Nicholas George

• Lead mechanical design for a next generation Bitkey coming to market this summer, optimized for weight in hand, system reliability, display, PCB form and fitment, clearances, and a premium wallet experience for the user
• Lead mechanical design for Proto Rig, an industrial Bitcoin mining hardware platform optimized for reliability and thermal efficiency, from concept through mass production using sheet metal, extruded aluminum, and custom heatsink architectures
• Drove mechanical design for Bitkey, a self-custodial Bitcoin hardware wallet combining hardware security with intuitive design. Manage material selection across Corian, injection-molded plastics, custom elastomers, and stainless steel
• Collaborated with industrial design and electrical engineering teams to define product requirements and develop seamless user experiences for secure key management
• Conducted DFM reviews with vendors across injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication processes. Define SPC and FAI control specifications for production parts
• Validated through iterative prototyping, thermal analysis, & cross-functional design reviews to achieve production readiness
• Created and specified entire Reliability Suite of testing for all products, and oversaw all tests at vendors and CMs. Gathered all reliability data, summarized, and presented to upper management for key milestone updates
• Bitkey recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2024

• Module Lead for the iPhone Face ID currently shipping on millions of iPhone 13 units and not yet released iPhones
• Define product goals and functionality with Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, and Product Management teams
• Work closely with FEA team to verify design concepts, study failure modes, and model FATP process quality
• Conduct DFM reviews with vendors on injection molded, forged, and machined parts. Define SPC/FAI control specs
• Validate designs through data review with cross functional teams in Quality, Reliability, and Process to achieve build goals
• Drive concept and design reviews for reliability fixtures for drop and shock testing on all module configurations
• Triage build issues and document failure analysis and root cause. Work with CMs to implement corrective actions
• Design mechanical architecture and develop prototypes for future generation depth modules alongside incubator teams

• Oversaw the mechanical design for optical light-field displays across proof of concept and production builds
• Developed both eyepiece full stack assemblies for Magic Leap 2. Responsibilities included the design of high precision assembly fixtures, optical measurement stations, a sub-arcminute deformation sensor, and electrical components as part of the Vision Optics Assembly team
• Maintained collaborative relationships with international suppliers for cost, scheduling, and Design for Manufacturing
• Orchestrated specialized proof of concept builds with high level of autonomy to further inform trade matrices and guide product direction

• Supported the launch of the Magic Leap One by aiding in design and qualification of the vision optics assembly
• Developed fixtures, measurement guidelines, and procedure for the Lightwear vision optics assembly and sub-assembly components using coordinate and optical measurement machines, profilometers, shock tables, and thermal chambers to analyze system failure modes
• Assembled proof of concept builds where I diagnosed root causes of issues and determined corrective actions both at suppliers and production facilities

• Responsible for ensuring optimal operating conditions for pressure regulating and vapor recovery systems
• Performed series of procedural testing of offloading fuel from dock to tanks of diesel, ethanol, and jet fuel

• Core Competencies: Python, SQL, Statistics & Modeling, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Databases, Big Data, and Visualization
• Intensive training in predictive modeling, data engineering, machine learning & A.I.

• An ABET accredited degree focused around the design of mechanical and electrical systems for maritime applications
• Completed 60-day summer training cruise on the 500-foot Training Ship State of Maine vessel from Puerto Rico to Quebec

Placed 8th out of 150 competitors in a Bitcoin Lightning Hackathon

5 week online course studying the Lightning Network

The Continuous Improvement Institute

• Technical: NX, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, JMP, Excel/VBA, Python, Heroku/Dash/Flask, MATLAB
• Core Competencies: Design for Manufacturing, Data Analysis, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Project Management
• Bitcoin Hardware Projects: FOSH SeedSigner 3D-printed case, Umbrel full node, Lightning POS device, refurbished miner