Brandin Watson

Senior Director of Solutions Architecture at Retrocausal
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Houston
Languages
  • English -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Director of Solutions Architecture
      • May 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manufacturing Area Manager, Prime Air
      • Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

    • Support Engineer, Prime Air
      • Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Program Manager, NPI, Amazon Go
      • Feb 2017 - Oct 2018

      Guided the manufacturing of various products from proof of concept stages, through engineering and design validation builds, and into mass production. During this time I have worked on helping to manufacture products of types including custom sheet-metal store fixtures, various PCBAs in enclosures, IoT load cell systems, as well as RGB and time of flight camera systems. Core Responsibilities:-Liaison between Engineering teams, Operations teams, and Contract Manufacturers-Develop and manage build schedules-Manage prototype and MP builds at contract manufacturers-Establish and optimize production lines-Coordinate DFM gathering and implementation-Develop and improve upon FPY and LPY production goals Show less

    • Manufacturing Test Engineer, Amazon Go
      • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

      I was a manufacturing test engineer on the Amazon Go team. I am primarily focused on the deployment of test stations at manufacturing facilities. I also assist with test process design, mechanical design and fabrication of test fixtures.Additionally, I manage a lab where test stations are replicated for testing and verifying updates and changes to test software and products.

    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • Oct 2013 - Jul 2015

      I am a part of a small product design and development team where I focus primarily on design for manufacturability of specialty vending machines as well as production planning for new products. Using mainly SolidWorks, I design products and components for manufacture using diverse processes from sheet metal forming to fused-filament 3D printing. Additionally, I help to create and manage technical documentation and assist with external technical discussions. When I have free time at work, I enjoy focusing on workflow analysis and process improvement. Highlights: -Created and maintained CAD models of multiple projects -Managed technical documentation team -Developed wire harness fabrication procedures and capabilities -Led multidisciplinary engineering team in product development for automated protein shake machine -Worked effectively with remote industrial designers and engineering staff -Part of core design team for projects in automated vending solutions for; a convenience store, refillable propane tanks, carpet cleaning supplies, fresh burritos, eyeglasses washing station, children’s tablets, among others -Worked with production team to ensure that the manufactured products are in line with design intent Show less

  • MAG Laboratory
    • Pomona, CA
    • Co-Founder
      • Nov 2011 - Oct 2014

      A place where some cool people pitch-in to pay monthly bills in exchange for having an interesting spot to work on technical projects and just play with technology. I take the blame for instigating it. A place where some cool people pitch-in to pay monthly bills in exchange for having an interesting spot to work on technical projects and just play with technology. I take the blame for instigating it.

    • Teacher's Assistant
      • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

      I graded engineering, math and physics homework and tutored students on those subjects. I also edited a physics workbook. I graded engineering, math and physics homework and tutored students on those subjects. I also edited a physics workbook.

    • Project Manager
      • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

      As Project Manager, it was my job to keep track of what the student government was working on and maximize productivity using various project management techniques. Challenging but very rewarding. As Project Manager, it was my job to keep track of what the student government was working on and maximize productivity using various project management techniques. Challenging but very rewarding.

Education

  • Cal Poly Pomona
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Manufacturing Engineering
    2011 - 2014
  • Mt. San Antonio College
    Engineering, Physics, Chinese, Welding
    2010 - 2011
  • North Seattle Community College
    Associate of Science, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Japanese
    2007 - 2009

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