
Ariel Shostak - Toy Engineer

I have over 15 years of product development experience as a mechanical engineer and project manager for a variety of products for all ages, from babies to adults, including:
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Toys
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Retail toys sold in big box stores and specialty stores
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Promotions, including McDonald's Happy Meal Toys
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Baby toys and gear
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Licensed collectibles for adult collectors
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Consumer electronics
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Bluetooth and Power accessories for cell phones at a large established company
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STEM related toys and products developed by startups and independent inventors
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Additionally, I have training and experience in Design Thinking/ Human-Centered Design, including design research and user experience testing.
Check out my LinkedIn profile for more details on my professional credentials and experiences, and check out my portfolio for examples of products I've worked on.
I also have a passion for STEM/STEAM [Science Technology, Engineering, (Art), Math] education and fun learning experiences! Please reach out with any outreach opportunities to mentor the next generation!
I am also available to teach toy engineering classes, lead workshops in person or remotely, and provide expert witness services.