Ron Khormaei
About
Ron Khormaei is from 美国 华盛顿州 温哥华. Ron works in the following industries: "Computers and Electronics Manufacturing". Ron is currently School of EECS Faculty at Oregon State University, located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. Ron also works as Founder; CEO at STEELPORT Knife Co., a job Ron has held since Nov 2019. In Ron's previous role as a Vice President Of Engineering at Accel Robotics, Ron worked in San Diego, California, United States until Sep 2021. Prior to joining Accel Robotics, Ron was a Adjunct Associate Professor at Portland State University and held the position of Adjunct Associate Professor at Portland, Oregon Area. Prior to that, Ron was a COO at OPULUS Beauty Labs, based in Greater Seattle Area from Aug 2017 to May 2020. Ron started working as CEO; CoFounder at FINEX Cast Iron Cookware Co. in Portland, Oregon Area in Mar 2013. From Feb 2018 to Feb 2019, Ron was VP of Engineering at SawStop, based in Portland, Oregon Area. Prior to that, Ron was a VP of Engineering at Ossia Inc. from May 2015 to Dec 2016. Ron started working as R&D VP, Manager - Consultant at Clarisonic in Greater Seattle Area in Jun 2011.
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Ron Khormaei's current jobs
As Director of Industry Partnerships in EECS, work with companies to leverage the university's unique resources in research and hiring.
STEELPORT Knife Co. is reintroducing American-forged carbon steel cutlery. A small team dedicated to producing the finest trusted kitchen knives available is integrating decades of comprehensive experience to create the finest culinary tools. Every STEELPORT knife is manufactured and sharpened by hand in Portland, Oregon.
Ron Khormaei's past jobs
Led an Engineering team of 55 AI/SW/HW technical staff to take Accel Robotic’s technology platform to the next phase of commercialization and to integrate the technology into company’s long-term roadmap. Achieved prototype and public launch of stores to demonstrate the range of capabilities leading to closing Series B funding. Accel Robotics enables checkout-free shopping experiences across existing and emerging store formats. AR's camera-based AI system allows any shopper to enter a store, pick the items they want, then walk out, receiving a receipt via text or app notification. The end result is a better, more convenient, shopping experience that improves existing stores while enabling new stores where people live, work, travel, and play.
Part time adjunct faculty at Engineering & Technology Management Department which as part of Engineering College is focused on Graduate-level (MS and PhD) for students with technical bachelor degrees. Teaching classes and Research in Strategic Planning, SW Technology Management, External Technology Search and Technology Scouting, and New Product Development. (www.etm.pdx.edu)
Opulus Beauty Labs, the first system introduced by REA, is an innovative system delivering freshly activated beauty treatments on demand. Started as an advisor before moving to COO role in August 2018. Responsible for the technical and planning aspects of this startup from initial rounds of funds through development and public announcement of the first system.
FINEX Cast Iron Cookware Co. is a small team of Portland-based perfectionists dedicated to bringing heirloom quality cast iron cookware back to America. FINEX is instantly recognizable by its modern geometric designs, stone-polished cooking surfaces and ergonomic spring handles that stay cool on hot burners. We believe every skillet tells a story filled with memories of meals infused with flavors, laughter and conversations. FINEX joined Lodge family in 2019 bringing our modern heirloom cookware back to the home of the original cast iron heirloom with 123 years of history. FINEXusa.com
SawStop is the world leader in power tool safety technology. This local company has been able to successfully revolutionalize a long-established industry through technology innovation. Since 2005, SawStop’s safety technology has saved thousands of users from what would have been devastating, life-changing table saw injuries. Founded and continued to be headquartered in Oregon, in 2017 SawStop was purchased by TTS Tooltechnic Systems, a 2,500-employee family-owned private company. (SawStop.com) SawStop Engineering is tasked with looking to expand the application of its technology into a variety of new power tools and continual attention to the high-quality delivery of premium products.
Structuring, staffing and managing the growing engineering team and development processes. Ossia is a leader in wireless power by safely delivering remote, targeted energy to devices as far away as 30 feet. Built on Ossia's patented smart antenna technology, Cota automatically keeps multiple devices charged without any user intervention, enabling an efficient and truly wire-free, powered-up world, that is always on and always connected. •Successfully delivered the first commercial form-factor product and winning the Innovation Award at CES2016. •Organized NPI process, built the technical team, led full internal and external developments. •Represented the company to investors, customers and business partners.
Providing technology management consulting for L'Oréal Device Center, focused on consumer electronics products in Beauty and medical fields. •Transitioned innovative products to development teams and ultimate introduction to market place. •Established new research, managed Applied Research group, and identified alternate supply chains. •Filled in VP of Advanced Research role during the 9 month transitions in 2014. •Supported CEO in the manager of R&D role during the successful Clarisonic acquisition.
Managing all aspects of the business with P&L responsibility. Lensbaby is a specialty camera lens developer and manufacturer that combines a family of lenses with a bellows or ball and socket mechanism for use in special-effect photography. • Established new structures including toll-gate development process, technology planning, US Rep network, and supply chain management. • Increased YOY revenue by over 30% and net profit by over 80%.