Steven Holmes

Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering

Steven Holmes is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Woddle, a role he has held since April 2023. Woddle focuses on innovative products for parents, including a smart change pad designed to enhance the experience of caring for newborns.1

Professional Background

Holmes has over 20 years of experience in technology and product development. His career includes significant positions such as:

SVP Hardware Engineering at Saildrone Inc. (March 2023 - Present)
Director of Hardware Product Design at Google Nest (January 2021 - May 2023)
Vice President of Innovation and Electrical Systems at Rivian (October 2019 - March 2020)
Chief Product Officer at Willow Pump (January 2019 - October 2019)
Vice President at Intel Corporation (June 2012 - January 2019)

His earlier roles also include leadership positions at Nike, Palm, and Apple, where he contributed to major product innovations and strategies.1

Education

Holmes holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s in Mechanical Design from Stanford University.1

Skills and Expertise

His expertise spans hardware engineering, product design, and innovation management, making him a key player in developing cutting-edge technology solutions across various industries.

Highlights

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Experience

SVP Hardware Engineering at Saildrone Inc, Chief Technology Officer at Woddle, and President at Boosted Reality, LLC (March 2023 - Present)

Director of Hardware Product Design, Google Nest at Google (January 2021 - May 2023), Vice President of Innovation and Electrical Systems at Rivian (October 2019 - March 2020), Chief Product Officer at Willow Pump (January 2019 - October 2019), Vice President at Intel Corporation (June 2012 - January 2019), Product Director at Nike (September 2010 - June 2012), Vice President of Product Design Engineering at Palm (July 2008 - October 2010), Director of Product Design Engineering at Zing (July 2005 - July 2008), Director of Engineering at Flextronics (January 2004 - August 2005), Manager of Product Design at Apple Computer (June 1999 - January 2004), Senior Mechanical Engineer at Intuitive Surgical (August 1996 - June 1999), Senior Mechanical Engineer at Acuson (1993 - 1996)

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley (1984 - 1988), M.S. in Mechanical Design from Stanford University (1988 - 1990), Attended Gunn High School (1980 - 1984)