Joe Moak

Joe Moak is the Founder and Chief Engineer at Maestro PD, a product design engineering firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, which specializes in delivering premium quality hardware products to market. He established Maestro PD in February 2016, focusing on experience-driven design engineering methodologies that cater to clients aiming for high-quality production outcomes.1

Professional Background

Before founding Maestro PD, Moak held several significant positions in various companies:

• Sr. Product Architect at Meta (October 2019 - Present): He has been involved in developing new technologies and product architectures for Meta's roadmap products.
• Co-Founder & SVP of Product at Joy (February 2016 - August 2017): Here, he led hardware design and engineering efforts, successfully bringing a high-quality product to market.
• Director of Engineering at Seismic (January 2017 - July 2017): In this role, he managed internal engineering teams and recruited leaders for engineering and product management.
• Chief Engineer at Matter™ (August 2015 - January 2016): He built and led the design engineering discipline at this consultancy.
• Sr. Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering at Sonos, Inc. (April 2014 - July 2015): Moak was responsible for leading teams to design electronic products.

Earlier in his career, he also worked at Apple, where he was instrumental in the product design of several key devices, including the iMac and Mac Mini.12

Educational Background

Joe Moak holds a degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, which has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles applicable to his career in hardware product design.1

Personal Insights

Moak emphasizes the importance of creating products that are not only functional but also sustainable and capable of lasting through multiple generations. His approach reflects a commitment to responsible use of resources and enhancing customer experiences through innovative design.1