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Seattle, Washington, Us

Mirai Design is a product development consulting collective that provides design, development, prototype, engineering and manufacturing support services. Clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in industries including health care, medical, consumer electronics, industrial applications and recreational equipment.PARTIAL PROJECT LISTOrelle Medical CorporationThis Seattle based company retained Mirai Design to assist with the design, engineering and manufacturing support to help bring to market a training aid system to address issues of female urinary incontinence. The project involved creating and refining the unique geometry required for the training aid device, design of a carry case, prototype fabrication, definition of key component materials and establishing the primary manufacturing processes. Mirai assisted with the identification and selection of manufacturing partners. ComSonics Inc.Comsonics required mechanical design, component research & specification and packaging of a RF leakage detection system used in the CATV industry. This full featured hand held detector enclosure and docking cradle is engineered by Mirai Design and is comprised of a shock resistant injection molded 2 shot PC/ABS enclosure that is over molded with a thermoplastic elastomer grip . The enclosure included a number of integrated components such as a sealed control interface, light pipe and display bezel. This architecture reduced assembly costs and resulted in a more rugged package. In addition to the enclosure and dock system Mirai was responsible and involved with the specification and sourcing of the PCB layout, Li-Ion battery pack, charge system, custom charge connector and prototype fabrication. The Comsonics Sentinel unit went to production and is in commercial use.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Beaverton, Or, Us

Within the Digital Sport Division at Nike I was responsible for implementing product solutions and transforming ideas, technology and business requirements into a high quality digital wearable activity tracker, namely the Nike+ FuelBand SE. As Product Architect, I bridged desired technology targets with Nike’s strategic outlook and market demands. This involved researching and assessing emerging market technologies to improve product features and Nike’s future market opportunity. I worked with engineers, designers and marketing specialists to architect and realize the design intent of electronic/mechanical systems.• Employed concept sketches, engineering design/ideas, and other communication methods to assure clear understanding of technological capabilities and limitations.• Created specifications and quotation documentation in order to lead external professional services firms (domestic and international), factories, and component vendors to create prototypes, generate proof-of-concepts, execute commercialization process, and maintain consumer electronic products.• Functioned as an engineering knowledge base and resource across the company, clearly communicating and explaining complex electro-mechanical system capability/limitations in both technical and non-technical manners in order to facilitate innovation work. Provide rationale and recommendations for technical and market-driven product decisions.• Directed efforts of internal and external development teams to achieve both business,financial and technical goals.• Collaborated with cross functional technical teams and updated upper management on developments and progress.• Guided and supported overseas manufacturing facilities to ensure quality deliverables and capabilities for product fabrication. • Planned, managed and approved budgetary expenditures in conjunction with technical programs.

X2 Biosystems / X2IMPACT designs & develops Head Impact Monitoring Systems. The X2 product system is based on embedding high performance acceleration and rotation sensors in sport-specific gear. For helmeted sports, they provide custom fitted or boil-and-bite protective mouth guards and for non-helmeted sports, a low profile headband that holds a small sensor pod against the base of the back of the athlete’s head.My work at X2IMPACT involved the engineering development, CAD design, documentation, testing and transition to manufacturing of a wireless embedded sensor mouth guard system for use in an athletic mouth-guard. I collaborated with cross functional teams in a fast paced start-up environment to deliver a complete production ready Concussion Prediction System which was deployed for validation studies to NCAA teams across the country. • Designed and developed a electro-mechanical sensor embedded mouth-guard system used to detect concussions during sports play. • Conducted material research for compatible polymers used in the rigid body of the mouth guard as well as a custom form-able interface which satisfied FDA and UL requirements.• Developed and managed computer aided models and design documentation.• Managed local and oversea suppliers for cost, prototyping and production of sub-system and related components.• Provided manufacturing support for injection molding and high volume manufacturing processes.

Us

ICD was a product development firm working in the consumer electronic and automotive markets. My responsibilities included mechanical engineering design, product development, management of client account, internal staff and project management functions.During my contract with ICD I was the lead mechanical engineer for the design and development of a mobile tablet, docking station and video interconnect for ICD's client, nVidia. I functioned as the technical lead for the design capture and electro-mechanical component design including enclosure, sub-frame, PCB layout, switches, buttons, light pipes, cables, decorative strips and accessories.I managed the sourcing, integration and transfer to an overseas rapid manufacturing partner and over saw all manufacturing support for the pre-production build involving injection molding and metal fabrication processes. nVidia announced the Tegra tablet platform at the 2009 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Reno, Nevada, Us

Collaborated with Division, Marketing and Commercialization Directors to coordinate efforts in bringing new recreational products to market including snow shoes, stoves, cookware, hydration systems, tents, sleep systems and soft goods.Managed a product development design team consisting of mechanical engineers, design, lab and CAD technicians. Created a Stage Gate based Product Development Management System (PDIP) to estimate and track costs, schedule and track development programs and function as a central hub for project information exchange. Developed and managed relationships with external design teams and consultants in partnership with the company. Investigated manufacturing and quality related issues for internal operations and external supply chain vendors. Assisted in establishing quality control and assurance procedures for manufacturing processes and external supply chain vendors.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Investigated, performed root cause analysis and reported on product quality and process issues related to the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and supply of material for ultrasound systems. Projects included auditing supplier manufacturing and quality processes, product cost reductions, developing design issue management processes, improving manufacturing processes and material flow, mechanical design and tolerance analysis of ultrasound systems and related components.Praised for my ability to work quickly and effectively within the various business divisions.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Collaborated on the mechanical design, development, and architecture of a high volume advanced automated tooth brush utilizing a consumer oriented design approach. Interaction with a broad range of departments including clinics, consumer testing facilities, marketing, and sales teams. Worked together with supplier and manufacturing facilities during early stages of the product cycle to define requirements, develop processes and minimize manufacturing costs. Accomplishments include development of a patented user interface, introduction of a cost saving charger architecture and numerous patent filings.PATENTS:- 20110107536 BRUSHHEAD ASSEMBLY FOR A POWER TOOTHBRUSH- 20090143914 SYSTEM FOR OPERATING MODES FOR AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH- 20080313829 SYSTEM FOR SELECTING MODES OF OPERATION IN A POWER TOOTHBRUSH- 20090052721 COMBINED INDUCTIVE CHARGING COIL AND AUDIO SPEAKER FOR USE IN A PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCE

Ridgewood, Nj, Us

Directed and managed the mechanical hardware design of an in-home PC gaming system including the fabrication of working prototype and pre-production units. Responsible for the development of overseas manufacturing programs for tooling, molding, and assembly. Audited and evaluated Asian facilities for capability, competency and standards in manufacturing and supply chain operations. Generated and tracked project schedules, resources, costs and delivery. Managed out sourced external engineering development teams and resources.

Designed and developed 2 generations of innovative cell phones with over 60 patents including the world's first intelligent faceplates Smart SkinsTM. Helped pioneer a 3D in-mold decoration process which utilized hydro-forming and produced high definition decorated injection molded parts. Contributions included electronics enclosure design, PCB layout, prototype fabrication, process research, two-shot molding, production tooling and life cycle testing.

Developed products for clients in a variety of industries e.g. cellular handsets, consumer electronics, wireless devices, computer systems, medical, industrial and recreational equipment. Lead designer for the mechanical development of a handheld Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). Responsible for enclosure and part design, PCB layout, prototyping, part sourcing, two-shot production tooling and development of marketing show models. Engineered a unique internal sub-system assembly that allowed manufacturing of the IONTM PDA in multiple configurations. Analyzed field failures and implemented engineering and manufacturing corrective measures to improve a medical wireless paging device used for monitoring telemetry of CCU patients. Achieved FDA agency approvals.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Responsible for the design of Abbott's next generation patient-controlled analgesic pump, a computer based medical technologyused to control post operative pain. Designed an IPC7 rated enclosure with an integrated security system. Member of a multidisciplinary design team responsible for the development of an award winning customized automated fish tagging system used for protection of west coast salmon. Awarded 1st place in national design competition. Engineered large injection molded enclosure parts, leveling mechanisms, light pipes and sheet metal EMI shielding for LCD projector systems.

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