# Joshua Mendoza >  Product Design Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/joshuamendoza I am a Product Designer with experience in wearables (spatial computing + AR/VR/MR), interconnects, and accessories. From my experiences working at Apple, Microsoft, and ChargePoint, I am well-versed in what it takes to bring products from concept to mass production. I have shipped multiple products, including Vision Pro, MagSafe for iPhone, Microsoft HoloLens (a wearable mixed reality computer for corporate and education markets), and ChargePoint's DC and AC chargers for electric vehicles. My skills include: end-to-end ownership of engineering activities from concept to mass production, leading cross-functional teams (industrial design, mechanical, electrical, reliability, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and sourcing), executive communication, failure analysis, and issue tracking (MIL) Outside of work, I run Destined for X, a non-profit that serves underprivileged youth interested in pursuing careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). I am always open to new opportunities in product design or program/product management, where I can contribute to the development of bleeding-edge technology. ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ Apple Jan 2020 – Present | Cupertino Shipped  Vision Pro (Early 2024) • 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.) - Shipped iPhone MagSafe case module (Fall 2020) • 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 ### Executive Director @ Destined for X Jan 2017 – Present Awarded 2019 Moonshot in Education Award by Esther Wojcicki (mother of YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki, and of 23andMe CEO, Anne Wojcicki; and author of “How to Raise Successful People”) • 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) Learn more at www.destinedforx.com/testimonials ### Senior Mechanical Engineer @ ChargePoint Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Campbell, CA Shipped DC fast charger, AC home charger, and AC fleet charger • 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 ### Product Design Engineer @ ChargePoint Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Campbell, California ### Mechanical Engineer @ Microsoft Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Mountain View, CA Shipped HoloLens Development Kit (mixed reality headset for educational/corporate markets) • 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 ### Resident Assistant @ Stanford University Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Casa Zapata (Stern Hall) - Managed Casa Zapata, Stanford's Chicano/Latino-themed undergraduate residence hall for 80 students of diverse ethnic backgrounds - Created a safe environment for all residents, prioritizing dorm-wide and university policies, maintained security, mediated disputes, and counseled with students with regards to their personal and academic difficulties - Facilitated and photographed various dorm-wide events that encouraged personal growth and develop dorm community ### Opportunity Job Fair Lead Student Coordinator @ Stanford University Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 • Manage 19 students involved in corporate relations, event production, and student relations committees • Implementing a career fair app to improve the student experience, as well as new food options based off employer survey results from last year's fair ### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ Microsoft Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Mountain View, CA * Due to a non-disclosure agreement, I am not able to provide in-depth details of my projects with this company aside from the following: • Conducted research and testing on materials for a confidential product • Aided team in building initial prototype units according to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) specifications ### Financial Officer @ Society of Latino Engineers (formerly Stanford Society of Chicano/Latino Engineers & Scientists) Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 • Process corporate sponsorships and reimbursements the same day they are submitted, drastically speeding up the process from weeks to just days • Plan and execute meetings to guide society members and officers through fundraising efforts that require mass participation • Coordinate with the Stanford School of Engineering and The Stanford Fund to receive funding ### Product Management Intern @ Foxconn Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 * Due to a non-disclosure agreement, I am not able to provide in-depth details of my projects with this company aside from the following: • Designed, 3D modeled, prototyped, and tested a custom headphone design • Oversaw production lines for cables and connectors used in high-profile devices ### Opportunity Job Fair Lead Student Coordinator @ Stanford University Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 • Managed 16 students involved in corporate relations, event production, and student relations committees • Increased student attendance to 2,000 students, representing a 25% increase over the 2012 record of 1,600 • Implemented Courtesy Volunteers who significantly improved the job fair experience and organization, as evidenced by several employers’ statements that this was one of the best and most well-organized job fairs they’ve been to ### Solar Curriculum Development Intern @ PsomasFMG Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Palmdale, CA • Developed instructional materials including a solar terms glossary, grade-specific solar essay prompts and grading rubrics, and aggregated online resources for teachers and students to learn more about solar energy • Produced corporate documents including a business proposal that outlined the benefits of a solar curriculum offering, and a grant application for teachers who choose to participate in the solar essay contest ### Branch Manager and Instructor @ Revolution Prep Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Palmdale, CA • Taught 25 students essential writing, critical reading, and math strategies to improve their SAT scores • Improved student SAT scores by an average of 300 points in just 18 hours of instruction • Generated nearly $4,000 in revenue, becoming one of the top-performing branch managers in the country • Conducted key business and sales operations and updated the company’s QuickBase database accordingly ### Summer Engineering Intern @ Edwards Air Force Base, Research Laboratory Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Edwards, CA • Tested relief valves for cryogenic systems (liquid hydrogen, oxygen and helium) used in test stands • Filed paperwork for repairs or replacements to be made on faulty parts • Catalogued servo-valves and solenoids into local database to enable faster location of parts when needed • Monitored control room instruments and relayed messages between ground teams, engineers & managers • Ensured that all employees were safe and accounted for during hazardous hydrogen runs on test stands ## Education ### Bachelor of Science in Product Design Stanford University ### Product School ### Associate of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Math & Science Emphasis Antelope Valley College ### High School Diploma SOAR Early College High School ## Contact & Social - 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