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Senior Product Development Specialist | Industrial Designer | Mechanical Design Engineer | Maker
Siddartha Butalia
Singapore
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About
With over 100 projects spanning 10 years, I am an experienced product development specialist and entrepreneur with a deep foundation in mechanical engineering, industrial design and design management. I have a very hands on prototyping based approach placing paramount importance on customer needs.
My expertise helps companies realize new business opportunities into innovative market ready products.
My focus lies on how form, function & communication must all interweave successfully to create a desirable product, that people will love.
I am looking for full-time roles and long term projects globally with a willingness to relocate and travel. I am able to work full-time in Singapore, India and Hong Kong without sponsorship. -
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Master of Product Development Integrated InnovationCarnegie Mellon University2007 - 2008A pioneering Integrated Product Development course founded in 1986, understanding the relationship of Design, Engineering and Business originated from the writings of Nobel Laureate and Carnegie Mellon University professor Herb Simon and became the cornerstone of the MIIPS program in 2003. Both the course and MIIPS degree program have served as a model for other universities.
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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Mechanical EngineeringCarnegie Mellon University2003 - 2007
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Senior Industrial DesignerSingapore, SingaporeMay 2014 - Present (10 years 6 months)Driven multiple simultaneous projects of high technical complexity and impact for various industries such as healthcare, banking, sporting goods, furniture, consumer electronics and life sciences covering strategy, conceptualization & prototyping.
Worked in integrated project teams with designers, engineers & marketing specialists to create solutions ranging from proof of concept prototypes to fully functional & aesthetic prototypes. -
Creative DirectorSingapore, SingaporeDec 2012 - Present (11 years 11 months)Founded a product development consultancy in Singapore, specializing in Integrated Product Development spanning ethnography, design, and engineering.
I work closely with Lighting, Technology, Packaging, Food & Beverage, Furniture & Medical companies of various sizes in the region to build innovation road maps and develop initial proof of concept, aesthetic and soft tool prototypes ready for small scale production, trials and testing.
I also aid clients to see the future of their product based businesses taking into account various pitfalls and crafting investment strategies for their business to mitigate financial risk as they scale up. -
Senior Industrial DesignerBengaluru, IndiaSep 2010 - Sep 2012 (2 years)Planned, managed, and executed multiple design projects simultaneously; spanning design research, conceptualization & prototyping. Directly presented, pitched and interfaced with clients as a lead designer.
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Industrial DesignerBengaluru, IndiaAug 2008 - Sep 2010 (2 years 1 month)Created and developed products & prototypes as a core member of the industrial design team. Executed individual projects as well as assisted others as a flexible team member.
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Mechanical Design EngineerFreelancePittsburgh, PAJun 2007 - Sep 2007 (3 months)Refined and modeled an existing therapeutic lounge chair design for a functional prototype. Developed solid part files, mechanical assemblies, and engineering drawings in Solidworks.
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Mechanical Design Engineer InternShenzhen Shi, ChinaJul 2006 - Jul 2006Created parts, solid model assemblies & engineering drawings in Pro Engineer for a prototype wind power turbine inverter.
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