Mike Ahrens

Mike Ahrens is a Senior Product Design Engineer at Apple, currently based in San Jose, California. He has a strong background in hardware engineering and product design, having held various significant roles in the tech industry prior to his position at Apple.

Professional Background

• Previous Roles:
  • Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Carbon Health, where he managed product verticals focused on medical-grade devices and consumer wearables, overseeing a full-stack team and achieving FDA compliance for new products.1
  • Device Technical Lead for Google Clips, where he contributed to the development of the world's first machine intelligent camera, managing interdisciplinary teams throughout its lifecycle from concept to market.1
  • Director of Device Engineering at Basis (an Intel company), where he led a team that designed and shipped multiple wearable devices.1

Education and Skills

Mike Ahrens possesses extensive expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly in the context of wearable technology. His skills encompass new product introduction (NPI) processes, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional team management.

Interests

Outside of his professional work, Mike engages in design projects related to toolboxes and bike servicing, showcasing his passion for practical design applications.3

For more detailed insights into his career trajectory and professional connections, you can view his LinkedIn profile under the username mikeahrensdesign.12