Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this acquisition will benefit our clients and experts.

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Expert Details

Bicycle and Electric Bicycle Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Testing and Procurement

ID: 731224 California, USA

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Expert has devoted his entire career to product and manufacturing engineering and engineering management in the bicycle industry. He has held engineering management positions with the Schwinn Bicycle Company, Huffy Bicycles, Brunswick Bicycles and Pacific Cycles.

For the past 18 years, he has focused on the electric bicycle, working directly for multiple organizations within the electrical biking industry.

He has extensive experience in the investigation and defense of product liability lawsuits involving bicycles, and has testified in twelve jury trials and countless depositions.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1985 Degree: Master of Engineering Management Subject: Engineering management Institution: Northwestern University
Year: 1973 Degree: Bachelor of Science Subject: Mechanical Engineering Institution: Marquette University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2012 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: President Department:
Responsibilities:
Technical consulting in the bicycle industry for both conventional and electric bicycles.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2006 to 2011 Employer: Ultra Motor Ltd Title: Vice President, Technology Development Department:
Responsibilities:
Establish and manage product R&D Center in Taipei, Taiwan. Lead development of electric bicycles and electric bicycle propulsion systems (motor, controller, battery, battery management system, controls and interface, etc.).
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2005 to 2006 Employer: American Electric Cycles & Fitness Title: Co-founder and Chief Engineer Department:
Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of product development, product sourcing, testing, customer service, and related leadership fields.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2003 to 2005 Employer: WaveCrest Laboratories Title: Vice President, Product Development Department:
Responsibilities:
Manage the engineering, development and procurement of electric bicycles utilizing motors and controllers developed by WaveCrest Laboratories.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1997 to 2003 Employer: EV Global Motors Title: Vice President, New Product Development Department:
Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to Lee Iacocca, manage the engineering, development and procurement of electric bicycles.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1996 to 1997 Employer: Pacific Cycles Title: Vice President, Product Development Department:
Responsibilities:
Direct the product management activities, engineering and procurement of conventional bicycles.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1994 to 1996 Employer: Brunswick Bicycles Title: Vice President, Engineering, Research and Development Department:
Responsibilities:
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1990 to 1994 Employer: Huffy Bicycles Title: Manager, New Product Development Department:
Responsibilities:
Manage the new bicycle product development function.

International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: 2007 to 2012 Country / Region: Asia & India Summary: Expert in the product development process for light electric propulsion systems. That position required frequent travel to China, Japan, Thailand, and other Asian companies working with customers and suppliers.
Years: 2007 to 2012 Country / Region: Russia & Europe Summary: At a previous job he was required to travel to Russia and Europe. Subsequently relocated to London. As a senior executive, Expert participated at various management meetings at those locations. He has also worked in Berlin.
Years: 2005 to 2007 Country / Region: India Summary: Expert served as a technical consultant for supporting product development and manufacturing operations at New Delhi.
Years: 2005 to 2007 Country / Region: China Summary: Expert was primarily responsible for new product development, manufacturing and quality control for electric bikes sourced in China for distribution in the United States.
Years: 1973 to 2005 Country / Region: Asia, Europe, Australia Summary: Expert held product development and sourcing responsibilities at a number of companies.

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
Expert has extensive experience in the investigation and defense of product liability lawsuits involving bicycles, and has testified in twelve jury trials and countless depositions. He has worked closely with insurance companies and defense counsel providing accident reconstruction, company historical information and engineering expertise and trial testimony as an Expert Witness.
Vendor Selection
Expert has extensive expertise in identifying and qualifying potential suppliers, negotiating supply agreements, developing and delivering product specifications and Request for Quotation (RFQ) primarily in Asia (Taiwan, China, Japan and Thailand).
Marketing Experience
Expert has been a bicycle industry professional since 1973. He has worked with some of the best know suppliers and distributors in the industry wide. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, India and Asia involved in industry-related activities. He is well know and respected within the bike industry.

Fields of Expertise

bicycle engineering, engineering management, engineering project management, safety engineering, consumer safety, expert testimony, courtroom testimony, testimony, legal litigation support, expert witness, safety, forensics, failure analysis

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