2. 2
Synesthesia Mask
Intel 2015
In response to the design challenge given by Intel, I designed the
Synesthesia Mask. This mask demonstrates the advanced
capabilities of the Intel Edison microcontroller by technologically
recreating the sensation of synesthesia for wearers, creating
empathy for those with this rare sensory perspective. This project
went viral and was featured in the March/April 2016 edition of
Popular Science.
Video Link
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Synesthesia Mask
Intel 2015
In response to the design challenge given by Intel, I designed the
Synesthesia Mask. This mask demonstrates the advanced
capabilities of the Intel Edison microcontroller by technologically
recreating the sensation of synesthesia for wearers, creating
empathy for those with this rare sensory perspective. This project
went viral and was featured in the March/April 2016 edition of
Popular Science.
Video Link
4. 4
Synesthesia Mask
In response to the design challenge given by Intel, I designed the
Synesthesia Mask. This mask demonstrates the advanced
capabilities of the Intel Edison microcontroller by technologically
recreating the sensation of synesthesia for wearers, creating
empathy for those with this rare sensory perspective. This project
went viral and was featured in the March/April 2016 edition of
Popular Science.
Video Link
Intel 2015
5. 5
80% of global vision impairment is preventable.
90% occurs in underdeveloped regions.
Thema makes eye care possible for
everyone, anywhere in the world.
Thema
Inspired by my grandmother, who lost her vision to preventable
glaucoma, I designed a portable fundus camera for remote
ophthalmoscopy. Leveraging the computing and imaging power of
modern smartphones, Thema takes diagnostic-quality retinal
images that can be used to detect a wide range of diseases, from
cerebral malaria to diabetic retinopathy. Thema is currently being
used by optometrists in South Africa for screening in remote
villages.
Autodesk 2016
6. Body Tube
Phone Case
Locking Faceplate
Rear Lens Holder
Front Lens Holder
Main Lens
6
Thema
Inspired by my grandmother, who lost her vision to preventable
glaucoma, I designed a portable fundus camera for remote
ophthalmoscopy. Leveraging the computing and imaging power of
modern smartphones, Thema takes diagnostic-quality retinal
images that can be used to detect a wide range of diseases, from
cerebral malaria to diabetic retinopathy. Thema is currently being
used by optometrists in South Africa for screening in remote
villages.
Autodesk 2016
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Retinal Hemorrhage
from South Africa
field test
Retinal Detactchment
from South Africa
field test
Healthy Retina
Thema
Inspired by my grandmother, who lost her vision to preventable
glaucoma, I designed a portable fundus camera for remote
ophthalmoscopy. Leveraging the computing and imaging power of
modern smartphones, Thema takes diagnostic-quality retinal
images that can be used to detect a wide range of diseases, from
cerebral malaria to diabetic retinopathy. Thema is currently being
used by optometrists in South Africa for screening in remote
villages.
Autodesk 2016
8. 8
Thema
Inspired by my grandmother, who lost her vision to preventable
glaucoma, I designed a portable fundus camera for remote
ophthalmoscopy. Leveraging the computing and imaging power of
modern smartphones, Thema takes diagnostic-quality retinal
images that can be used to detect a wide range of diseases, from
cerebral malaria to diabetic retinopathy. Thema is currently being
used by optometrists in South Africa for screening in remote
villages.
Autodesk 2016
9. 9
Erb
Erb is an interactive smart garden that grows fresh herbs. Erb will
send reminders to water your herbs, inform you when your plants
are not getting enough light and send alerts when garden temperture
drops low enough to inhibit growth. Designed as a kitchen applance,
Erb serves as a physical reminder that healthy eating can be simple
and delicious.
Freelance 2015
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Erb
Erb is an interactive smart garden that grows fresh herbs. Erb will
send reminders to water your herbs, inform you when your plants
are not getting enough light and send alerts when garden temperture
drops low enough to inhibit growth. Designed as a kitchen applance,
Erb serves as a physical reminder that healthy eating can be simple
and delicious.
Freelance 2015
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Giant Etch-a-Sketch
An outsized remake of the classic children’s toy, this life-sized
etch-a-sketch was part of the Intel Edison content creation
campaign. Aimed at teaching the basics of stepper motor
cotrol and Arduino programming, this project was featured on
Instructables with easy step-by-step instructions.
Intel 2015
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Giant Etch-a-Sketch
An outsized remake of the classic children’s toy, this life-sized
etch-a-sketch was part of the Intel Edison content creation
campaign. Aimed at teaching the basics of stepper motor
cotrol and Arduino programming, this project was featured on
Instructables with easy step-by-step instructions.
Intel 2015
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Master Satellite Model
Shock/Vibe
Enviromental
Functional
Pass/
Fail
Prototype Test Procedures
New Master Satellite Model
Subsystem
Design
Design Review
Prototype/Testing Lead
Despite launching large constellations of satellites, Planet Labs’
on-orbit failure rate was unacceptably high. My job was to design and
implement a prototyping and testing architecture that would ensure
that no single hardware change could break our satellites. Impleme
tation resulted in a reduction of critical on-orbit failures by 50%.
Planet Labs 2014
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Space Simulation Plate
This device tests the heat transfer attributes and performance of
satellite electronics boards and small mechanical components
during extreme temperature swings in a vacuum. The goal is to
ensure all heat transfer is conductive or radiative, and not convec-
tive. The Space Simulation Plate design required robust mounting
options for components of many shapes and sizes. Cooling is in-
duced through the circulation of chilled ethylene glycol, and heat-
ing is induced by large kapton heaters.
Skybox Imaging 2013
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Zachary Howard
1114 Fulton St
San Francisco CA 94117
zacharyianhoward@gmail.com
www.zacharyianhoward.com
954-684-8870
Mechanical Engineer
EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Engineer & Artist in Residence
Autodesk & Instructables 3/15-Present
- Designed, built & successfully tested Smartphone Teleopthalmology device with custom
optics, OpenCV image stitching algorithms, and ISO 15004-2 spec light source, field
tested in South Africa
- Completed 3 rapid turn around engineering design projects as part of >$1M Intel content
creation campaign
- Constructed electromechanical systems for “Synesthesia Mask” featured in print edition
of Popular Science (Mar-Apr 2016, pg.93)
- Demonstrated 3D CAD and CAM proficiency
Mechanical Engineer
Freelance 8/14 – 3/15
- Conceptualized and prototyped interactive self-watering hydroponic garden
- Migrated sound reactive LED cube PCB design from breadboard to surface mount
components
- Final round contestant for TBS’s “America’s Greatest Maker” TV show, with brain
controlled RC car
Systems Engineer/Prototype & Test Lead
Planet Labs Inc. 12/13 – 8/14
- Institutionalized thermal, shock and vibration design verification procedures for
subsystem prototypes, reducing critical optics failures by over 50%
- Created a company-wide product development plan, driving collaboration between
hardware, software and marketing teams.
- Created assembly line documentation for contract manufacturer
Junior Systems Engineer
Skybox Imaging (Acquired by Google) 7/12 – 12/13
- Designed prototype rocket components for cold gas propellant system
- Designed and fabricated thermal test plate for electronics and small mechanical
subsystems
- Analyzed satellite orbit dynamics to create imagery product delivery timelines for large
customers
- Performed hardware evaluation of FPGA implementation of JPEG Compression algorithm
and novel RGB-NIR optical filter
Robotics Mentor
Starbot Inc. 8/11 – 7/12
- Taught high school machine shop curriculum for 50+ high school students culminating in
fabrication of four 150 lb fighting robots
- Created and ran VEX robotics challenge for USATL STEM Tech Olympiad
EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology
BS Aerospace Engineering
2007-2011
SKILLS
Fusion 360 ,SolidWorks, HSMWorks, Python, Matlab,
Aduino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Rapid Prototyping, 3D Printing Haas CNC Mill, Mig/Tig
Welding
EagleCAD, PCB Layout, Circuit Prototyping, Soldering
