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Client name witheld| One and Co. San Francisco, CA 11.2005 - 12.2005
Handheld Consumer Electronics Devices CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer of four industrial design concepts for appearance model fabrication

Soju San Francisco, CA 10.2005 - 11.2005
Spice Charging Cradle
product definition, conceptual design, CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer, preliminary PCB layout injection molded PC/ABS, sheet metal

Gateway Computer | One and Co. San Francisco, CA 08.2005 - 10.2005
12 and 15” Notebook Computers represented One and Co. industrial design team while meeting with Taiwanese vendors, developed product architecture for both notebooks in conjunction with Gateway, ODM, and ID teams. Modeled 12” notebook ID surfaces and managed ODM during detailed design phase
die cast magnesium, injection molded plastic, IMD

CamelBak Petaluma, CA 06.2005 - 08.2005
Bottle
double-shot overmolded elastomer bottle cap with rotating bite-valve

Siemens | designafairs Mountain View, CA 05.2005 - 06.2005
Portable Ultrasound Cart
constructed engineering breadboard of cart using MCS extrusion, linear slides, and gas springs to test human factors and viability of preferred ID direction, provided engineering oversight for ID team during concept generation and refinement phases, developed preliminary trigger mechanism design for gas spring actuation MCS extrusion, MCS hardware, waterjet cut sheet metal, machined aluminum

Client Name Withheld | Moto Development Group San Francisco, CA 01.2005 - 04.2005
MP3 Player
competitor analysis, product architecture, navigation mechanism design exploration and functional prototype design/fabrication, electro/mechanical integration, ODM management
progressive die metal stamping, double-shot injection molded plastic, IMF, sheet metal

Pure Digital Technology | Moto Development Group San Francisco, CA 01.2005 - 02.2005
One-Time-Use Digital Camera Re-Design
Re-design of PDT’s existing still camera to reduce product volume, refine LCD and button layout, and improve product durability refinement of architecture, conceptual design, part breakout, CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer, electro/mechanical/optics integration, preliminary PCB layout
injection molded plastic, sheet metal, die-cut labels

ODI Mountain View, CA 10.2004 – 12.2004
Spracht Bluetooth Speakerphone
conceptual design, part breakout, CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer, electro/mechanical integration, preliminary PCB layout, development of spring-loaded telescoping clip for attachment to car visors
injection molded PC/ABS, compression molded elastomer, formed sheet metal perf

Soju San Francisco, CA 09.2004 - 11.2004
Spice and Sugar – Massagers
product definition, conceptual design, CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer, vendor sourcing
injection molded acrylic, compression molded silicon

Pure Digital Technology | Moto Development Group San Francisco, CA 07.2004 - 08.2004
One-Time-Use Video Camcorder
conceptual design, part breakout, CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer, electro/mechanical/optics integration, preliminary PCB layout, prototype assembly and debug
injection molded plastic, sheet metal, die-cut labels
Time Magazines Best Inventions 2005 http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1129526,00.html
BusinessWeek Best Products of 2005 http://images.businessweek.com/ss/05/12/bestproducts/source/20.htm

StorCard | Sozo Design San Francisco, CA 07.2004 - 07.2004
Smart Card Reader Design Exploration Re-skin of an existing device with a mechanically functional smart card reader
CAD modeling of alternative enclosure, development and integration of smart card latch/eject mechanism with existing product internals

Plantronics | One and Co. San Francisco, CA 06.2004 - 06.2004
Pulsar 590 Bluetooth Stereo Headset
modeling and refinement of external surfaces for ODM handoff
The Pulsar 590 stereo headset features a telescoping microphone, media control buttons, and the ability to switch between music and telephone operation at the touch of a button.

Palm | One and Co. San Francisco, CA 05.2004 - 06.2004
Palm Concept Device
CAD modeling of ID concept for appearance model fabrication further details can not be offered at this time due to NDA restrictions

Intel | ODI Mountain View, CA 02.2004 - 10.2004
rackmount server modules
conceptual design, part breakout, component sourcing and integration, preliminary PCB layout, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E, assembly and debug of prototypes
This product family enables IT managers to monitor and control Intel servers via a small LCD and simplified six button interface. Four distinct SKU’s share a common PCB with multiple sheet metal chassis and bezels for various server configurations.

HP | 2nd Edison Redwood City, CA 10.2003 - 01.2004
concept computer device - tethered functional appearance model
conceptual design, part breakout, integration with off-the-shelf computer components, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E, assembly of prototype
further details can not be offered at this time due to NDA restrictions

Palm | One and Co. San Francisco, CA 06.2003 - 07.2003
Palm Zire 72
modeling and refinement of external surfaces using Pro/E
hired to augment One and Co.’s engineering team and resolve some of the Zire 72’s complicated surfaces
2005 BusinessWeek / IDSA Silver IDEA award in the Computer Equipment category

HP | 2nd Edison Redwood City, CA 05.2003 - 06.2003
concept computer device appearance model created to showcase next generation technology embodiment
conceptual design, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E
further details can not be offered at this time due to NDA restrictions

DuPont | 2nd Edison Redwood City, CA 04.2003 - 04.2003
OLED concept phone
appearance model created to showcase a curved Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display
conceptual design, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E, assembly of appearance model
machined aluminum, machined ABS, machined PC, integrated two-position hinge

Hannspree | Frogdesign San Francisco, CA 12.2002 - 03.2003
line of LCD televisions
Engineering support of five products during industrial design phase. Detailed design and engineering of one tv.
Conceptual design, part breakout, PCB layout, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E.
injection moleded PC/ABS, wire-forms, sheet metal

Hewlett Packard | 2nd Edison Redwood City, CA 08.2002 - 12.2002
HP media recorder - functional concept model
Design of enclosure, integration of existing desktop computer internals with 1Tb hard drive array, built in LCD monitor, and DVD burner, assembly of three functioning units, component sourcing, vendor selection, prototype vendor management
machined PC, ABS, and Aluminum, sheet metal, off-the-shelf computer components

TypeSoft Corp. | Frogdesign San Francisco, CA 04.2002 - 07.2002
portable typing tool
conceptual design, part breakout, CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer, pcb layout, component sourcing, vendor selection, prototype vendor management, assembly proceedure documentation, prototype evaluation and debug
injection molded plastic, compression molded elastomer, flex-circuits, formed aluminum http://typesoft.com/

SkyPilot Network Inc. | Moto Development Group San Francisco, CA 01.2002 - 03.2002

roof-mounted antenna for NeighborNet wireless broadband access
assembly strategy, CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer, vendor management, prototype evaluation and debug
sand-cast aluminum, injection molded plastic, sheet metal, die-cast aluminum
http://skypilot.com

Ergodex Inc. Mountain View, CA 05.2001 - present
DX1 - personalizable computer input system product definition, conceptual design, part breakout, CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer, vendor evaluation and selection, prototype assembly and debug.
injection molded plastic, compression molded elastomer, sheet metal, metallized thermoformed shielding
The DX1 consists of discreet keyboard-like keys that can be attached to a reader tablet via reuseable adhesive to create a customized input device.
http://www.ergodex.com/

Mabe | Fitch Inc. San Francisco, CA 10.2000 - 02.2001
line of refrigerators
conceptual design, part breakout, assembly procedure, CAD modeling and surfacing in Pro/Engineer
thermoformed plastic, injection molded plastic, sheet metal, expansion foam insulation, formed aluminum
This line of refrigerators feature a different style of cooling system from the other lines produced by Mabe. Many aspects of the design had to be tailored for a specific production line.

frogwerk.com | frogdesign San Francisco, CA 05.2000 - 10.2000
frogwerk develops web-based applications for conceptualizing and designing products identify potential services frogwerk could offer its users, research of competitive landscape, design of preliminary UI, test and provide feedback of software tools and content, create demonstration materials

Vulcan Ventures | Moto Development Group San Francisco, CA 03.2000 - 05.2000
Music Experience Guide, wearable audio device for synchronization and playback of audio portion of multimedia exhibits in the Experience Music Project Museum
conceptual design, part breakout, PCB layout, assembly procedure, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/Engineer, breadboard construction and testing, assembly of functional prototypes
injection molded plastic, sheet metal, neoprene, leather, thermoplastic elastomer
The design incorporates an inexpensive sheet metal and plastic enclosure covered by neoprene and leather. The unit utilizes electrical components from existing products such as the Casio Cassiopea hand held CE device, with custom circuit boards designed by Moto. http://www.emplive.com

Microsoft | Moto Development Group San Francisco, CA 11.1999 - 03.2000
Microsoft's Ebook is an electronic book reader that uses Microsoft Reader, Windows CE, and ClearType Technology
conceptual design, part breakout, PCB layout, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E, assembly and debug of functional prototypes
injection molded plastic, thermoplastic elastomer, paint, nylon fabric cover
This product was originally intended to be used as a marketing tool for evangelizing ClearType Technology and only 100 units were to be manufactured. The design was purchased by Internet Powered Machines in 2001.http://www.ipm-net.com/index-myfriend-eng.htm

Biomolecular Technology Corp. | Fitch Inc. San Francisco, CA 07.1999 - 11.1999
scientific instrument used to analyze amino acid sequence of protein.
conceptual design, part breakout, design of test-piece sealing mechanism, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E, assembly of prototypes
sheet metal, machined aluminum, injection molded plastic
This bench top unit was designed for easy assembly and serviceability. Highly corrosion resistant materials were used throughout the device and redundant containment systems were devised to prevent damage to the analyzer and lab personnel.

Inari (formerly Intelogis) | Fitch Inc. San Francisco, CA 06.1999 - 07.1999
Inari home powerline network device
conceptual design, part breakout, PCB layout, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E, prototype debug
injection molded plastic, thermoplastic elastomer
This product is a new high-speed version of Inari's existing PassPort powerline network device.

Karna LLC | Fitch Inc. San Francisco, CA 03.1999 - 06.1999
Razer Boomslang gaming mouse
conceptual design, part breakout, PCB layout, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E, prototype debug
injection molded plastic, thermoplastic elastomer, insert-molded plastic/elastomer
The Boomslang features an unconventional shape with oversized rubber-covered buttons and grip surfaces.
2001 Business Week / IDSA Bronze IDEA award in the Computer Equipment category http://idsa.org/whatis/seewhat/idea2001/winners/B9001.htm

Gravis | Moto Development Group San Francisco, CA 11.1998 - 03.1999
Exterminator Dual Control Joystick
conceptual design, part breakout, PCB layout, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E, prototype debug
injection molded plastic, thermoplastic elastomer
The exterminator's contoured base features three buttons, a throttle, and a mini-joystick. It is designed to rest comfortably on the user's leg.

Bridge Design San Francisco, CA 07.1997 - 12.1997
Coherent Inc. EPIC Control Unit, EPIC Laser Head
conceptual design, part breakout, CAD modeling and surfacing using Pro/E, prototype debug
injection molded plastic, thermoplastic elastomer, sheet metal, investment cast aluminum, machined aluminum
The EPIC Laser Head received a 1999 BusinessWeek / IDSA Bronze IDEA award in the Medical & Scientific Products category.

Fitch Inc. Boston, MA 04.1996 - 06.1996 and 01.1997 - 03.1997
G-Tech, Perrier, James River, JBL, Zildjian
conceptual design, modify parts, assemblies, and create drawings using Pro/E, vendor sourcing, build/test engineering breadboards

Boston Scientific Corp. Watertown, MA 01.1995 - 06.1995 and 09.1995 - 12.1995
fixture and machine design, new manufacturing process development, operating procedure creation, drawing and document updates, OEM machine evaluation, product prototype build/testing, data collection/analysis for validation of machines and processes, manufacturing support, machine repair, procedure changes, fixture redesign

Northeastern University Boston, MA 06.1998
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering