. This new-graduate talent pipeline model is one I have explored by connecting to and mentored many college engineering students via sponsorship of senior capstone engineering projects. Please contact me if interested in seeing the draft proposal. Another exploration is a deep-dive concept validation of the application of machine-learning AI technology toward a self-help content publishing platform via a mobile app UI for teenagers. A social networking concept focused on problem solving, coaching and social skills development, this approach seeks to connect the lessons from established authors to teenagers who are learning how to live better. This topic excites me greatly and will be a continued interest, but will take time. I would be especially excited to continue the Advanced Engineering role of vetting future technologies and IP development as this is my favorite problem solving design work that succeeds best with immersion into the customer's lives and intentions. I am open to established-team Product Engineering leadership positions as they are always interesting and engaging, yet I have particularly enjoyed the department building positions I have held, and would be pleased to support such growth initiatives again, especially embedded software driven mechanical and electronic sensing and control systems.

North Kingstown, Ri

A lead and founding member of Hayward's new Advanced Engineering Group. Our charter was to seek new technologies and methods, develop and evaluate concept models, consult on complex technical topics, support marketing product managers on product definition, consult with industry experts and academia, and collaborate with developers on design challenges and system engineering. This new team is an important boost to our ability to provide innovative and new solutions in our new product development efforts.

Kingston, Ri

Industry Mentor and Director for 3 student capstone teams over 2 years (13 students). Projects were: Smart Actuator (1st place award of 13 teams); Universal aftermarket wireless Pool Side Sensing and Water fill system; and Portable Wireless Chlorinator Tester with Bluetooth warranty qualification automation system.

North Kingstown, Ri

R&D director for electronic products at Hayward Industries. We design and manufacture Wireless Pool and Spa controllers with wireless and internet connected remote controls, networked underwater LED based Color Logic luminaires, salt water chlorinators, and water chemistry management controls. All of Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Call center, and the manufacturing plant for the electronics are located at our plant in Quonset Point, North Kingstown, RI.

Warwick, Ri

A leadership role, my teams developed 3rd generation ruggedized wireless mobile thermal printers and print servers.

Mansfield, Ma

Developed and launched telecom backplane and redundancy switchover circuits, a variable speed fan tray and thermal management system. Found and resolved some difficult product reliability issues. Developed a working prototype of a high-fidelity VOIP conferencing system.

Middletown Ri

Acquired from Promptus Communications.

Middletown, Ri

Designed Datacom / ISDN equipment and then managed Manufacturing operations at Promptus Communications, a start-up venture founded by the principals from Avanti Communications.

Newport, Ri

Projects include: 500W hot-swap power supplies, datacom backplane design, DSP hardware and code to implement M44 signaling in a datacom system.

Portsmouth, Ri

Projects include: acquisition of custom gate array development workstations and development of two gate arrays. Development of three analog D4 plugs for special service telecom applications, including 2nd generation design of legacy circuits for improved performance.