I accelerated a startup's product launch, delivering key concepts, in-depth competitive analysis, and hands-on prototyping. My proficiency in CAD surfacing, CMF, and cross-team collaboration directly resulted in a successful launch within six months, leading to a two-year contract extension.

Hired on contract to lead the front-end design of a half-face respirator, later developing a shield accessory and multi-mount system for a key trade show. Designed a custom seal tester with a carefully selected textile to improve reliability over manual testing and sourced protective packaging for safe transport. Conducted market research to guide design decisions and created/prompted use of branded supplier-ready send-out packages. Working remotely across time zones, streamlined prototyping by setting up an in-house printer room to accelerate iterations.