Joe K.

About Joe K.

I’m a product leader with a passion for turning innovative ideas into market-leading products. With over 15 years of experience spanning startups, Fortune 100 companies, and everything in between, I’ve built and launched more than 35 consumer and industrial products that are used by thousands of people in both B2C and B2B environments.Starting my career as an engineer at Bose, I’ve since led teams of product managers, designers, and engineers at companies like IBM, DISCO, and Hotel Engine. My journey has taken me through a variety of industries, including SaaS, IoT, AI, and hardware, where I’ve developed a knack for navigating the complexities of integrated systems and delivering products that balance innovation, efficiency, and user experience.I’m driven by a systems-thinking approach and a strong belief in the power of design thinking to solve complex problems. Whether it’s scaling a product from concept to market or restructuring a team to accelerate delivery, I focus on creating value at every stage of the product lifecycle.With a background in engineering from Olin College and a master’s degree from Stanford’s Design Program, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to every project.[Background photo is a detail of \"Sharp\" by Havel Ruck Projects]

Experience

1. Director of Ai, Product Management

   DLA Piper

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Building a portfolio of AI-enabled products for the $1B+ Litigation arm of DLA Piper, driving innovation and strategic growth within the legal sector- Leading an internal innovation team to incorporate ML, generative AI technology (custom-LLMs, training and feedback mechanisms, new workflows) into litigation tools, enhancing the firm’s capabilities and competitive edge in the market.

Education

• Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

• Stanford University

  Master of Science (MS), Product Design

Skills

• Product Development
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Design for Manufacturing
• Entrepreneurship
• Start-Ups
• Cad
• Program Management
• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• Mechanical Analysis
• Project Engineering
• Social Media
• R&D
• Management
• Product Innovation
• Design Thinking
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• User Experience
• Strategy
• Rapid Prototyping
• Design for Assembly
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Product Design
• Matlab
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Materials Science
• Testing
• Integration
• User-Centered Design