Kennard Nielsen
I make hardware easier
- Role
- Managing Director at The Global Element, Llc
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kennard Nielsen
I’ve never not shipped a product. Most are iconic products-Microsoft Keyboards, Mice, Xbox, Amazon Fire Tablets, Nike Fuelband, HereOne from Doppler Labs.I see around corners and far into the future helping you develop great products that bring joy to your customers. And profits to your business.
Experience
Managing Director
Feb 2017 — Present
Developing easy-to-use, reliable technology hardware is difficult. We make it easier by working side-by-side with your executives and organizations, guided by five core maxims: 1.) Create products that enable and inspire customers.2.) Live at the leading edge and innovate simple, brilliant technology.3.) Be where you need to be, when you need to be there.4.) Respect is the foundation; do what needs to be done and say what needs to be said.5.) Solve tough challenges and have fun doing it.There are multiple ways to engage with us: A value-based approach to focus on big, dynamic efforts; on a retainer approach focused on ongoing mentoring, coaching, and product development; or a simple hourly rate for very specific time-based projects. Contact us today for a free consult at K••••••@theglobalelement.com
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Mechanical Engineering
1975 — 1978
California State University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
1982 — 1983
Skills
- Product Design
- Six Sigma
- Product Launch
- Strategic Partnerships
- Project Management
- Product Marketing
- Product Innovation
- Competitive Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Start-Ups
- Business Development
- Medical Devices
- Saas
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- R&D
- Enterprise Software
- Ptc Creo
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Integration
- Process Engineering
- Product Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Semiconductors
- Pro Engineer
- Leadership
- Engineering Management
- Sourcing
- Mobile Applications
- Electronics
- P&L Management
- Engineering
- Vendor Management
- Management
- Team Building
- Consulting
- Product Management
- Program Management
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Electronics
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