Jon Ruiz Email & Phone Number

Oakland, Ca, Us

Oakland, Ca, Us

Creative Technology (blockchain, web3, generative ai, ar, iot) . Redefining workflows, automation and creative processes. Community development and engagement. Sourcing and onboarding emerging tech for brand and marketing focused initiatives . Developing proof-of-concept prototypesProduct Development. GTM strategies and execution. On and off shore manufacturing management . Hardware / software concept development and innovation. Team building, sourcing key vendors and recruiting freelancers . Developing workflows and high-level team management

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. Developed the next generation of connected mobile food service and placemaking assets for Google; vending machines, smart self-service carts, digital signage ecosystem and concession trailers. Leadership that turned undefined, complex, technology driven concepts into products. Built a lean, cross functional product development department that executed numerous projects across a wide range of disciplines and technologies . Main focus was overall department management; budgets, roadmaps, experience design, interdepartmental comms, vendor selection/management, tech strategy, rapid prototyping and mass manufacturing

Oakland, Ca, Us

Client list: Goodyear, Verizon, Chevrolet, eBay, Chronicled, Emergent Technology, Panasonic, PopSockets, Adobe, Edelman Digital, Ben Eine, Eight Inc., Manual Creative, Ybrain, TechCentrix, Aventri, Loopd, Shyp, Philz, The Melt, Tintri, Tito's Vodka, Young's Market, Speck Design…. Able to take a product concept from sketch, through prototyping and into production. Worked with and managed diverse creative, interactive and engineering teams to problem solve, identify critical issues and prioritize key points of the development plan accordingly. Distilled complex concepts and development paths into actionable initiatives, taking into account budgets, milestones and deliverables. Understand balance of creative and tech directives with business and marketing objectives. Presented ideas to and acquired buy-in from business, design, engineering, fabrication and executive teams. Formulated and lead workshops based on project needs; pivoting business, launching new products, formalizing design objectives and business strategies. Thrived under pressure and enjoyed the buzz of delivering products. Able to build, manage and appreciate a good budget spreadsheet. Identify, engage and manage mission critical vendors

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

. Worked with graduating students to develop marketing materials (websites, resumes, portfolios, strategy…). Maintained 90%+ employment rate for grads across all programs

San Francisco, California, Us

. Managed woodworking studio that fabricated furniture, cabinetry and custom fixtures for residential, multi-unit and commercial projects

San Francisco, Ca, Us

. Built the product development department from the ground up . Developed patented products for eight company divisions, producing 3D models, renderings, animations, rapid prototype models, product plans and manufacturing specifications . Managed all sales, accounts, independent contractors, operations and accounting for department