Ron Fernandez

Engineering Director at GE Appliances, a Haier company

Ron Fernandez is a seasoned product design and UX expert with a wealth of experience managing and leading teams. Having spent nine years at Apple in various senior design roles, he has contributed to accelerating business growth and launching successful products throughout his career. Ron's experience ranges from e-readers, handheld devices, and IoT to SaaS, data presentation, and mobile applications. He is recognized for his exceptional talent for creating engaging and successful consumer and enterprise product experiences. Ron's education includes a degree in History from Stanford University and a background in chemistry, and he studied at Aargauische Kantonschule in Aarau, Switzerland. Ron has held various leadership positions, including Head of Design at Parsable, Senior Design Director at Samsung IoT R&D, and Vice President of Design at Handle, Inc., showcasing his ability to lead organizations and drive positive results. He is passionate about product design and development, and his professional experiences have shaped his product design and development sensibilities.

Experience

Engineering Director - Operations and Design at GE Appliances, a Haier company since October 2021

Hispanic Forum (ERG) Leader, Engineering Program Senior Manager, Senior Design Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, Lead Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Design Engineer, Edison Engineering Development Program at GE Appliances; Co-Op at Beckman Coulter

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from University of Louisville (2011 - 2014); Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from University of Florida (2005 - 2009)