Kim Porter

Kim Porter has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Kim is currently the Director of Mechanical Engineering at MiTek Electronics & Communications, a position they have held since 2022. Prior to this, Kim founded HatchOne, Inc. in 1999 and led the company as Founder/Director, overseeing numerous product development programs for various clients. From 2019 to 2021, they served as the Director of Engineering at Lora DiCarlo, a startup focused on designing micro-robots for the health and wellness industry. Kim also worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Biamp Systems from 2010 to 2019, where they played a key role in the successful design and development of the Biamp Tesira product line. Additionally, they held the position of Director at Ziba Design from 1990 to 1999, where they directed various high-value programs for FedEx, contributing to the enhancement of their brand experience. Prior to that, Kim worked at Nike as an Advanced Product Engineer from 1988 to 1990, and at ILC Dover as a Mechanical Engineer and Project Engineer from 1986 to 1988, where they were involved in designing concepts for the next generation Shuttle Space Suit gloves and managing biomechanical studies.

Kim Porter has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences with an emphasis on Biomedical Engineering from Iowa State University. Kim also attended Stanford University for a Managerial Excellence Program, although specific details about the degree are not provided.