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Designer at Pentair- Residential Water Filtration
Dan Olken
Milwaukee, WI
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About
Design is one of the universal languages we all speak. It's ability to connect us at an instinctual level between disciplines makes it a powerful tool to change existing mindsets that have dictated how our future might turn out sans intervention. My studies and experiences have been a non linear journey to learn and find ways to mend the gap between technical and biological ecosystems. I am currently residing in Milwaukee working as a residential filtration designer at Pentair.
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Education
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Bachelor's Cum Laude- Industrial and Interaction Design : Minor in Environment and SocietySyracuse University2010 - 2015
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Bachelors of Industrial and Interaction Design Environment andSyracuse University2015
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Oyster River High School2007 - 2010
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Experience
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DesignerMilwaukee, WIJul 2016 - Present (8 years 6 months)As the " I think you're the first industrial designer at Pentair" Residential Water Filtration, I am working with engineers, product managers and marketing to create new, design-research inspired products and business strategy that focuses on customer interaction, instillation and brand recognition.
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Fixture DesignerButler, WISep 2015 - Jul 2016 (10 months)Designed check fixtures in SolidWorks for quality control departments of automotive and medical component manufactures. Work closely with machinists to fulfill GD&T requirements from customer prints. Gaining knowledge of 3 and 5 axis CNC mills, pattern making and industrial manufacturing techniques.
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Resident DesignerChicago, ILMay 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)Designed, constructed and maintained aquaponics systems in Chicago and Milwaukee schools. Taught high school interns how to design and build aquaponics systems using
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Farm HandMiddle Branch FarmNew Boston, NHMay 2013 - Aug 2013 (3 months)Grew and harvested 30 acres of vegetables for Certified Organic CSA and Farmers Market to gain first hand knowledge of traditional farming practice in an increasing interest in agricultural practices.
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Shop TechnicianSU Design WorksSyracuse, NYSep 2012 - May 2013 (8 months)Maintained a safe, clean and organized shop for Syracuse design studios. Ran laser cutter, provided help to students and built objects for shop organization.
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Studio InternSyracuse, NYMay 2012 - Jul 2012 (2 months)Worked with John Truex in start up metal foundry creating cast iron skillets and bottle openers.
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Awards
Syracuse University Foundation Student of the Year 2010.
Core77 Design Awards- Student Notable in the Food Category -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@dolken, member since 2012
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