Designed first-of-its-kind curved custom connector that handles high-speed data (10Gbps), audio, and power while adhering to strict Industrial Design requirements

Drove mechanical characterizations (force + torque profiles) and electrical characterizations (static + dynamic DC resistance) to validate connector performance met strict electrical requirements during static + dynamic mechanical loads expected throughout use cases

Led executive communications throughout connector development on behalf of cross-functional team (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Design, Reliability, HW Test, DFM, EMC, etc.)

Designed “Made for iPhone” compatible MagSafe module for integration into 2nd party cases

Owned end-to-end product development from concept to mass production in under 6 months

Founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to empower underrepresented high school students by encouraging them to pursue careers in STEAM and develop professional/entrepreneurial skills

Built & lead a team of 10 staff, managing curriculum development, fundraising, and marketing

Develop partnerships with top tech companies (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Tesla), YCore, schools, venture capital firms, and banks

Increased annual number of student participants from 8 to 100, and decreased average expense per student by 96% since 2017 via introduction of online summer program

Conducted user interviews with students, parents, and educators to improve curriculum, leading to increase in student satisfaction of 22% (from 4.4/5 to 4.9/5)

Owned over 100 internal cable harnesses and charge cables across 8 product lines

Designed high- and low-voltage interconnects to meet cross-functional requirements (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Reliability, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing, and Product)

Redesigned existing internal cables to meet new water-resistant (IP54) and EMI requirements

Traveled to OEMs and ODMs to drive product and process improvements

Resolved functional issues related to microswitch failures, yielding power contacts, cable shorts, and cable jacket degradation

Drove 2.6x increase in DC charging station's expected lifespan

Improved AC charge cable yields from 54% to 99% from proto to mass production

Owned soft goods (fabric and foam) integration of headband assembly

Designed headband assembly to meet cross-functional requirements (Mechanical, Human Factors, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Reliability, Quality, and Sourcing)

Developed custom fabric-over-foam thermoforming process compatible with antimicrobial and water-resistant coatings

Conducted DOEs with vendors and independent labs to root-cause cosmetic issues related to wrinkles, colorfastness, fabric coating degradation, adhesive delamination, and odor mitigation

Achieved 22% lighter headband design for second-generation device for improved comfort

Improved fabric-over-foam production yields from 63% to 91% from proto to mass production