Consultant & Alpha Tester
Bosch
April 2014 – September 2016

Provided strategic insights to Bosch during two developer conferences and during internal development for Google’s Project Ara, contributing to the integration of Bosch sensors and related patents into the modular endoskeleton of the device. Leveraged alpha testing experience and community feedback to advise on sensor placement, modular compatibility, and user experience considerations.

• Project Ara Collaboration: Shared alpha testing insights and user feedback from Google’s Project Ara to inform Bosch’s sensor integration strategy, helping align hardware capabilities with modular design goals.
• Developer Conference Participation: Participated in two Project Ara developer conferences, engaging with Bosch engineers and partner teams to discuss sensor applications, modular constraints, and consumer expectations.
• Sensor Integration Strategy: Advised on the technical and experiential impact of Bosch’s sensor technologies within the Project Ara framework, contributing to decisions on placement, power efficiency, and modular interaction.
• Patent & Hardware Alignment: Helped identify opportunities for Bosch’s existing patents to be adapted for use in Project Ara’s endoskeleton, supporting innovation in modular hardware design.
• Cross-Partner Collaboration: Facilitated communication between community testers, Google’s engineering teams, and Bosch representatives to ensure feedback loops remained active and actionable.