Felipe H.

Experience

• Lead Designer Frugal Studio by Felipe Hernandez · Freelance Jan 2016 – Present 10 yrs 1 mos Milan, Lombardy, Italy Delivered product strategy and development services for hardware-focused companies and
  SMEs across multiple sectors.
  Designed and supported launch of three consumer hardware product lines from concept
  to production handoff.
  Managed 15+ industrial design projects involving 3D CAD, prototyping, and supplier
  coordination.
  Provided UX input and visualization assets to support connected product interfaces and
  digital platforms.
  Collaborated closely with founders and engineering teams on early-stage validation and
  manufacturing readiness.
• Founder & Head of Product Hexagro · Full-time Dec 2016 – Dec 2024 8 yrs Carpi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Lifecycle Management: Led end-to-end development of three connected hardware products (Poty, Clovy, Living
  Farming Tree) and the supporting software ecosystem (B2C App & B2B Dashboard).
  • Product Development: Produced detailed technical documentation and CAD models for modular hardware
  systems, ensuring 100% precision for third-party manufacturing and assembly.
  • Supply Chain & Manufacturing: Established international supply chains and optimized third-party
  manufacturing, reducing costs and ensuring quality consistency for global distribution.
  • Data-Driven Strategy: Defined product roadmaps based on quantitative data insights and qualitative user
  research.
  • Revenue Growth: Achieved €500K+ in revenue through B2B2C channels and secured €1.3M+ in funding via
  strategic partnerships and grants.
• Senior Product Manager (Additive Manufacturing) Poly-Shape Italia · Full-time Jul 2016 – Aug 2017 1 yrs 1 mos Carpi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy High-Performance Delivery: Managed the development of metal components for demanding aerospace and
  motorsport clients, including Ferrari and Thales Alenia.
  • Production Scaling: Led the transition from design prototype to industrial manufacturing, ensuring strict quality
  compliance and production readiness.
  • Operations Setup: Played a key role in establishing a new production facility, overseeing equipment procurement
  and team onboarding.
• Product Design Engineer D-Orbit · Full-time Feb 2015 – May 2017 2 yrs 3 mos Lombardy, Italy R&D & Optimization: Designed mechanical components for space systems, utilizing additive manufacturing to
  optimize performance under strict aerospace constraints.
  Product Development: Developed high-precision mechanical components and technical drawings under strict
  aerospace constraints, utilizing 3D CAD to optimize performance and manufacturability.