Dan Mendelsohn

An AR and IoT professional with a passion for education who thrives at the intersection of business and technology.

Dan Mendelsohn is a dedicated professional excelling at the nexus of business and technology, boasting over 6 years of experience in cutting-edge domains like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Augmented Reality (AR).

Beginning his career as an IoT engineer at Axeda, Dan collaborated with corporate partners to craft connectivity solutions for the Axeda platform, gradually transitioning through various roles encompassing engineering, partnership, and strategic planning, culminating in a product management position.

Currently, Dan lends his expertise as a researcher/internal consultant merging Instructional Design and AR, leveraging his blend of engineering prowess and business acumen to address organizational requirements while indulging his enthusiasm for groundbreaking technologies like IoT and AR.

Passionate about the transformative potential of technology, Dan envisions leveraging innovative solutions to bridge societal gaps and enhance learning opportunities, striving to mitigate the adverse impacts of technology while unlocking new possibilities for individuals across different socioeconomic strata.

Dan's academic background includes a Master's in Business Administration from Union Graduate College and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Union College.

He has held various pivotal roles at PTC, currently serving as the Principal Design Strategist, and previously contributing as the Digital Transformation Design Specialist, Product Manager/Lead Project Engineer, Senior Academic Software Development Engineer, Developer Engagement Engineer, and Lead Software Integration Engineer.

Prior to his tenure at PTC, Dan gained valuable experiences through roles such as Connectivity Engineer at Axeda Corporation (now part of ThingWorx™, a PTC Business), Project Management Intern at BullEx Digital Safety, Research intern at Orchid Technologies Engineering and Consulting, Inc., and IT Intern at Framingham Public Schools Tech Department.

Dan's academic journey also showcased his innovation and commitment, evidenced through projects like the development of a Pedagogical Tool for Usability Science during his senior thesis at Union College.