Dylan Hong

Interested in developing and sharing innovative technology.
Human Factors Engineering major with a minor in Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies.
Specialized in consumer technology, AR/VR, media/marketing strategy, and video production.

About Me

  • Name: Dylan Hong
  • Location: Phoenix, AZ
  • Phone: (609) 672-4779
  • Email: dylanhong97@gmail.com

Value Proposition

* Pursues Opportunities: When I first started at the company PTC, I was initially asked to do some small-scale development work. Over the last 4+ years, I've transitioned roles and teams multiple times. With each transition, I began managing more complex and important work streams. Recently, we just launched our flagship project Digital Performance Management (DPM). I, alongside a small team of designers, built DPM to help identify and understand inefficiencies in a customer’s manufacturing process. Prior to this project, I knew very little about takt times, OEE measurements, or routing, but I dove into the space quickly. While at PTC, I have always searched for ways to better contribute to the company’s success. I went from working on K-12 AR/VR education projects to designing and building a brand new digital thread solution.

* Self-Motivated: Because of my interest in developing and sharing innovative technology, 1.5 years ago I launched a consumer technology YouTube channel that has accumulated over 1 Million views. Self-taught in cinematography, video production, and media editing. This channel has allowed me to experience and share technology such as 3D printers, virtual reality systems, new ridable technologies, and more.

* Communicates: While on paper, I feel that my various technology-based projects have been exciting, a large reason for their success is the way I have been able to communicate them. Using my talents with video production and writing, I am able to document my projects in ways that allow them to be easily understood. This makes my work very easily sharable and consumable. I’ve often used this skill for the companies I’ve worked with to showcase their products more effectively.

Versatility Focused

I am passionate about developing, understanding, and sharing new technology. Excited to go through all parts product development projects. I have experience in project management, brainstorming, prototyping, usability testing, technology building, and documentation. Ask me to code behind a desk, weld inside a machine shop, or present in front of a crowd, I'm ready to push any project to its full potential.

  • Human Centered Design
  • Consumer Technology
  • Product Design (UI/UX)
  • Usability Testing
  • Project Management
  • Video Production
  • Rapid Prototyping (Hardware & Software)
  • C++, Javascript, Web Programming, Java

My Latest Project

Resume

Education

  • 2015-2019

    Tufts University

    School of Engineering

    Major: B.S. Human Factors Engineering (Cum laude)
    Minor: Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies

    Leadership board for Tufts Climbing Team

  • 2012-2015

    Phoenix Country Day School

    Paradise Valley, AZ

    Activities: FIRST Robotics President, Soccer, Lacrosse

    Featured in local publication for Mind-Reading Research Project "Dylan Hong Takes On The Impossible"

Experience

  • 2022-Present

    Sr. Product Strategist

    PTC, Phoenix/Remote

    Project management, validation activities, and UX design. Run high-priority research sprints on a variety of technology, industry, and design topics. Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product management, and development to solve complex problems. Facilitate scoping sessions, design sprints, and documentation for complex research topics.

  • 2019-2022

    Sr. Product Designer

    PTC, Boston/Remote

    Design, accelerate, and validate new digital solutions. Focused on design thinking through a user-centered workflow. Create solutions that are impactful, scalable, and feasible through design sprints, rapid prototyping, usability testing, and finalized UX/UI designs. I co-designed PTC's Digital Performance Management application. Launched in 2021, $10+ Million in sales.

  • 2017-2019

    Augmented Reality Engineer

    PTC, Boston

    Develop augmented reality experiences using JS and Vuforia Studio. Intern lead for Boston Public Schools project. Designed and built a mixed-reality configuration for viewing VR experiences from a 3rd person view for increased efficiency in usability testing and development.

  • Summer 2016

    Marketing/Media Intern

    Matlen Silver Group, Jersey City

    Produced and directed internal advertising video content. Conducted and set groundwork for external marketing social media campaigns. Used platforms such as CareerBuilder and Dice to conduct IT staffing calls. Lead internal hiring initiative to increase full time employees.

  • 2015-2017

    Student Communications Board

    Tufts University, Boston

    Produced, managed, and directed marketing projects aimed at potential students. Conducted interviews with administrators and professors. Published articles in JUMBO Magazine, the Tufts admissions magazine. Our work has lead to the 12% raise in early decision applications and a 6% increase in applications.

  • 2013-2015

    Robotics Teacher

    PCDS Summer Programs, Phoenix

    Developed curriculum for Lego Robotics and Boe-Bots. Taught fundamental skills in programing for ages 6-12. Featured in PBS interview for promoting STEM education

Skills

Video

90%
FCPX, After Effects, Motion

UI Design

90%
Figma, Sketch, Illustrator

Programming

75%




C++, Javascript, Java, HTML, MongoDB

CAD Design

65%




Inventor, AutoCAD, 3DSMax

Usability Testing

80%




Remote/In-Person Testing, CITI Certified

Prototyping

85%






3D Printing, Arduino, Metal/Wood Working

Portfolio

Dylan Hong