Name variants:
Stephen Zilber
Last updated Jun 14, 2024
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Workplace
Senior User Experience Researcher
Solon, OH
Industry
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Nonclassifiable Establishments, Mfg Complex Electronic Instruments and Systems, Mfg Elec Measuring Instr Mfg Process Cntrl Instr, Other Electronic Component Mfg
Colleagues
Work History
Senior User Experience Researcher
28775 Aurora Rd, Cleveland, OH 44139
Hired to create a formal UX function, to ensure new products delight our customers. Working on all aspects of UX, from primary research to design. Products include electronic test & measurem...
Jun 2017 — Dec 2019
Principal
Helping companies find new product opportunities, define the new products that best meet customer needs, and ensure that customers are delighted when using the new products. Focused on Medic...
Jan 2012 — Jun 2017
Senior Engineer R and D
5960 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
In charge of Human Factors & Usability, leader on custom sub-assembly design & sourcing, including Industrial Design. Promoter of best practices for Creativity, Innovation & New Product Deve...
Feb 1, 2003 — Nov 1, 2011
Management Consultant
Introduced a more-targeted marketing strategy, and advised on changes to client's website, improving its usability while better describing the unique advantages of their products.
Jan 1, 2002 — Nov 1, 2002
Management Consultant
14725 Detroit Ave SUITE 210, Lakewood, OH 44107
Consultant & Analyst, performed primary & secondary research of markets, competitors, and technologies, developed recommendations. Efforts for a major client led to over $500M from technolog...
Jul 1, 1996 — Aug 1, 1998
Engineering and Lighting Consultant
Invented low-voltage lighting system with fail-safe circuitry for runway & taxiway signs, which slashed operating cost by 50% while improving illumination. Designed proprietary bulbs for use...
Dec 1994 — Oct 1995
Principal
Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Consultant.
Invented a dawn simulator to reset circadian rhythms.
Invented overhead slide dispenser system, patents 5,198,846 & 5,365,289.
Designed architectu...
Sep 1, 1990 — Nov 1, 1994
Product Development Manager and Strategic Planner
Placed by a McKinsey & Co. Director to turn around this start-up; 1st full-time person with business experience. Conceived 1st product, Clarity, a permanent anti-smudge lens coating - create...
Oct 1987 — Aug 1990
Senior Engineer - Contractor
Developed the world's 1st accurate (0.1° C) infrared thermometer, from concept to production, on-time & under-budget. Used for crop & turf irrigation scheduling.
Aug 1986 — Aug 1987
Leader, New Market Development - Consultant
Rescued company by leading new market thrust into aerospace LCD displays. Product line grew to account for over 50% of sales.
Oct 1, 1985 — Jul 1, 1986
Electronics Engineer
6035 Parkland Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44124
Electronics design and Human Factors. Designed environmental control systems and cockpit controls for general and military aircraft, from Beech King Air to Super Cobra and front-line fighters.
Mar 1984 — Oct 1985
Education
2000 — 2002
1998 — 2000
1978 — 1982
from 1978
Occupations
Scientist
Researcher
Leader
Professor
School Principal
Survey Researcher
Managers
School Administrator
Educational Manager
Skills
Medical Devices
Product Development
Product Launch
R&D
Fda
Business Strategy
Human Factors
Marketing Strategy
Product Design
Usability
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Start Ups
Strategy
Competitive Intelligence
Task Analysis
Technical Presentations
Research and Development
New Product Ideation
Launch of New Products
Innovation
Heuristic Analysis
Iso 14971
Paper Prototyping
Entrepreneurship
Consulting
Public Speaking
Management
U.s. Food and Drug Administration
Strategic Planning
Commercialization
Leadership
Project Management
Risk Management
Contextual Inquiry
Fda Regulatory Compliance of Medical Devices