Practical Product Development

Shivam has designed and developed numerous products ranging from energy storage and transmission systems to a hardware product for Google.

With extensive experience across industrial design, mechanical design, and manufacturing, he previously led product development at multiple design firms and startups from concept through production scale-up, giving him deep insight into what employers actually need from new engineers.

"Taking concepts from sketches to production and wearing different hats throughout the process is what keeps me going."

In our previous cohort Shivam's acclaimed lectures, and hands-on mentoring approach during design reviews helped students develop impressive portfolio projects that directly led to internships and job offers.

Students especially appreciate how he teaches them to ask the right questions at every stage of development, transforming their approach from "what can I make?" to "what should I make and why?"

Matt brings 25+ years of experience delivering breakthrough product designs over 16 million products now in homes, hospitals, and vehicles worldwide.

From surgical robots to flying cars, Matt brings unparalleled breadth across medical devices, automotive, aerospace, and consumer products.

Matt is passionate about preparing the next generation of engineers for real-world success. Having led cross-functional teams and managed complex product launches, Matt understands exactly what skills new engineers need to thrive in industry - and what's missing from traditional education.

Previously the Founder and Chief Engineer of Bayard Design, he managed teams of 12+ engineers and $1M+ budgets where he led product development from concept through to FDA approval and manufacturing scale-up across multiple product generations.

In our previous cohort, Matt's deep-dive technical modules and real-world case studies helped students master the practical skills that employers demand.

Students particularly value his ability to demystify complex product development frameworks with real world examples, how to use these frameworks, and how to navigate complex regulatory requirements.

Multidisciplinary product development engineer with 6+ years of industry experience across R&D and production manufacturing environments.

Previously led manufacturing process development in high-tech environments (CNC, MIM, AM) before pivoting to consumer product development and biotech.

Cris founded Additive Engineering, a product development firm that helps entrepreneurs rapidly develop concepts into market-ready products. Through Additive Engineering, he has mentored approximately a dozen engineers/designers and helped bring several dozen products to market.

Cris is on a mission to democratize engineering education by making high quality courses and professional training/development accessible to anyone who is passionate and committed. In our previous cohort, students launched multiple successful projects to market, including one team that went on to start up a company.

Cris believes great engineers are made through hands-on experience with expert guidance — his teaching focuses on real-world problem-solving that prepares students to excel in their endeavors from day one.