Patrick Poss Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

London, Gb

Gardena, California

Arktura is at the forefront of architectural design and fabrication, delivering groundbreaking, award-winning products and custom projects, working in collaboration with global architects and interior designers.• Identified inspiration, trends, and references to build team consensus and determine new product requirements and opportunities.• Brought architectural systems to life through research, ideation, sketches, rapid prototypes, 3D renders, written/oral communication, and production-level 3D Models.• Lead members of the product development team consisting of designers, job captains, marketing, sales staff, and engineers to develop architectural products and solutions.• Continually identified opportunities to quickly iterate through components/detail designs with input from the key stakeholders and improve the efficiency of the design process.• Analyzed product costs throughout the development process to maximize profit potential, and ensure products are in line with the target market.• Identify and implement process, product, and manufacturing improvements including the Development and optimization of automation routines to expedite workflow and minimize human error.• Generated highly detailed production-level models utilizing Solidworks and Rhino. Ensured all design work is carried out to the required standards of accuracy accounting for stackable tolerances of finished good.• Generated fabrication documentations, BOMs, CNC production files and QC documentation/protocols.• Directed production team members during the production phase of a project and lead the execution of an action plan to solve any major issues that arise.• Identified and managed vendors and source component hardware and services, including, but not limited to obtaining quotes, defining product requirements, specification review, and schedule management.• Managed the work of other engineers and designers in the development of products under my responsibility

Gardena, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Jason Koharik is an artist and lighting/furniture designer working out of a 7000 sq. ft. studio and showroom in Glassell Park, Los Angeles. His studio is known for its “Art-First” approach and unique balance between furniture and sculpture.• Collaborated with Jason Koharik and interior design groups to ideate, model, build, and install custom lighting and furniture for high-end restaurants, hotels, and homes.• Responsible for production files and vendor management related to woodworking, metalworking, plastic formation, stone cutting, casting, upholstery, and material finishing.• Hands-on assembly, wiring, and installation of custom lighting fixtures• Strategized designs based on client preferences, cost targets, material quality, timeline, and building code requirements• Generated highly detailed 3D models and renderings of furniture, lighting, and interior concepts.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Puffco’s mission is to push the boundaries in cannabis concentrate consumption and to create the world's best portable vaporizing experience. Using the most advanced technology and extensive knowledge of the cannabis industry, Puffco created the first ever smart rig for cannabis concentrate vaporizing known as the “Peak”. • Comprehensive product development cycle support on the "Peak" smart rig and it's accessories.• Generated highly detailed production-level models and fabrication documents utilizing Solidworks and Rhino.• Created photo realistic renderings of developing products in Key Shot for product packaging and marketing campaigns• Utilized an Arduino Uno, contact-less infrared sensor, and printable high temp resin to create a consistent and time-efficient temperature reading jig for the QC plant• Modeled, built, tested, refined, and verified prototypes of metal, ceramic, glass, plastic, and electrical components.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

USC Viterbi STEM Educational Outreach Programs (STEM-EOP) mission is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged and underrepresented K-12 students who matriculate to four-year universities and graduate with degrees in STEM. STEM-EOP engages the university and underserved communities throughout Southern California by serving historically and educationally disadvantaged K-12 students to promote student learning through a pipeline of elementary schools through high schools leading to enrollment in four-year colleges and universities and majors in STEM fields.• Developed after school programs where students learned the basics of designing and developing electronic and mechanical devices• Instruction of 3D modeling techniques, basic circuitry, concept sketching, robotics, rapid prototyping, and programming for a high school class size of 20 students

Vernon, Ca

Lumi is a digital marketplace for packaging with a streamlined interface and messaging capabilities that revolutionize procurement. Lumi makes tools that simplify the complex workflows, data, design, and language of packaging, so that brands and manufacturers can work better together.• Manipulated the logo assets of clients, such as MeUndies and Wall Street Journal, to design a line of custom packaging products unique to their brand• Connected with manufacturers in the United States and overseas regarding sample making, material quality, and pricing for custom packaging products• Aided in the design and development of responsive web pages that allowed customers to instantly view renderings of packaging products with their specified artwork, material color, and size

Master Of Science - Ms, Innovation Design / Engineering

Master Of Arts - Ma, Innovation Design / Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Engineering Physcis