Experiences
Puma North America — Boston, Massachusetts
Head of 3D CAD and Footwear Testing | 2011 to 2025
Managing 3D CAD team to bring innovative designs to life, following manufacturing capabilities. Directly responsible for 3d creation of Performance Running/Training and Basketball footwear. Offering 3d and technical support to Regional Creation Center.
Educating cross functional business units on footwear manufacturing, techpack standards and 2d/3d workflow and setting SOP.
Overseeing Footwear Product Testing team to ensure the highest quality of performance sports footwear manufacturing.
Working with innovation to ensure smooth project handoffs from continual development to production.
Leading all new lasts development for performance running, training, and basketball; manage the last database and set SOP for the company.
Managing and mentoring 5 direct reports.
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. — Lawrence, Massachusetts
CAD Designer (Running/Trail/Wellness/Kids) | 2007 to 2011
Generated 3D concept and production sole unit models based on designer 2D drawings, ensuring alignment with design specifications.
Created rapid prototypes using Z-Corp (colored plaster-based) and Objet (UV-cured mono-colored and flexible materials).
Oversaw sole unit processes from concept through to pre-manufacturing, ensuring prototypes met design and functional requirements.
Collaborated with Tooling Engineers in China to refine sole units, troubleshoot design issues, and resolve manufacturing challenges.
Played a key role in solving design, costing, and assembly issues during product development.