Alex Wrigley
Senior Talent Engagement Manager
The people at Humane really set it apart from other places. I feel lucky to work alongside truly talented individuals who are incredibly good at what they do and are also extremely humble and kind.
Alex is a staffing leader who comes to Humane with a strong background in building teams and developing recruiting programs at startups and top-tier organizations. Alex started her career at Apple working across iPod, iPhone, iTunes, iCloud, iOS, and more. After almost five years at Apple, she entered the startup world as a Software Recruiter for the startup Rockmelt, with the ambitious mission to reinvent the web browser. When Rockmelt was acquired by Yahoo!, Alex returned to Apple. She quickly realized she missed the fast-paced startup environment and decided to join Nest to help build and scale their Nestling Internship Program. At Nest, she managed various teams before becoming the Head of Staffing, which she continued when Nest fully integrated into Google. At Google, Alex was the Staffing Lead for Nest, Pixel, and Wearables. Humane was a natural fit, as Alex is passionate about attracting and retaining top talent at companies with strong values and ambitious goals.
Sam Gordon
Senior System Integrator
I joined Humane to help build a future where people can be more present with one another and less absorbed by their computing devices. The talented and supportive engineering team I met along the way made the decision an easy one.
Sam is a seasoned hardware engineer and technical lead who loves building intuitive experiences that will delight customers. He started his career at JPL, building hardware and firmware for software-defined radios, radar, and GPS for spaceflight applications. He dove into consumer electronics with roles at Leap Motion, Nest, and Google Wearables where he developed a passion for building technology that is there for you when you need it, but fades into the background when you don't.
Kristina Giacalone
Lead System Hardware Engineering Program Manager
It was clear in early conversations that the team shared my values, and I am constantly blown away by our achievements. I have the opportunity to grow and am not siloed into one discipline. I learn every day and I am totally empowered to make decisions.
Kristina has spent her career working on consumer electronics in roles on operations and engineering teams. She began in the health-wearables category, working on multiple fitness tracking devices and accessories at Fitbit and supported the iPhone Product Design team at Apple for two phone programs. With a background in Studio Art, she brings a unique perspective to the team and drives results with her holistic problem-solving skills. She has a passion for product development and delivering high-quality products that have a positive impact on lives.
Torbjorn Vik
Senior Software Engineer II
I joined Humane for the mission: I think there are serious challenges and issues with the relationship between humans and technology; I wanted to be part of a team that is working on fixing that!
Torbjorn starts with the big picture to figure out how he can best contribute to a project. He enjoys building and creating: it could be code, a photograph, a shovel, or a hammer. He challenges himself to build things that are both functional and beautiful ("And yes, code can be beautiful," he says). Torbjorn has been writing code for over 30 years. He first began programming via realtime 3D graphics and visualization. This led him to a job in the oil industry, where he spent 15 years building software for scientists ("Think AutoCAD for geologists," he explains.). Most recently, he worked for Amazon Music, building a multi-turn conversational agent for music recommendations ("Alexa, help me find music."). Torbjorn hopes his work at Humane can help the next generation have a healthier relationship with technology ("And," he notes, "lasers are pretty cool, too.").
Mark Harris
Senior Device Software Test Engineer
Everyone at Humane seriously cares about building something whole and complete, not just a minimum viable product.
Mark previously worked at Google Nest, where he worked on multiple Nest thermostats, smoke alarms, and cameras in roles ranging from customer support to product safety and software quality. Mark is passionate about protecting customers from bad experiences. Whether in business processes, design decisions, or software quality. Mark carefully considers how each decision might affect customers and partners and aims to prove that companies can have a soul.
Vasu Mannar
Senior Software Engineer
I chose to join Humane because of their mission to help humans interact with the world in a more natural way. I feel like Humane is perfectly positioned to introduce a completely new type of device that will help make this a reality and I’m excited to see how users will interact with it. My favorite thing about the company has been the people I’ve met! They come from such a diversity of backgrounds and they’re all so passionate about our mission.
Vasu is a software engineer working at the intersection of hardware, software, and Machine Learning. She enjoys working on products end-to-end, from understanding user needs to translating those needs into scalable solutions. Vasu started her career working on programmable hardware as a design engineer at Intel. She then became interested in AI and worked at Alphabet for four years, building software for a variety of products from medical devices at Verily to supporting Speech and Natural Language Processing for Google Assistant. At Humane, she is passionate about leveraging technology to drive the development of products that users find meaningful.
Ilgu Cha
Lead Industrial Designer
It feels exciting to work with the best team, to dream together, and change the world for the better.
Ilgu has over ten years of experience in industrial design. After graduating from the Royal College of Art in London, he worked at various companies, from startups to design agencies. Before Humane, Ilgu worked at Molekule, designing air purifiers from concept to manufacturing on all product lines, as well as packaging and retail store design. He also worked at Fuseproject with various international brands such as L’Oreal, Kodak, Movado, and Samsung. In the early stages of his career, Ilgu was the sole designer on the mechanical engineering team at LG electronics, developing mobile user experiences. Ilgu is passionate about the hands-on design process to build new user experiences.
Quinn Liem
Head of Global Supply Chain
It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to work on technology that will disrupt our daily lives in a positive way, and to do this with a team that treats you like family is beyond amazing.
Quinn is a supply chain leader with over 20 years of experience developing and leading long-term sourcing strategies in start-ups and top-tier companies. In his most recent roles, he has successfully ramped the supply chain of small start-up companies that went public and were later acquired. He holds his bachelor’s degree in economics from Ohio State University and is passionate about building and working on new, innovative technologies that will change the world.
Lilynaz Hashemi
Software Engineering Manager II
This team is so dedicated and intelligent while maintaining such an awesome culture: I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am truly excited every day I come to work because I get to build some really cool technology while also working with great people.
Lilynaz has a background in biopsychology and neuroscience, with extensive experience working with children with disabilities and analyzing how people interact with their environments. As a key leader on the Messages software engineering team at Apple, Lilynaz developed cutting-edge technology that facilitated daily communication for over half a billion people. Lilynaz's eye for creativity appears in her work in advancing human interactions. She produced features such as iMessage stickers, Tapbacks, and the ability to share your identity with new people in a secure manner. Lilynaz's innate desire to facilitate positive change in people's lives contributes to her passion for authentic and positive interactions between people and the world around us.
Zach Stanziano
Factory Test Engineer
I was excited to join such an incredibly talented and focused team that had a vision and mission that aligns with my personal beliefs about the integration between humans and technology. The work here is so exciting and boundary pushing, it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement.
Zach comes to Humane from Pax Labs, where he began his career developing new technologies in the cannabis hardware space. As an electrical engineer on the Pax hardware team, Zach helped to develop and ship four hardware devices—Pax Mini, Pax Plus, Pax Era Life, and Pax Era Pro—while working on countless research and development projects. As an undergrad at Northeastern University, Zach worked at Bose, Pax Labs, and Second Order Effects, building a background in embedded systems and consumer electronics. He is committed to delivering high-quality products and meaningful user experiences with a focus on environmental sustainability and responsibility.
Jackie Frechette
In Memoriam - November 30, 1983 — May 21, 2024
The company mission drew me and made me curious to learn more. As I got to know the team, I found a culture that was exactly what I was looking for. Every individual is valued and the team is aligned on building technology that will change the world.
Jackie has an extensive background in hardware-focused program management. During her 13 years at Apple, she built a program management organization supporting the iPhone Product Design team and Interconnect Design team, supporting various products across Apple. She directly contributed to developing and successfully launching iPhone 4 and 17 subsequent iPhone models and bringing up the first-ever OLED display panel in an iPhone. Beyond iPhone, Jackie also drove major company-wide initiatives, one of which was to develop a web-based build matrix tool that has since been implemented across all product teams at Apple. Jackie is passionate about building and growing teams focused on high-quality product development.
Vikas Kasireddy
Systems Power Engineer
Humane, at its core, challenges the fundamentals of personalized computing. While other companies chase percentage improvements on their product spec sheets, Humane offers a glimpse into the future where the human factor steps into the spotlight.
Vikas is an electrical engineer focused on wireless power transfer and the overall power story of Humane products. His wireless power journey began in the electric vehicle domain and gradually shifted towards mass adopted consumer electronics. He previously worked on Apple's wireless power products and led the implementation of wireless charging for the Whoop fitness band. He developed a strong outcome-focused approach to engineering from working in at several startups and strives to provide a best-in-class charging experience for the best-in-class Humane product!
Jason Waddle
Lead Software Engineer
An exhilaration comes from doing something so innovative and ambitious. The enthusiasm at Humane is infectious.
Jason is a security software engineer with interests in cryptography and privacy. He has a creative approach to problem solving, with 18 years of experience on information security teams at companies known for their innovation, including Google, Square, Facebook, and Twitter. He is determined to help Humane realize its vision of an Intelligence Age while prioritizing human well-being.
Joshua Dickens
Product Designer
I was excited by the company values, the unbelievable talent at Humane, and the opportunity to build technology that makes us feel more connected to the real world and to each other. I've been blown away by the scale of the design and engineering problems the company is tackling, and I'm already learning so much from folks across software and hardware disciplines.
Josh spent over 15 years at Apple and Instagram, designing products such as Find My Friends, iCloud Photos, Instagram Stories, and more. He is passionate about technology that helps people unlock their creativity and deepens their connections to the ones they love.
Alissa Smith
Senior System Software Engineer
Humane is rare in that it prioritizes people on multiple levels: in the way it strives to reshape the technological landscape and positively impact customers’ lives, in the way it engages with the local community, and in the way it treats its employees. My favorite thing about Humane so far is the community I’ve already found here; how so many incredible people with diverse backgrounds and skills can unite around a common goal for good.
Alissa is a system software engineer with a passion for challenging and multidisciplinary problems, especially in the wireless communication domain. She recently worked at Apple writing real time critical control algorithms for a 5G/4G/multimode cellular SoC. Alissa began her career as a hardware engineer, then worked across multiple layers of the stack, from desktop applications down to firmware for small embedded MCUs. At Humane, she is excited to collaborate across domains to truly impact lives.
Alex Chow
Senior Software Engineer II
I am fascinated by the opportunities that artificial intelligence offers to revolutionize the way we interact with technology and the world around us. When I learned about Humane's mission to turn ambitious ideas into reality, I knew this was an opportunity I could not resist. I love the energy at Humane and the collective team spirit that's driving us toward a shared objective.
Alex is a software engineer who has always enjoyed exploring new technologies and taking on projects that span across different industries. He started his career doing transistor-level circuit design at Sun Microsystems, and has since worked on enterprise FPGAs at Intel and secure end-to-end data transport for medical devices at Verily Life Sciences. Alex is excited about leveraging his background to solve complex problems that deliver user experiences that are honest, authentic, and humane.
Megha Gupta
Senior Device Software Test Engineer
At Humane, I discovered a culture that was exactly what I was looking for—a place where every individual is valued, and the team is united in building technology that will change the world.
Megha Gupta is an experienced Software Test Engineer with a strong background in all phases of the Software Development and Test Life Cycle. With a diverse background and extensive expertise, she has made significant contributions to various companies, including Fitbit (acquired by Google), Qualcomm, Apple, and ST Microelectronics. Her expertise also extends to Bluetooth/BTCoex testing, Wear OS testing, firmware testing, accessibility testing, and out of box experience testing. Megha effectively manages testing projects from inception to completion, possessing comprehensive knowledge of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, test planning, test execution, and defect management. Additionally, she demonstrates expertise in generating, reviewing, and managing internal operations development plans encompassing testing and process improvements. Megha's passion for ensuring the quality and reliability of software throughout its development process aligns perfectly with the goal of providing a smooth customer experience.
Christina Gregory
Design Talent Recruiter
My favorite parts of working at Humane are the supportive team and the insane skills and experience they all possess!
Christina is an experienced design recruiter. She has worked with some of the most gifted and lauded creative teams in advertising, branding, fashion, art, and entertainment, including TBWA\Chiat\Day LA, Partners & Spade (Mythology), and the Human Interface design team at Apple. She forms deep connections and relationships with creatives ad her eyes are always open for new and extraordinary ideas and executions.
Joe Edd
Lead Talent Engagement Partner
The excitement surrounding employee growth is unlike anything I've experienced. As the company grows, people are celebrated through promotions, shoutouts, and praise. Milestones are also fun to share with the Humane community!
Joe is a seasoned technical recruiter who comes to Humane with a strong background in recruiting for Google Pixel and Nest. After three years of teaching ESL in Korea, Georgia, and Taiwan, Joe transitioned to technical software recruiting for financial organizations. He then joined Nest to lead Hardware Recruiting and recruiting for Nest Services. After the Google-Nest integration, Joe drove all Hardware hiring for the Nest and Pixel organizations. Joe is passionate about building world-class hardware teams and making the world a better place through technology.
Aaron Oro
Product Design Engineering Manager
Humane’s design team pushes the boundaries of what is technically possible and finds joy in crafting every product detail and interaction to perfection.
Aaron is a product designer who is passionate about fusing never-before-seen technologies and customer-first products. Aaron graduated from Stanford University and spent time working on products like the Pebble Time smartwatch and Microsoft Surface tablet. During his five years at Apple, he worked on part and module design for three generations of iPhones. Aaron also led technology architecture, design, and integration of iPhone’s MagSafe interface and ecosystem. He is excited about building new hardware from the ground up with brilliant coworkers at Humane.
Michael Huang
Factory Test Engineer Lead
This is the opportunity to be part of something disruptively good.
Michael is a seasoned factory test engineer who helped ramp some of the world’s most beloved consumer products. In his five years at Apple, he worked on some of the most interesting and complex iPhone and iPad supply chains. Before Apple, Michael was at NVIDIA, working on Jetson and SHIELD products as a Lead Product Engineer. He is passionate about bringing hardware that brings joy to mass production.
Evan Hirsch
Senior System Integrator
I was looking for a new opportunity that would help me expand my skills and learn new things. Humane checked all of the boxes and greatly exceeds my expectations. The company cares so much about the wellbeing of its employees.
After two internships at Nest and graduating from Cal Poly, Evan spent the first years of his career at Nest, where he worked on a wide range of consumer products. At Nest, he worked on the Nest Secure security system, supporting both the Nest Guard and Nest Detect into mass production. He then spent over two years on the Google Wearables team, where he worked on future devices that push the limits of what can fit into a small form factor. Evan has a passion for building devices that can delight and positively affect their users’ lives.
Alisha Taneja
Manager, EM Global Supply Chain
The people and the culture drew me to Humane; I get to work with brilliant individuals with whom I get along. I learn every day and have a ton of fun doing it.
Alisha has spent the last ten years developing best-in-class hardware at the top supply chain companies in the world. From working on the Camry at Toyota to supporting interconnect technologies for iPhone at Apple, she has brought up the supply chain for products that have directly impacted millions of people around the globe. Alisha is most passionate about deep-diving various supply chain nodes to solve complex problems that enable product supply while simultaneously keeping costs at bay and profitability high. Alisha is excited to combine her passion for supply chain with her love for delivering revolutionary hardware at Humane.
Jeff Spurgat
Senior Manager of System Software
This is a great opportunity to have an impact on a potentially industry-changing technology. The culture at Humane is built on valuing and respecting everyone.
Jeff has over 25 years of experience in hardware and software engineering development and management, focused on mobile and wireless computing products. He was involved in developing first-generation products, most recently working on the Surface Duo, Microsoft’s first Android dual-screen smartphone. He was a key technical lead and managed the team developing the first Windows Mobile smartphones at Motorola and led a team developing first-generation RFID-based smart sensor IoT solutions at ON Semiconductor. Jeff was also a co-founder at two Chicago startups and is passionate about using his hardware and software skills to create innovative products and customer experiences.
Colleen Gomez
Financial Planning and Analysis Lead
I’ve never felt so valued and motivated to do my best work; the culture at Humane is really special.
Colleen is a finance professional with over a decade of experience bringing products to market. She scaled Tesla’s accounting operations following the Model S launch, was part of the team at Dolby Laboratories that developed and launched the company’s first headphones, and supported the company’s largest direct-to-consumer enterprise, Dolby Cinema. Colleen is passionate about all things numbers, and is most energized when she has the opportunity to collaborate across teams to drive a shared vision to financial success.
Karmit Dandona
Device Infrastructure Software Engineer
I chose to work at Humane because the talent and raw passion in everyone I met excited me. I've really enjoyed getting to know people here, talking to them about their past experiences and what they do now. Everyone's so nice and the company makes it clear how much they care about people through actions, not just words.
Karmit is a software engineer who previously worked at Tesla, where he was involved with the bringup of new audio architecture across several new vehicle refreshes. He contributed to a significant project that involved building out a hardware test platform for evaluating audio at various cross-functional layers used for both chip bringup and in monthly software releases that brought new features to the masses. During this time, he developed tools and processes with an emphasis on metrics and scalability to ensure a high bar of product quality and considerably reduced risk. Karmit is passionate about the ways that technology can improve our lives, and he enjoys building things that just work.
Brian Huppi
Lead Hardware Architect
People. People. People. Humane has the best, most supportive work environment of any place I've worked.
Brian is a seasoned hardware engineer. He led sensing technologies during his 12 years at Apple, where he co-invented multi-touch alongside Imran and led input hardware technologies that spanned from Apple’s first optical mouse to 3D Touch on iPhone. Brian followed his passions of creating industry-defining hardware alongside Tony Fadell at Nest where he helped create the world’s first learning thermostat that used machine learning to observe human behavior to automatically adjust for comfort, energy use, and cost.
Myles Stremick
Senior Firmware Engineer
My favorite thing about working at Humane is working with brilliant people on building systems that will allow us to build products as fast as we can imagine them.
Myles comes to Humane from Apple, where he helped develop multitouch firmware for ProMotion on iPhone. Previously, he worked at Alarm.com developing firmware for their home automation products. He combines a carefree attitude with a drive for perfection to create products that inspire wonder and joy. Myles likes to make things that make people happy and improve their lives.
Gary Schultz
Lead Industrial Designer
I'm continually inspired and motivated to do my best for the sole purpose of delivering a great product. Everyone's voice matters. I believe the result will be a product that encapsulates the experiences and values of a wide range of people.
Gary is a creative and detail-obsessed designer with over 20 years of experience crafting Apple, Pixar, and IDEO products. During his 12 years in the Apple Industrial Design group, he helped ship over 50 products, including the Apple Watch Links Bracelet, iPad Pro, iMac, and MacBook. At Pixar Animation Studios, Gary designed industrial objects, sets, and vehicles for the feature films Cars, Toy Story 2, Ratatouille, and more. Most recently, as Vice President of Industrial Design at the Chicago-based startup, Cooler Screens, he led the design effort of a new, innovative retail experience currently rolling out to stores across the country. Gary is passionate about designing and developing beloved, timeless technological products which elevate the human experience.
Parker Uphoff
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
I am constantly learning new ways to push the bounds of what was previously known. Also, everyone is willing to pick up a shovel and help where needed!
Parker entered the manufacturing sector as a quality engineer in the automotive industry. In recent years, he has applied analytics tools and statistics to develop new manufacturing assembly equipment for consumer electronics. He joined Humane to work alongside a truly talented team on complex and innovative technology that challenges his manufacturing skillset.