Bret Costin
Vice President Of Engineering at iConnectivity- Claim this Profile
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Mike Cole
Working under Bret's leadership was fantastic. He was always willing to listen and advocate on behalf of the engineering team. His style of leadership was empowering to those under him and introduced a sense of calm to our department that hadn't been seen before. At the same time, our processes and standards improved immensely under his command. I would be glad to work with him any time!
Jerry Thatcher
I was privileged to join M-Audio reporting to Bret and worked with him through the Avid transition. In addition to being a very knowledgeable engineer, he is an executive well suited to growing a business, having been instrumental in the growth of M-Audio from Midiman into a company with over $100 million in annual revenue. In addition to having a great interpersonal skills, he has the most realistic perspective on how to rapidly develop cost effective, quality products I have ever encountered. Bret has extensive expertise in the evaluation and selection of product ideas that offer the best potential for profitability and the ability to turn them into deliverable products.
Mike Cole
Working under Bret's leadership was fantastic. He was always willing to listen and advocate on behalf of the engineering team. His style of leadership was empowering to those under him and introduced a sense of calm to our department that hadn't been seen before. At the same time, our processes and standards improved immensely under his command. I would be glad to work with him any time!
Jerry Thatcher
I was privileged to join M-Audio reporting to Bret and worked with him through the Avid transition. In addition to being a very knowledgeable engineer, he is an executive well suited to growing a business, having been instrumental in the growth of M-Audio from Midiman into a company with over $100 million in annual revenue. In addition to having a great interpersonal skills, he has the most realistic perspective on how to rapidly develop cost effective, quality products I have ever encountered. Bret has extensive expertise in the evaluation and selection of product ideas that offer the best potential for profitability and the ability to turn them into deliverable products.
Mike Cole
Working under Bret's leadership was fantastic. He was always willing to listen and advocate on behalf of the engineering team. His style of leadership was empowering to those under him and introduced a sense of calm to our department that hadn't been seen before. At the same time, our processes and standards improved immensely under his command. I would be glad to work with him any time!
Jerry Thatcher
I was privileged to join M-Audio reporting to Bret and worked with him through the Avid transition. In addition to being a very knowledgeable engineer, he is an executive well suited to growing a business, having been instrumental in the growth of M-Audio from Midiman into a company with over $100 million in annual revenue. In addition to having a great interpersonal skills, he has the most realistic perspective on how to rapidly develop cost effective, quality products I have ever encountered. Bret has extensive expertise in the evaluation and selection of product ideas that offer the best potential for profitability and the ability to turn them into deliverable products.
Mike Cole
Working under Bret's leadership was fantastic. He was always willing to listen and advocate on behalf of the engineering team. His style of leadership was empowering to those under him and introduced a sense of calm to our department that hadn't been seen before. At the same time, our processes and standards improved immensely under his command. I would be glad to work with him any time!
Jerry Thatcher
I was privileged to join M-Audio reporting to Bret and worked with him through the Avid transition. In addition to being a very knowledgeable engineer, he is an executive well suited to growing a business, having been instrumental in the growth of M-Audio from Midiman into a company with over $100 million in annual revenue. In addition to having a great interpersonal skills, he has the most realistic perspective on how to rapidly develop cost effective, quality products I have ever encountered. Bret has extensive expertise in the evaluation and selection of product ideas that offer the best potential for profitability and the ability to turn them into deliverable products.
Experience
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iConnectivity
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Of Engineering
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Aug 2019 - Present
• Engineering Manager, remotely managing a small team of geographically diverse engineers. • Defining Pro Audio product roadmap. • Integrating necessary tools as team and product line grows (Arena, SmartSheet, Jira, Mentor Graphics tools). • System, Schematic, and PCB Layout as required plus User Guides, Gift Box artwork, etc. • Engineering Manager, remotely managing a small team of geographically diverse engineers. • Defining Pro Audio product roadmap. • Integrating necessary tools as team and product line grows (Arena, SmartSheet, Jira, Mentor Graphics tools). • System, Schematic, and PCB Layout as required plus User Guides, Gift Box artwork, etc.
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PreSonus
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President of Research & Development
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
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Vice President of Research & Development
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
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Avermetrics
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Principal Hardware Engineer
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2013 - 2016
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inMusic
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United States
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Musicians
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Engineering / M-Audio
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
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PreSonus
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Research & Development
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
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Avid
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Engineering
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2006 - 2010
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M-Audio
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Engineering
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1995 - 2006
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Education
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University of Florida
BSEE w/ Honors, Electrical Engineering -
Punahou School
High School Diploma
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