Led hardware development for a first of its kind chai machine.

Guided precision-brewing coffee concept through prototyping, testing, BOM optimization, and into production. Drove design innovations for production at scale, reducing costs and service requirements. Contributed to intellectual property adding defensibility to product concept; patent pendingHelped negotiate manufacturing and distribution agreement with respected Asian production partner. Contributed to product line vision and development, leveraging IP and extending product reach to new audiences. Actively participated in investor meetings, providing business context on competitive factors, audience demographics, product line strategy, and future growth. Championed high standards of design discipline, maintaining core product vision while preparing for efficient manufacturing at global scale

Designed, validated, and prototyped componentry for a precision coffee brewer. Designed and ran tests on fluid and electronic componentry; analyzed quantifiable characteristics of coffee through spectrometry and other tests.Worked closely with founders to guide various aspects of business growth including brand design, trade shows, investor visits, facility management, and customer interaction.

Planned and managed production runs of various machined components for a range of local and international clients. Operated lathes, mills, water jets, drill presses, metrology equipment, finishing equipment, and other industrial machinery. Produced components with a high requirements for accuracy and effectiveness.