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Director of Industrial Design
Scotts Valley, CA
Jul 2004 - Mar 2023 (18 years 8 months)
Reported directly to the President.
• Main responsibilities revolved around overseeing and coordinating various industrial design projects.
• This entailed efficiently organizing and supervising the internal and external design teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Additionally, responsible for establishing and prioritizing design processes and deliverables for the industrial design team, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Creation of ergonomic models for human factors testing and data collection. This involved fabricating accurate and intricate models to evaluate the usability and efficiency of designs in real-world scenarios.
• Generated complex and precise Solidworks industrial design master models. These models are integral for enhancing workflow productivity, whether they are utilized as deliverables for clients or the internal mechanical engineering team.
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Lead Industrial Designer
Los Gatos, CA
1997 - 2002 (5 years)
Reported directly to the President.
• Responsible for leading and mentoring junior designers and interns to ensure the efficient and successful execution of client projects while staying within budgetary limitations.
• Traveled to Asia to collaborate with plastics molders, specifically for the Megallan ZXtreme™ and Allen-Pal™ projects, in order to guarantee the high quality of pre-production parts.
• Utilized my design expertise to create an impressive trade show booth and supported the sales team at the International Tool Show in Chicago for the successful launch of the Allen-Pal™ product line.
• Developed detailed and semi-functional design models that effectively communicate to clients and engage them during presentations and demonstrations.
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Industrial Designer
San Mateo, CA
1987 - 1995 (8 years)
Reported to Industrial Design Department Manager
• Spearheaded the integration of 3D CAD technology within the industrial design group, resulting in a significant increase in overall efficiency.
• Created captivating enclosure designs while strategically incorporating appropriate manufacturing techniques and processes to meet project cost of goods targets.
• Earned a reputation as a creative problem solver by providing unique design solutions and having the ability to tackle complex mechanical and manufacturing issues.
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Electro Mechanical Design Drafter
Taliq Corporation
Sunnyvale, CA
1985 - 1987 (2 years)
• Responsible for generating high-quality circuit schematics and intricate mechanical drawings of parts and assemblies. Utilized expertise in both traditional drafting techniques and AutoCAD.
• Oversaw the document control system, ensuring seamless organization and accessibility of crucial project files.