Experience
2017 — Now
2017 — Now
Cupertino, CA
System PD Engineering Manager, early architecture engagement and execution, 2022 MacBook Air
Co-Lead, early architecture engagement and product execution. Primary focus on design, enclosure, and system integration, 2019 Mac Pro
2012 — 2017
2012 — 2017
Cupertino, CA
System Lead - Early engagement, architecture transition through product launch, MacBook Pro 13" with TouchBar, 2016
Mid-product lead handoff, magnetic circuit re-architecture, leather loop band for 2015 Apple Watch
PD Engineer - Early engagement, transitional work from architecture to execution, 2013 Mac Pro
2010 — 2012
2010 — 2012
San Jose, CA
• New product creation and transfer of research technologies into production.
• Identify, validate and maintain relationships with key suppliers
• Coordinate and support both internal and external design and engineering teams.
• Manage relations and coordinate efforts with overseas contractors in the US and Asia.
• Support and review overseas manufacturing efforts.
• Create and maintain prototype systems for marketing and early developer use.
2008 — 2010
2008 — 2010
Menlo Park, CA
• Created functional systems to refine, demonstrate and validate new patents.
• Primary project was creation of the third generation tablet prototype that led to the creation of the Ricoh EWS production group.
• Performed all CAD for the research group using Solidworks.
• Identified and utilized appropriate rapid prototyping methods for all new designs.
• Worked with an interdisciplinary team to provide cost, headcount, and schedule proposals to upper management to procure funding and establish the structure of the new group.
• Joined the new production group to effectively transfer engineering and design knowledge from early prototypes and user studies.
2005 — 2007
2005 — 2007
3 Summers, 1 Autumn.
• Responsible for concept validation prototypes to support patent refinement and verification.
• Designed mechanical structure and layout for two prototype tablet devices that drove the creation of the Ricoh EWS (e-Writer Solutions) production group.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology