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.
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.
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.
Valerie Hau
Senior Software Engineer
I love how the team has created a space where everyone has a seat at the table, can be part of a truly creative, open, and fun environment, and can work towards a wonderfully crazy, noble goal.
Valerie is passionate about blending technological innovation, art, and storytelling to create compelling new experiences. Her journey began at Stanford, where she worked with some of the top computer graphics and AI minds researching novel methods to enhance the creative process. From there, she spent time at Pixar, Google Android, and most recently, Google Geo. She constantly seeks to utilize computer graphics technologies to help people find creative freedom and joy in interacting with the world around them.
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.
Bino Consunji
Lab Technician
The kindness at Humane trickles down from the top.
Bino has over twenty years of experience in CNC programming and machining of prototypes, from one-off parts to light manufacturing builds. He led the machine shop at Cardica Inc., a medical device company focused on minimally invasive surgery and he served as Fabrication Lead at PCH International, prioritizing lab projects and allocating resources.
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.
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.
Evan Fisher
Senior Manager, System Software
Humane is a group of smart, motivated, and compassionate individuals. The culture is one that is collaborative and supportive, and I can tell leadership cares about people just as much as product.
Evan has spent the last ten years as a firmware engineer on consumer electronics projects. As a member of the algorithm development team at Nest, he helped develop the flagship machine learning features for the Nest Learning Thermostat, including Schedule Learning and Auto-Away. Evan holds several patents relating to energy savings, data visualization, and sensor fusion. After Nest, he pursued an opportunity at Casper to develop new technology to improve sleep. Evan's passion lies at the intersection of machine intelligence and human-centric design.
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.
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.
Terence Tsai
Senior Camera Tech Engineer II
I share many of the same values and vision for the future as Humane. I care about building experiences that improve lives. And it's exciting to be able to contribute ideas to the solution rather than just following pre-defined specs or criteria.
Terence is an expert systems engineer who is passionate about technology innovation and problem-solving. He has supported various image processing components, including DSP, SOC, image sensors, and illuminators at Texas Instruments, InterVideo, Omnivision, and Etron. As an application lead for the past 15 years, he has specialized in embedded systems 2D and 3D image sensing performance optimization, camera system integration, and the definition of production test criteria.
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.
Cooper Pellaton
Senior Software Engineer
Absolutely everyone on the team is phenomenal, the level of domain expertise that each person brings is unparalleled, and everyone cares not only about the mission but also about each other. I truly feel valued.
Cooper is deeply interested in problems that bridge domains using high-performance compute. He studied computer science at Georgia Tech where he researched in the Wheeler Laboratory and supported the development of an fMRI processing toolkit. Previously he worked on distributed machine learning training at Video++, billion-scale graph embedding at Alibaba, and, most recently, natural language processing at Memora Health. Cooper is passionate about building the future of computing.
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.
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.
Pam Pauley
Customer Experience Lead
I was looking for a company that set out to do things differently and Humane fit the bill in every way. The chance to work with the smartest, kindest people and to achieve something that's never been done before was an opportunity I couldn't pass up! It's a joy working on a team with such transparency, humility, and positive energy.
Pam stumbled into the tech industry when a start-up decided to take a chance on a newly-graduated history major. With nearly ten years of experience working at large corporations like Salesforce, helping private companies like Roku go public, and now building the next great thing at Humane, Pam has a variety of experience that helps her build great teams and scaleable programs. Pam is passionate about building connected, genuine relationships with teammates and external partners while building processes that help them stay happy and productive.
Richard Ball
Lead Software Beta Engineering Program Manager
I chose to work at Humane because it stands at the intersection of technology and empathy, a space where innovative products are developed with a profound respect for the user's voice. Humane's commitment to integrating human-centered design with cutting-edge technology resonates deeply with my professional ethos and passion for creating devices that aren't just smart, but also have a tangible positive impact on people's lives. The opportunity to lead a team in beta testing products that represent the future of tech—while maintaining the 'humane' aspect—is what drew me to join this trailblazing company.
Richard joins Humane as the Lead Beta Engineering Program Manager, bringing over ten years of industry-leading experience from his pivotal roles at Fitbit, Anova Culinary, and Peloton. At Peloton, he spearheaded the comprehensive beta testing for flagship products such as Tread, Bike+, and Rower. Renowned for his customer-centric approach, Richard has a distinguished record of leading teams and translating customer feedback into significant product improvements. His role at Humane marks the continuation of a career dedicated to pioneering the development of user-focused and innovative tech products.
Ashwarya Rajwardan
Senior RF Engineer
I joined Humane to work with an incredibly talented team building a future where technology allows people to be more present in the moment. I love the energy and enthusiasm here.
Ashwarya is an experienced hardware engineer with a focus on research and the design of wireless systems for consumer electronics. He started his career at Apple on the RF Hardware Design team and spent close to five years developing wireless architecture for the 4G LTE and 5G Sub-6 cellular technologies. Over the years, he has shipped products including the iPhone 12 and 15 series, iPad Air 5th Gen, and iPad Mini 6th Gen. Ashwarya is passionate about building hardware that delights and he is excited to work on the next shift in personal computing at Humane.
Lizzie Baetz
Product Design Engineer
Every single person at Humane has visionary DNA. I am surrounded by teammates who not only are excellent at what they do, but also unfailingly bring broader consideration and care to the Humane product and community.
Lizzie is a product designer with technical soft goods experience spanning industries from apparel and footwear to medical devices, consumer electronics, and beyond. Lizzie comes to Humane from Bilio, a soft goods design and development consultancy where she worked across industrial design, engineering, and material development teams to conceptualize, prototype, and manufacture products that integrate textiles and other soft materials in novel, industry-defining ways.
Soledad Calderon
Senior System Software Engineer
I am passionate about creating solutions and technologies that have the potential to change lives, helping people maintain connection with each other and with nature.
Soledad is always hungry for challenge, finding ways to improve personally and new ways to give to her community. She spent over five years at Apple identifying solutions to optimize power and performance across a variety of products, including iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro. She worked directly with hardware and software teams to achieve the best user experience possible. At Humane, she hopes to make awesome technology with a great user experience, facilitating people's lives while keeping them focused on what matters: natural experiences with the people they love.
Nour Yehia
Software Engineer
I joined Humane because I was drawn to the mission. There are serious challenges and issues with the human-technology relationship, and I was excited to join a team that is working on fixing that relationship!
Nour is a Software Engineer passionate about the intersection of technology and art. He recently graduated from UC San Diego where he studied Computer Science, Cognitive Science, and Design. In college, he participated in research to explore the decision-making process and led the development of a website used by students to receive help from course staff. During this time, he also interned at American Express, Microsoft, and Humane. Nour hopes to contribute as much as possible to the development of a product that changes lives.
Vincent Licata
Compliance Engineering Lead
I wanted a new challenge and the opportunity to work on an amazing technology that will change the world.
Vincent led the Compliance Engineering team at Energous Corporation and was responsible for leading, developing, and achieving new global regulatory compliance approvals for wireless power transfer at a distance. He has participated in several international standards bodies and performed research used to develop standards and international recommendations. Vincent has a strong background in RF/EMC measurements and methodologies; he is passionate about laying the groundwork for global regulatory compliance and solving complex problems in order to obtain regulatory compliance approvals.
Ralph Brunner
Lead Computer Vision Architect
I joined Humane to solve interesting engineering problems that will genuinely benefit end-users and provide them an enjoyable experience. It’s great to be surrounded by talented and smart people . . . it enables swift progress and removes distractions.
Ralph is an industry leader in the fields of computer vision, computer graphics, and machine learning. He spent 18 years at Apple, during which he successfully established and led the Core Image and Core Animation software teams. In that time, he contributed to over 60 patents instrumental in the success of macOS, iOS, and iPhone camera software. After Apple, Ralph co-founded a Computer Vision Machine Learning startup focused on delivering breakthrough imaging and depth-sensing technologies in the B2B space. His passion for photography and computer graphics helped pioneer technology that has changed the way people capture images and interact with their devices.
David Liu
Senior Legal Counsel
I enjoyed working with the Humane team when I was an associate at Wilson Sonsini and really appreciated the things we developed together. Now that I am at Humane full-time, I can truly say this is my home and these people are my family.
David is an engineer-turned-attorney with a passion for novel technologies. He worked on high-performance lithium-ion battery electrode materials as an assistant professor at the New York State College of Ceramics before he started his legal career. As a corporate associate at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati PC, he helped numerous emerging companies with financing and corporate governance. David is committed to leveraging his legal and engineering skills to help technology companies grow.
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.
Campbell Smith
Test Automation Software Engineer
I gravitate towards startups working on exciting new tech, especially those working to create a new genre of products that will change how humans will interact with technology and the world; I love the challenge that comes with it. The best part of Humane is the team's enthusiasm and dedication to creating something awesome.
Campbell has eight years of experience in device quality and SW/FW test automation, primarily focusing on connected handheld and wearable devices. He creates test strategies and automation fixtures that help companies build and release robust software and firmware in order to create the best user experience possible. At Humane, he plans to use his expertise in test automation to accelerate development and help the team gain confidence in the quality of our code to ensure we ship a product that users will love.
Nancy Zheng
Senior Regulatory Project Manager
I joined Humane to grow and learn from great, talented people! Also, building a V0 product for consumers is cool and I wanted to be a part of it!
Nancy has managed compliance programs for hardware with various technologies for a variety of markets and has been in the regulatory compliance field for over ten years. She worked at Square, managing compliance for their POS systems, and at Energous, managing compliance for RF wireless power transfer chargers. She is passionate about bringing Humane products to the market!
Derrick Huhn
Principal Engineer
I enjoy working in an environment where individual and team successes are so inextricably linked to the trajectory of the company. Everyone is tightly aligned on mission and purpose, and the emphasis on collaboration and execution keeps us focused on what matters the most.
Derrick is an experienced software engineer and leader with a passion for building services and applications that empower end users. Derrick spent nearly a decade at Apple working on customer-facing products and infrastructure services, including launching Hybrid Cloud, an internal infrastructure-as-code platform that enables engineers to work effectively across cloud providers. Before his second tour at Apple, Derrick led a multi-disciplinary team of iOS, Android, and backend engineers at Square, helping launch their flagship point-of-sale application in new markets and refining the product for key business categories. Derrick is thrilled to have the opportunity to ship software and products that enhance our experiences with technology, each other, and the world.
Niral Shah
Senior Software Engineer
I grew up when revolutionary products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad were first brought to market. I joined the talented Humane team to help define what comes next, and given my background in software and AI, I am excited about contributing to a product with an AI-driven experience. I love the team's passion, energy, and desire to persist and make things happen!
Niral is an experienced software engineer with a focus on applied ML and platform development. He spent four years at Apple AI/ML working on various products including Apple Watch automatic Hand-Washing Detection, Siri speech recognition, and leading development of an ML experimentation platform used across Apple. Niral received his masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University and completed internships at companies including Apple, Tesla, and Boeing. In his career, he has maintained excitement for the opportunity to work on challenging problems with brilliant teammates, building "magical" experiences powered by cutting-edge AI.