A dynamic, performance-driven leader who drives positive change for hardware developing companies using consumer experience-first strategies, program and team management, ownership and execution. Highly technical in product design with unique expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Human Factors Design and UX. A strategic hardware expert that understands the role and function of product development as a holistic and integrative tool for brand growth. Excels in leading cross-functional development and launch of hardware products in a high-paced environment.
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Founder And CeoSpacer RoboticsSan Francisco, Ca, Us -
Engineering Manager: Vehicle Team And Battery Pack TeamMoxion Power Sep 2023 - PresentRichmond, Ca, Us• Leading two teams of talented engineers with a total of 8 direct reports, 2 full time contractors, and continue to hire• Managing third party vendors from initial quote stage to onboarding at Moxion, delivery tracking against milestones, PO & budget management• Creating processes and drive communication between Mechanical Engineers and Design Engineers• Driving program direction, milestones, and deliverables for the Vehicle Engineering team & Battery Pack Engineering team • Helping my team grow and develop new skills• Guiding technical decisions for complex engineering challenges• Partnering up with our recruiting team to bring top talent to Moxion -
Vehicle Engineering ManagerMoxion Power May 2023 - Sep 2023Richmond, Ca, Us• Leading a team of talented engineers• Driving the team to execute and deliver engineered vehicle products• Creating processes and drive communication between Mechanical Engineers and Design Engineers• Driving program direction, milestones, and deliverables for the Vehicle Engineering team• Leading accountability and ownership within the team• Implement, coach, and lead design activities such as Design Reviews, DFM, DFA, Tech Spec definition, Validation Plan definition, DFMEA• Guiding technical decisions for complex engineering challenges• Collaborating with program management and mechanical engineering leadership on setting/tracking milestones and deliverables• Hire, lead, mentor a team of engineers -
Founder, Leadership And Career CoachingBreakinggood 2023 - Present• Through my passion for self development, always seeking mentorship from high achievers &executives who are already performing at the next level, as well as continuously mentoringengineers, project-, program- and product managers since 2012, Breaking Good was born.• Taking only a select few clients at the time, focusing on their career, compensation andleadership skills growth through empathetic leadership style instilled from Scandinavian culture. With this approach I continue to develop my own skills through my main career path track and be around the latest tech trends so I can give best knowledge to my clients.
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Senior Technical Program ManagerNuro Jan 2022 - May 2023Mountain View, Ca, Us• Instrumental in improving operational efficiency through strategic planning and execution ofartificial intelligence validation before integration on robots dedicated to public roads with operations in 3 states: California, Texas, and Nevada• Utilize multiple technical applications including Jira, Smartsheets, Confluence, Fleetio, andLooker while creating and maintaining a streamlined database to improve efficiency, visualizecommunication and ensure traceability• Play a key role in the HW readiness for milestones including investor demos, FedEx, 7Eleven, and DoorDash partnership program launches, full deployment of public road autonomous vehicles, and implementation of hardware to support new autonomy software stack release• Utilize multifaceted skill set to manage robot builds, retrofits, and FW rollouts to the fleet of next generation self-driving vehicles while staying under budget and meeting all deadlines• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex driving HW issues while determining the best solutions and alternatives with a sense of urgency and precision by engaging in cross-functional collaboration with diverse, high-performance engineering teams.• Improving key autonomy metrics MPK (Miles per kickout) across the robotic fleet• Oversee test development project from initial phase through validation, execution, launch, and support while leading critical conversations around test requirements and timelines• Spearhead highly targeted initiatives for SW testing platforms for the autonomy team to accelerate the journey to full autonomous driving while providing innovative solutions to enhance existing systems and processes -
Fractional Coo (Chief Operations Officer)Robojuice 2022 - 2023San Carlos, California, Us• As a Fractional COO, with 20-30 hours engagement per week, managed product &engineering teams (designers, HW, SW and EE engineers, and regulatory compliance)developing a beta-prototype of a cutting-edge, AI powered food making robot.• Participated in the Alchemist Accelerator program for startups. During this program we improved our pitching deck, sales strategy, customer offering and ARR business model.• Developed the organization’s Product Roadmap, Plan of Operations, and Business Strategy. Made cost projections and set up key milestones to track progress and cost.Played an integral part in enhancing business development by partnering with business owners to analyze core business processes and improve the product.• Led all business relationships with Shell for investment and pilot launch.• Updated the Product roadmap and Product key features to fit within the seed-round budgetand adhere to software development constraints and local regulations. -
Technical Program ManagerTesla 2021 - 2022Austin, Texas, Us• Surpassed key business objectives by serving as the Program Lead for new interior launches of new product development at Tesla’s GigaTexas factory• Received performance-based promotion from Mechanical Design Engineer Intern (January 2021 - June 2021) to Technical Program Manager (July 2021 - January 2022) by consistently producing high quality-deliverables and adapting quickly to changes in a fast-paced industry• Improved quality control on the program level by identifying and reducing risks, supporting development, factory and manufacturing readiness, maintaining close communication with internal and external stakeholders, and reporting regular updates to Tesla leadership• Provided continual insight and creativity by designing components at a granular level while prototyping and testing hardware for Center Console for Model S Plaid• Launched a new supplier production site in Mexico. Improved the product build line, processes, quality assurance, packaging and shipping procedures while training the vendor’s engineering and ops team of total 40+ people. In 3 weeks increased output from one product built per week to 100+ products per week -
Mechanical Engineer ConsultantHuman Factors Design & Engineering 2019 - 2021• Providing industrial design & engineering solutions for consumer products development • Offering Human Factors Design Analysis and design adjustments in Solid Works• Service design maps for product’s full lifecycle and user interaction
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Board MemberErgonomics And Human Factors Society Sweden (Ergonomi Och Human Factors Sällskapet Sverige, Ehss) 2018 - 2019Support of research, international and Swedish collaborations in Ergonomics and Human Factors Design
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Product Design & Development EngineerScania Group 2018 - 2019Södertälje, Se• Development of new design concepts for cable harness for autonomous vehicles• Adjustment and re-design in CATIA V5 of products and parts in series production for Scania trucks• Troubleshooting and problem solving for deviations in suppliers parts deliveries• Customization of the product for easy mounting in production considering human factors design principles and create supporting documentation and drawings• Collaboration with the purchasing department and suppliers optimizing the best price for the cable harness parts• Planning and executing test assemblies for new projects• Leading design workshops and ordering prototypes for the test fleet in a timely manner -
Human Factors DesignerElectrolux Dec 2016 - Oct 2017Stockholm, Se• Made a full Human Factors Design evaluation for a handheld vacuum cleaner• Developed ergonomic guidelines for designing handheld products and suggested improvements• Identified problem areas for handheld vacuum cleaners through user studies• Conducted a biomechanical user study that focused on finding optimal wrist load when using the product -
Teacher Assistant For Students With DisabilitiesKth Royal Institute Of Technology Jan 2013 - Sep 2017Stockholm, SeDuring my studies I provided support and assistance to students with different types of disabilities.Tasks included coaching, time management, organizing, teaching and assistance in engineering studies. I greatly enjoyed seeing my students improve both their academic results and level of independence. -
Project Manager For A Project, As A Part Of Advanced Course In Industrial Design Engineering At KthTop Notch Design & Engineering Sep 2016 - Feb 2017Stockholm, Stockholm, Se• As a project manager, I acted as a coordinator within the team of 8 students and also tookresponsibility for the communication with the client (Top Notch Design) and the teachers.• Our team accomplished a breakthrough in the design of smart eyewear and wireless charging. Later, our solution was patented by the client company.• My tasks included planning of user studies, strategy for solving the technical challenges with wireless charging in small devices, planning and execution of several design workshops and iterations with the team, communication of feedback to the team and with the client and ensuring that all deadlines were met on time and with good results. Projects deliverables were: technical report, CAD-model for the designed product, 3D-printed model, renderings and engineering solution for the wireless technology that the client later chose to patent. -
Design And Product RealizationRunius Design 2015 - 2015Stockholm, Se• Improved a cleaning trolley focusing on addressing problem issues in company’s existing product. • Developed a new design solution for the trolley which corrected past problems with the welded parts and introduced new features with Ergonomics and User-Centered Design in mind. -
Design EngineerRunius Design 2013 - 2014Stockholm, Se• Concept development for a vacuum cleaner for one of the firm's clients. The client won multiple awards for the innovative technical solution and required help in visualizing the concept. • The design concept aimed to reflect flexibility, precision and cutting-edge technological innovation.
Lesya Hendrix Skills
Lesya Hendrix Education Details
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Stanford UniversityProduct Management -
Kth Royal Institute Of TechnologyIndustrial Design Engineering -
Kth Royal Institute Of TechnologyHuman Factors Design & User Experience -
Kth Royal Institute Of TechnologyDesign And Product Realization -
Kth Royal Institute Of TechnologyIndustrial Design (Design Och Produktframtagning) -
Södertörn UniversityMakroekonomi
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Lesya Hendrix works for Spacer Robotics
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Lesya Hendrix's current role is Founder and CEO.
What schools did Lesya Hendrix attend?
Lesya Hendrix attended Stanford University, Kth Royal Institute Of Technology, Kth Royal Institute Of Technology, Kth Royal Institute Of Technology, Kth Royal Institute Of Technology, Södertörn University.
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