Jonathan Olesik

Providing end-to-end electronic design services, from prototyping to production, for a diverse range of clients, including government contracts and private sector projects. Specializing in circuit board and complete system development, with expertise in rapid prototyping, supply chain management, and certification compliance. Expertise & Services: Full-Cycle Hardware Development: Schematic design, circuit board layout, and PCB assembly for cutting-edge electronic systems. Prototyping & Market Validation: Rapid development of proof-of-concept prototypes to validate ideas and assess technical feasibility. Supply Chain & Manufacturing: Sourcing components, negotiating with suppliers (local and international, including China), and optimizing manufacturing costs. Production Scaling & Cost Optimization: Developing roadmaps for product scalability, cost reduction, and mass production readiness. Regulatory Compliance & Certification: Navigating certification requirements to ensure products meet industry standards.

Managing two backend software developer teams for the core business (internal clients) with a total 11 developers. Responsible for API development and full stack projects. Reporting directly to the CTO. Lead the adoption of AI tools for the developers, lead the adoption of DORA metrics for improving workflows

*Joined via Bizzabo acquisition of Klik* • Spearheaded R&D team, driving innovative event technology solutions and integrating cuttingedge hardware to enhance customer engagement. • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, ensuring on-time, within-budget project delivery and alignment with organizational strategic goals. • Nurtured team growth and optimized operational processes, leading to improved team efficiency and performance.

Directing the R&D hardware department leading an interdisciplinary team of engineers and technicians to create low cost high volume wearables for the entertainment industry. Notable achievements: Lead the team in redesigning our flagship products to navigate the global component shortage. Played a key role in preparing the carve out acquisition of the Klik business unit including due diligence process.

Understanding customer requirements providing the engineering team feedback on product requirements. Troubleshoot and identify problems with current products and provide failure and trend analysis to management. Redesigned product for smaller form factor from, component selection, layout, testing and engagement with contract manufacturer.

In the field experience working directly with end customers to assist deploying Smart City IoT projects and training reps in our product line and debugging issues.

In-field experience, working directly with end customers (OEMs) to assist in selection of board-level ICs and optimization of complete system designs. Skilled in Embedded Software, EDA, Power Supplies, Microprocessors and Sensors.

Bioastra Technologies Inc. is a multidisciplinary R&D company, whose sole focus is on developing materials applications for “smart” stimuli-responsive polymers. We have extensive experience in micro- and nano-scale synthesis and fabrication of functional polymers and have created smart polymer solutions across a wide range of industries. Responsibilities include: Designing and prototyping control systems for electro active polymers. Designing and constructing apparatus for evaluating and characterization of electro active polymers. Communicating with the clients specifically; presenting progress reports, negotiating success criteria for milestones and preparing milestone update reports. Managing the characterization and engineering team and working closely with the chemists to ensure formulation is evolving toward the desired specifications.

Led the engineering team in the design and development of cutting-edge smart compression garments embedded with sensors for real-time 3D motion capture and feedback. Engineering Leadership: Built and managed a multidisciplinary engineering team, overseeing recruitment, mentorship, and technical direction. Electronics & System Design: Designed the complete electronics system, ensuring seamless integration with software and hardware components. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management: Managed the electronics manufacturing process, supply chain logistics, and external production partners to ensure quality and efficiency. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Served as the primary interface between the design team, software engineers, and external service providers, ensuring smooth coordination across all development phases. Agile Project Management: Applied Agile methodologies to streamline development, optimize workflows, and drive successful project execution.

Mentoring the hackers, focused mostly on technical aspects.

Honorable Mention for the Capstone Project