Akshiv Bansal
Senior Device Infrastructure Software Engineer
I was drawn to a company that not only states its values, but embodies them. The people at Humane choose do their best work and to create trust, tell truth, and embrace joy everyday. The scope of the challenge is immense, and this is the group to tackle it. The team is incredible.
Coming from UBC with a degree in Engineering Physics, Akshiv has worked on a variety of engineering problems. In the past, he has focused on robotics, from healthcare to automated assembly. At Humane, Akshiv is a device infrastructure software engineer, working at the intersection of hardware and software. He has a passion for building tools that make the people around him better at what they do.
Garrett Olinger
Product Designer
I genuinely align with the desire to improve the human experience through technology. Humane aims to do that while putting us back in touch with the world around us. Plus, the people are rad.
Garrett is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in product and brand, both for small stage startups and global corporations. He started his career in New York, designing for various brands in studio, then publishing at Penguin. He spent more than a decade in Silicon Valley designing system-oriented experiences for Facebook, Instagram, Apple and recently Coinbase. Garrett strives to help create products that bring joy and delight through thoughtful technology.
Jay Shah
Senior RF Engineer
I was drawn to Humane's goal to design products that the market has never seen.
Jay Shah is a Senior RF design engineer who has more than 12 years of industry experience. He has past experience working with Qualcomm, Amazon, and Apple on challenging products including Fire TV stick, Alexa speaker, iPhone 14, iPad, and HomePod, gaining knowledge in multiple fields of RF system design. At Humane, he is excited by the adventure of contributing at such an early stage of the program, with the chance to navigate extreme challenges and to work on solutions with some of the best and brightest minds across the industry.
Bilgehan Avser
Manager, Technology Development
When the opportunity to be part of the next shift in computing technology presented itself, I knew I couldn't pass on it. I love the energy and the collective enthusiasm around building something truly audacious.
Bilgehan is an experienced hardware engineer with over ten years of hands-on experience in the research and design of wireless systems. Prior to joining Humane, he spent the last seven years at Apple, leading the antenna design on multiple iPhone projects. Bilgehan holds a PhD in electrical engineering from University of California San Diego and is the inventor of more than 30 patents in multiple wireless technologies.
Manan Mehta
Senior Firmware Engineer
At Humane, I have the opportunity to influence what technology should look like while working with some of the most passionate, intelligent, and humble people I have met. Humane has created a unique culture to promote innovation and assembled an incredible team of people that are willing to challenge the status quo.
Manan is a passionate software engineer with a soft spot for microcontrollers, RTOSs, and hardware. He started his career eight years ago on the factory floor, writing code for programmable logic controllers. Because of his love for machines and robots, he soon started building embedded systems for robotic applications. For the last four years, Manan has helped build three generations of the embedded software stack of Argo AI's Autonomous Car. Recently, he was the software tech lead for Argo AI's in-house custom sensor.
George McLean
Lead Physicist
From day one it was clear I'd found the opportunity to work with a team of brilliant innovators brimming with audacity, infectious enthusiasm, and obsessive attention to detail. I like that what we're doing sometimes feels indistinguishable from magic.
George is an engineering physicist with broad experience and strong intuition in electromagnetic and electro-optical systems. His expertise spans optics, imaging sensors, microelectronic design, thin-film fabrication, electrochemistry, neural stimulation, and wearable devices. He thrives on challenging multidisciplinary problems and enjoys navigating them with a combination of mathematical modeling and hands-on experimentation and measurement. His passion is to understand and elucidate what is possible to build and help build things that improve lives.
George Kedenburg III
Lead Product Designer
I joined Humane to make cool stuff with great people!
George is a digital product designer from Facebook/Instagram, where he spent seven and a half years helping bring Facebook Live and Watch Parties to the world. Most recently, George was Design Lead for Creation at Instagram, working on the Instagram camera, effects platform, and various creative tools and systems for Stories/Reels. George began his career in advertising and web design before transitioning deeper into product design. His passion lies in prototyping experiences and bringing ideas to life, guided by a deep care for design craft and quality. George is excited to be at Humane, helping make technology feel exciting and magical again.
Collin Cornwell
New Media Community Engagement Manager
I knew Humane was the perfect place for me to help build what comes next in technology. I was drawn to the people and energy driving their passion. Humane is truly sculpting the future.
Collin has a background in audio engineering and gaming in the new media space. His career began at a post production house called Plush NYC. He moved on to Casey Neistat's studio at 368 Broadway and then his own consultancy, working with Electronic Arts, Xtrfy, and Stream Elements. Collin hopes to create pathways for capturing, consuming, and sharing new media.
Aileen Quach
Community Coordinator
I chose to work at Humane because of the company values: I was drawn to the emphasis on truth, trust, and joy.
Aileen intrinsically understands people. As Community Coordinator, she brings her superhuman ability to create memorable, positive experiences to her colleagues at Humane. Aileen is a 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry. Over the last decade, she has worked in the high stakes fine dining world. She's crafted and overseen bar programs in multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, trained and managed a highly skilled team of bartenders—she even made President Obama a martini. She epitomizes hard work with a smile, and her bottom line is ensuring everyone is happy.
Bill Shope
Chief Financial Officer
Humane is harnessing the growing power of AI to reimagine personal technology. Most importantly, the company is doing this in a way that amplifies human attention, interaction, and presence. I’m thrilled to be a part of this mission and a part of this team.
For over two decades, Bill’s career has centered on the intersection of technology and finance. For eighteen years he was one of Wall Street’s leading analysts covering Apple and the broader computer industry. After serving as a managing director at Goldman Sachs, Bill began his entrepreneurial journey as a CEO and founder in the wholesale e-commerce sector. Upon introduction to Humane, Bill realized that joining the team was a unique opportunity to leverage both his passion for technology and his finance skillset.
Adam Binsz
Head of Device Experiences and Platform
It’s rare to find a team so incredibly talented that cares just as much about creating a healthy, supportive, and fun work environment. I knew from my earliest conversations with the team that I had to join Humane.
Adam comes to Humane from Apple, where he began his career creating innovative technologies, including Face ID, and bringing new experiences to Messages. With an eye for detail and a passion for developing intuitive user interfaces, he created the onboarding experience for Face ID on iPhone and iPad. On the Messages team, Adam developed new functionality to empower iPad users in the first version of iPadOS. He is interested in how technology can reduce barriers to communication and shipped a feature for friends to effortlessly and securely share their name and photo over iMessage. While attending Clemson University, Adam worked at a startup, building a communication app for first responders. He cares deeply about creating technologies that blend into the world around us and bring humans closer together.
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.
Angela Rowe
Talent Programs Partner
This is the first time in my career I've felt connected to and seen by my team. It's a great feeling to be able to bring my full self to work every day because it enables me to do my best work.
Angela is a creative problem solver who is passionate about amplifying underrepresented talent. She has a background in digital media and African American studies and has won several scholarships and grants for production of art exhibitions and their impact on young people of color in New York City. Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion calls her to continue to lead community initiatives and build internal and external talent programs. At Humane, Angela is able to bridge all her passions as a Talent Programs Partner.
Kevin Alderfer
Senior Software Engineer II
From the very first day I met the people working at Humane, I was reminded why I decided to get into the field of creating new technology, and that is to help improve the daily lives of as many people as I could. The best way to do that is with a team motivated by those same ideals, and that is exactly what I found at Humane.
Kevin spent ten years at Apple before joining Humane. He worked on almost every layer of the device software stack from Secure ROMs to bootloaders to kernel drivers and userspace daemons. His transition into the security world started with helping design, implement, and co-author patents for protecting boot variables for Apple's T2 based Macs. From there he joined the M1 Mac project in its infancy, where he helped architect, design, and implement the secure boot infrastructure, bringing iPhone class security to the Mac for the first time, while maintaining an open system for configurable boot modes. Alongside his secure boot responsibilities, he was also the lead bringup engineer for two of the very first Apple Silicon Macs to ever ship; the Developer Transition Kit (DTK), based on Apple’s A12Z SOC, and the M1 Mac Mini. These experiences helped ignite his passion for developing user-friendly secure systems that can protect users' privacy without sacrificing usability.
Jordan Loché
Wellness Specialist
The opportunity to create and contribute to something meaningful and impactful at Humane is invaluable. The interview process was conversational and comfortable, and that allowed me to get to know my colleagues and get a sense of the community and culture at Humane. I felt appreciated before I even I started working, and that will stick with me forever.
Jordan Loché has an educational background in kinesiology and exercise physiology. She has spent most of her career as a health and wellness professional, contributing to organizations including Stanford and Chevron. At her core, she values people and is focused on making a positive impact on the wellbeing of others. She believes knowing how to take care of our health and wellbeing and having the resources to do so is a right, not a privilege. Jordan uses her passion, experience, and skills to ensure that those around her feel supported and empowered to take care of themselves.
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.
Kyle Mueller
Enterprise Engineering Manager
The culture is unlike anywhere I have worked previously; every day is an exciting new challenge. I love walking in the door every morning and feeling the excitement and energy from my colleagues.
Kyle was the second IT hire at Postmates, where he scaled the team and its capabilities. He has helped other companies build IT capabilities, both as an employee and a consultant. Kyle joined Humane because of the opportunity to start again, to build from scratch, with a new perspective. He takes pride in building tools that serve all members of an organization.
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!
Sahar Ibrahim
Health and Wellness Lead
I could not think of a better name that would represent it all: Humane. This is not just a name, but a culture, a value that is embedded in the core of this company and carried throughout.
Sahar is known and appreciated for her ability to transmit optimistic energy. She grew up knowing she was capable of making an impact. It was at UCSD where her fascination with the human body and its potential flourished and she earned her BS degree in Neuroscience and Physiology with Honors. She then worked at a molecular diagnostics company, Hologic Inc., where she contributed to developing the Parvov/HAV assay used on multiple blood screening platforms. Shortly afterwards, she started her PA program and after three intensive years of didactic studies and clinical rotations, she received a master's in Physician Assistant Studies and a master's in Public Health. She aspires to initiate change after studying medicine and the social and behavioral aspects of public health: change that is necessary, change that will serve humanity.
Andie Adragna
Chief of Staff
I share Humane's beliefs on how people should be treated and cared for at work. When I read the mission I knew this was a special place. We all believe in the opportunity to change the interaction between humans and technology.
In her 20-year career, Andie has been the heartbeat of successful organizations. Over her seven and a half years at Apple, Andie worked as Executive Assistant to the VP of Software Program Engineering while managing the admin team, supporting an 800-person organization that shipped iOS and macOS software. She led daily operations, built the processes, programs, and tools to enable teams to function more efficiently. Andie loves tackling challenges at scale—she was responsible for coordinating and planning corporate events, both off-site and in-house. She is passionate about helping teams succeed.
James Beck
Senior Material Program Manager
I found Humane's philosophy and vision to be a compelling alternative to the direction towards which most tech is heading.
James is an experienced operations professional who has spent over a decade in high-tech manufacturing. He is energized by finding novel ways to optimize operations using data-driven techniques. James previously spent time at Apple working on CapEx, Sustaining Operations, Capacity Planning, and Operations Research roles, serving as a program manager as well as building analytical tools used across all of Apple’s product lines.
Kelvin Kam
Manager, ME Global Supply Chain
Everyone shares the vision and passion to build products that will change us and make people's lives more "humane by design." Working at Humane is engaging, full of surprises, and I never stop learning.
Kelvin has over twenty years of diverse experience in automotive, consumer electronics, and accessories. He has had increasing responsibility in manufacturing, managing global ODM/JDM outsourcing, and mechanical commodities including metal, plastic, leathers, packaging, and supply chain management. He has taken the lead at Fitbit and Belkin in defining their global mechanical sourcing strategy and re-engineered their planning and inventory management processes. Kelvin is passionate about building challenging products and efficiently managing supply chain complexities.
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.
Vincent Lin
Lead RF Factory Test Engineer
I was attracted to Humane by the talent already on board and by the Ai Pin, which is quite different from the consumer products I have worked on for the past decade.
Vincent Lin works in wireless technology test development focused on high volume manufacturing test solutions. He has 15 years of test engineering experience in industries from test and measurement instruments to consumer electronics, including iPad, iPhone, Google Glass, and Pixel devices. He helps establish wireless testing capabilities to meet and exceed industry standards for Humane's operations and manufacturing organization.
Terry Simons
Device Infrastructure Software Manager
The draw of joining Humane was as much about the stellar cast of bright minds as it was about wanting to have an opportunity to do something truly revolutionary.
Terry loves to break technology. He spent the early part of his Silicon Valley career at Apple testing Wi-Fi on the Macintosh. He then joined Nest Labs in 2013, where he was responsible for testing connectivity for the Nest Thermostat. He led efforts testing the interconnected alarm protocol for the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector before heading over to Noon Home, where he built factory tooling and led device-centric test efforts to bring the Noon Lighting System to market. Terry joins Humane after the unprecedented launch of Google's Fuchsia operating system to the Nest Home Hub. Terry is a passionate advocate for the user experience and prefers "minimum loveable product" over "minimum viable product."
Rubén Caballero
Technical Advisor
When Bethany and Imran told me what they are building at Humane, I knew that I had to be a part of it. Their vision for Humane is ambitious. They are building the future, which is exactly the type of work that excites me.
Rubén was a vice president of engineering at Apple and one of the founding leaders of the iPhone hardware team, later expanding his role to include iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Macintosh and all other hardware products. He founded the Wireless Design and Technology team at Apple, where he ultimately led a team of over 1,000 engineers in 26 countries at the forefront of wireless technology—from development to validation, certification, and launch. He also became the product leader for Apple TV and the last generation of Airport devices, leading multiple engineering organizations. Over his 14 years at Apple, and through his work on breakthrough hardware products like the iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and Apple Watch, Rubén helped to bring innovative network-connected devices to the masses.
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.
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.
Kaustubh Shinde
Manager, Wireless Systems Engineering
The values of truth, trust, and joy resonate with me deeply on both personal and professional levels. I love working with my peers. Everyone is treated with utmost respect and things are handled with equal parts compassion and pragmatism.
Kaustubh has lead the wireless systems performance for the first consumer robot developed by Amazon Lab126, Amazon Astro. He has also worked on Amazon Echo 3rd and 4th generation smart home speakers ensuring optimal wireless performance on both these products. Kaustubh is passionate about using technology to better the quality of life for all human beings on the planet and is constantly in search of avenues to do so.
Birte Mahyera
Senior Legal Counsel
Building technology that allows us to focus more on each other and our surroundings excites me every day!
Birte is an internationally experienced attorney who found her passion helping guide product innovation, commercialization, and growth. She has worked in Germany, Brazil, Switzerland, and the United States advising startups to Fortune 100 companies on complex commercial transactions, intellectual property asset management, and highly contentious dispute matters. Birte embraces curiosity and is motivated by developing creative, forward-looking solutions.