Kyle Galbraith

Performance Product Developer Hardgoods

Newport Beach | United States

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Bike

Lifestyle

Moto & Powersports

Outdoor

Snow

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In my own words

— Kyle

I have developed a strong understanding in the design process and project management skills through internships and a strong project based program at CU Boulder.

When I wasn't studying at CU Boulder I spend time skiing, mountain biking, backpacking and surfing. My interest in these sports has led to exciting career in the action sports and outdoor industry. Working on products that I can personally understand and test has given me the insight needed to develop industry leading products. Focusing on bio-medical engineering at CU furthered my understanding of the physics, lab procedures, and attention for detail needed when working on products that consumers trust to protect their body in the inevitable accidents seen on the slopes, trails, and tracks every day.

Trajectory

Aug 2015 — Now

Performance Product Developer Hardgoods · Fox Head, Inc.

Currently leading development of equipment for limb, back, and head protection for motocross and mountain bike applications. -Turning style oriented ID designs into a fully functional and innovative products -Applying a knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques to direct oversea facilities -Constantly applying and adapting organizational skills as well as PLM tools to manage product calendars and tech packs -Interpreting and conducting lab and field test results to fine tune products for optimal performance

Jun 2014 — Aug 2014

Performance Product Development Intern · Fox Head, Inc.

-Testing and design for helmets, guards, and goggles for moto-cross and mountain bike applications -Research and testing of new foam and rubber technologies -Communication with Asian production factories

Aug 2013 — Dec 2013

Advanced Development Center Intern · Exxel Outdoors

-Advanced Prototyping including stress/strain analysis for new backpack designs -Material testing of various hydrophobic down blends in a lab setting -Product testing in the field and through consumer test groups -Solidworks modeling including tent structure and new open cell foam designs