
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.​
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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.
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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!​
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I am also available to teach toy engineering classes, lead workshops in person or remotely, and provide expert witness services.