Every hardware project hits a wall. I identify the roadblock and help you break through it — whether you're in EVT, DVT, PVT, or staring down a mass production problem you didn't see coming.
Get in touch See how I work →Your hardware project has hit a wall. I come in, identify the specific roadblock, and help you break through it. One focused engagement, one clear outcome.
You need an experienced partner alongside you for the full journey — from early prototype through EVT, DVT, PVT, and into mass production.
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Generate your documents at dfminsights.com →I'm a hardware practitioner based in Berlin with years of experience across the full product lifecycle — from first prototype through EVT, DVT, and PVT to mass production and end-of-life. I currently work as Category Manager in Supply Chain & Hardware at Voi Technology, one of Europe's leading shared micromobility operators, where I manage international supplier sourcing and hardware lifecycle across 150+ cities.
I've watched hardware projects stall at every phase. Sometimes it's a technical problem. More often it's a process problem — a gate that wasn't held honestly, a DFM issue nobody caught early enough, a supplier relationship that isn't working. I'm good at identifying exactly where a project is stuck and what it will take to move it forward.
I have deep experience with Chinese manufacturing partners across Shenzhen, Guangdong, and Jiangsu, and attend the Canton Fair annually. I know what good manufacturing relationships look like, what bad ones cost, and how to tell the difference before you've committed a purchase order.
I wrote The Hardest Hardware Lessons because I watched the same expensive mistakes repeat across hardware teams, year after year — and nobody had written them down. The book sold 45 copies in its first week through word of mouth alone.
I take on a small number of advisory engagements where I can make a genuine difference. If your company is navigating hardware development or China sourcing and needs an experienced outside perspective, I'd like to hear from you.
Every phase of a hardware product's life — from first prototype to end-of-life — with the specific mistakes named, the financial costs quantified, and the decision frameworks made explicit.
Get the book → Follow the SubstackI take on a small number of engagements at a time. If your hardware project is stuck — or you want an experienced partner for the prototype to mass production journey — reach out directly.
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