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Working to solve the cooling challenges for the next generation of high-performance sustainable computing.

Chavannes-Près-Renens, Vaud, Ch

- Lead software Product management (Expansion of Data management platform + Developer tools)- Post-IPO pricing strategy

Chavannes-Près-Renens, Vaud, Ch

Set up and lead the Product Management team at Astrocast for 3+ years from employee #16 to Pre-IPO. - ASIC based embedded electronics (Semiconductors)- Hardware & software developer tools- Data management platformThe average NPS Score for products I managed was 75.

Chavannes-Près-Renens, Vaud, Ch

Reported to the CEO and set up product management at Astrocast and lead this covering our full hardware and software portfolio.

Chavannes-Près-Renens, Vaud, Ch

My work here was closely linked to my later work as a Product Manager I was primarily focused on having detailed discussions with a large range of prospective clients to understand their specific product requirements. I was also heavily involved in forecasting the companies financial results as well as providing strategic recommendations and insights on our market to executive management and the Board of Directors.I also represented Astrocast to external investors, foreign governments, and large major corporate clients, I continue to do this in my current role.

Washington, Dc, Us

I worked in the Astrophysics department at NASA Ames as a Graduate Intern as part of the US Governments Research Scholar Program. I was responsible for designing and building a new instrument using computer vision for Exo-planet imaging. Responsibilities and activities included:- Working with LabView on computer vision image processing as part of a real-time sensor stabilisation program. (Image arrays, PID algorithms)- Calculating and setting technical requirements for the new instrument based on scientific objective provided. - Building an advanced Excel computer model to help perform laser-based calibration tests.- Help to design and perform a series of tests in a 100k class clean room environment using class 3R lasers.- Developed a new Co2 laser-based manufacturing procedure for the creation of ultra-high-resolution masks requiring sub-20-micron cutting accuracy. - NASA ESD Workmanship certified.

Lead and grew a team of 6 part-time team members and contractors and lead product development of our three generations of high altitude balloon payload platforms utilising satellite connectivity. Our systems were designed to operate for extended periods at 100,000 ft, -75 C, and at 10 millibars of pressure whilst conforming to FAA and CAA aviation regulatory requirements.Previous payloads that we designed and built for clients include:- Optical testing platform to test a new type of VR camera destined for use on a commercial 3U Cubesat.- Extreme biological testing on a range of plant samples this later went on to be featured at a TEDx Talk- The successful development of a custom GoPro 4 cooling system to prevent overheating at 10 minibar pressures due to the stock design relying on convection for cooling.- Ensured reliable telemetry links between the ground and our main payload and helped to test a range of new ultralight 433 Mhz UHF radio tracking systems developed by Southampton University. - Formed a partnership with Made In Space to test a mechanical sample of their product in near space.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

During my time at UrtheCast, I worked closely with both the Director of Customer Experience and our Product manager.I was responsible for managing inquiries from our prospective customer base, I also lead the implementation of all of our online support infrastructure. I carried out data analysis and visualization of various KPI’s and metric for our CTO. I helped to realize unique insights from our data to help it tell stories to better position our upcoming API release to potential clients.I worked with potential clients across a range of market sectors from agriculture to financial markets looking at where Earth Observation data could be applied to help them achieve their goals. During this time I gained further experience operating in the Agile development process building on my past development experience at Recruiterbox.

Stanford, Ca, Us

I was one of the only non-students invited into the group where I help to test a range of High Altitude weather balloon systems that specialized in both Altitude control as well as remote cut down systems. I also completed my Level 1 NAR certification in High powered rocketry during the time period.

Seattle, Wa, Us

I worked in a variety of roles at Recruiterbox in San Francisco during a major period in the companies growth which includes:- Working closely with our support and developer teams to prioritize new features for our cloud SasS platform based on client demand, technical feasibility, and the time limitations of our agile development program.- Helping to increase our number of inbound sales using Pipedrive and engaging with our existing customer base and also gained experience using SalesForce. - Carried out data analysis to help report actionable insights to the CEO- Delivering training seminars to our clients around the world- I conducted extensive business intelligence into our main competitors to better advise our own product development and sales teams.

Cupertino, California, Us

-Supporting Apple's southeastern business teams on a retail level at both the Reading and Southampton locations.-In my last review, I was in the top 6% for the number of business leads generated for our business sales pipeline and the top 10% for business revenue generation. - I was invited to visit Apple’s business division in Shanghai before the start of my business scholarship at Fudan University this allowed me to further develop my understanding relating to how western companies successfully operate in the Asian market. -I delivered training workshops to Apple customers and business clients as well as helping to train other employees and open a new Apple Store in Watford.

Cupertino, California, Us

- I was part of a brand new team responsible for opening a new store at the Oracle in Reading as well as the logistical operation of the store.- Large use of SAP software for managing the stores logistical elements - The final component of Apple's supply chain for their retail stores

Product Management Executive Programme, Residential Program At Their Campus In Fontainebleau, France

Production Management (Electronics Production) - Audited Me-419 Module

Master’S Of Science, Msc - Master Of Space Studies

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Studies

Rsgb - Foundation Amature Radio Lisence

Education record

International Business - 5 Month Scholarship

International Business

British Council Scholarship - Shanghai, Chinese Business Culture And Language

(Summer Rocket Program - 2015) Stanford / Nar - High Powered Rocket Certification

Korean Economic Development (6 Week Online Course - Coursera)

Introduction To Optobiots (4 Week Online Course - Coursera)