Nick Robert
Design Producer
I chose to work at Humane because of their commitment to their values. It's motivating to be a part of a company that genuinely strives to protect work-life balance.
Nick has a background in entertainment production, working on feature films and television shows. For the past six years, he led creative teams for numerous films at Pixar Animation Studios. Nick strives to inspire his teams and create positive and caring environments.
Jacklynne Wong
Senior Accountant
Humane’s values and mission inspired my decision to join the company. I’m excited to be a part of a team that is changing the way we think about technology. I love the genuine connections I share with the people at Humane. The passion people have for what they do here is electrifying.
Jacklynne understands that accounting is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. It involves intuition, a passion for minute details, and a mastery of the inner workings of a company. As an experienced accountant, she has a love for creating finance processes, no matter the scale. She started her career working at Tanium, a large cybersecurity management company. She moved on to the media distribution company and record label, EMPIRE, where she played a key role in the company's ERP implementation and financial policy design, managing various financial close processes.
Sai Kambampati
Software Engineer
I wanted to work for a company with a strong emphasis on building positive technology that benefits humanity. Humane has high caliber talent working on moonshot technologies while prioritizing people, values, and the mission.
Sai is a software engineer with a meticulous eye for design and user experience. From a young age, he has cultivated his aptitude for combining technology and liberal arts, which has taken him to dynamic workplaces from Disney to Apple. His work at Humane derives from his passion for building revolutionary technology for the betterment of humanity and bringing about a better human experience through design, code, and joy.
Jordan Loché
Wellness Specialist
The opportunity to create and contribute to something meaningful and impactful at Humane is invaluable. The interview process was conversational and comfortable, and that allowed me to get to know my colleagues and get a sense of the community and culture at Humane. I felt appreciated before I even I started working, and that will stick with me forever.
Jordan Loché has an educational background in kinesiology and exercise physiology. She has spent most of her career as a health and wellness professional, contributing to organizations including Stanford and Chevron. At her core, she values people and is focused on making a positive impact on the wellbeing of others. She believes knowing how to take care of our health and wellbeing and having the resources to do so is a right, not a privilege. Jordan uses her passion, experience, and skills to ensure that those around her feel supported and empowered to take care of themselves.
George Kedenburg III
Lead Product Designer
I joined Humane to make cool stuff with great people!
George is a digital product designer from Facebook/Instagram, where he spent seven and a half years helping bring Facebook Live and Watch Parties to the world. Most recently, George was Design Lead for Creation at Instagram, working on the Instagram camera, effects platform, and various creative tools and systems for Stories/Reels. George began his career in advertising and web design before transitioning deeper into product design. His passion lies in prototyping experiences and bringing ideas to life, guided by a deep care for design craft and quality. George is excited to be at Humane, helping make technology feel exciting and magical again.
Miguel Christophy
Vice President of Hardware
Bethany and Imran have spent a lot of time building a family at Humane, not just a product or service, and you can feel that energy in the office. Plus, we get to design and build cool stuff that matters every day . . . who doesn't love building cool stuff?
Miguel is an experienced product designer and engineer. At Apple, he led the mechanical architecture for multiple generations of iPhone, continuously pushing the limits on design, engineering, and precision manufacturing techniques. He spent years inventing and developing breakthrough technologies for the iPhone, including 3D Touch and full-screen OLED displays. Miguel then started a full-service hardware design and development studio focused on early-stage startups. He led the engineering efforts on a broad range of consumer products, from mobile electronics to autonomous transportation. He is passionate about building high-quality and impactful product experiences.
Birte Mahyera
Senior Legal Counsel
Building technology that allows us to focus more on each other and our surroundings excites me every day!
Birte is an internationally experienced attorney who found her passion helping guide product innovation, commercialization, and growth. She has worked in Germany, Brazil, Switzerland, and the United States advising startups to Fortune 100 companies on complex commercial transactions, intellectual property asset management, and highly contentious dispute matters. Birte embraces curiosity and is motivated by developing creative, forward-looking solutions.
Sahar Ibrahim
Health and Wellness Lead
I could not think of a better name that would represent it all: Humane. This is not just a name, but a culture, a value that is embedded in the core of this company and carried throughout.
Sahar is known and appreciated for her ability to transmit optimistic energy. She grew up knowing she was capable of making an impact. It was at UCSD where her fascination with the human body and its potential flourished and she earned her BS degree in Neuroscience and Physiology with Honors. She then worked at a molecular diagnostics company, Hologic Inc., where she contributed to developing the Parvov/HAV assay used on multiple blood screening platforms. Shortly afterwards, she started her PA program and after three intensive years of didactic studies and clinical rotations, she received a master's in Physician Assistant Studies and a master's in Public Health. She aspires to initiate change after studying medicine and the social and behavioral aspects of public health: change that is necessary, change that will serve humanity.
Joe Edd
Lead Talent Engagement Partner
The excitement surrounding employee growth is unlike anything I've experienced. As the company grows, people are celebrated through promotions, shoutouts, and praise. Milestones are also fun to share with the Humane community!
Joe is a seasoned technical recruiter who comes to Humane with a strong background in recruiting for Google Pixel and Nest. After three years of teaching ESL in Korea, Georgia, and Taiwan, Joe transitioned to technical software recruiting for financial organizations. He then joined Nest to lead Hardware Recruiting and recruiting for Nest Services. After the Google-Nest integration, Joe drove all Hardware hiring for the Nest and Pixel organizations. Joe is passionate about building world-class hardware teams and making the world a better place through technology.
Paulina Duran Miranda
Senior Device Software Test Engineer II
I chose to work at Humane because I knew it was a company making magic happen. Their philosophy regarding how tech should help us navigate the world is a breath of fresh air in a scene that has thrived at the expense of users for too long. The enthusiasm and drive is unparalleled and contagious! Not only are my colleagues excited about the work they are doing, but they are always willing to share their knowledge and offer support to deliver a revolutionary product.
Paulina is a device test engineer driven by intense curiosity about how things come together—and how to make them come apart. A decade of working with technologies that help people connect has helped her understand interactions across layers of the software stack. She has been part of testing endeavors for components such as the modem and kernel for Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets, the camera for Microsoft Windows phones, and audio for Meta Portal devices. She champions inclusion and diversity on her teams and she is passionate about interacting with users, learning about them to better understand how new products can improve and integrate with their lives.
Joshua Dickens
Product Designer
I was excited by the company values, the unbelievable talent at Humane, and the opportunity to build technology that makes us feel more connected to the real world and to each other. I've been blown away by the scale of the design and engineering problems the company is tackling, and I'm already learning so much from folks across software and hardware disciplines.
Josh spent over 15 years at Apple and Instagram, designing products such as Find My Friends, iCloud Photos, Instagram Stories, and more. He is passionate about technology that helps people unlock their creativity and deepens their connections to the ones they love.
Nikhil Tyagi
Software Engineering Lead
I was drawn to Humane by the appeal of working on AI-powered hardware. I've enjoyed my work with open, approachable colleagues. The execution is fast-paced but still so humane.
Nikhil is a seasoned leader in the connectivity space with a focus on building teams and problem solving. He has helped deliver impactful, hyper-growth consumer products, including the first WiFi/BT combo chipsets at Broadcom, the first commercial EV success at Tesla, the first homegrown M1 processor based Mac at Apple, and the first smart glasses at Meta. Nikhil is passionate about making technology simple and accessible.
David Liu
Senior Legal Counsel
I enjoyed working with the Humane team when I was an associate at Wilson Sonsini and really appreciated the things we developed together. Now that I am at Humane full-time, I can truly say this is my home and these people are my family.
David is an engineer-turned-attorney with a passion for novel technologies. He worked on high-performance lithium-ion battery electrode materials as an assistant professor at the New York State College of Ceramics before he started his legal career. As a corporate associate at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati PC, he helped numerous emerging companies with financing and corporate governance. David is committed to leveraging his legal and engineering skills to help technology companies grow.
Abhijit Murthy
Senior Software Engineer II
Building great devices involves unique skills and technologies, which presents learning opportunities that I wouldn't get elsewhere. The team genuinely helps every member thrive outside of their comfort zone.
Abhijit is a systems software engineer with a passion for consumer electronics. He comes to Humane from Amazon, where he spent six years working on Alexa products such as the Echo, Echo Spot, and the Amazon Tap. He led efforts in computer vision, audio, security, and touch, working on drivers and frameworks, which enabled rich user experiences. Before that, Abhijit studied at Georgia Tech with a concentration in Systems and Networking. He is deeply interested in developing products that can augment and improve our lives and relationships with those around us.
Ameen Al-Khafaji
Senior Computer Vision Engineer
While loving the vision is super important, trusting the team to execute is critical, and the density of talent is stellar. Everyone has been welcoming, helpful, and down-to-earth.
Ameen is an enthusiastic futurist now focused on contributing to all things AI. He has spent years at Ford contributing to the semi-autonomous program, yielding a number of patents in autonomy and electrification, after which he pivoted to fitness and healthcare products at Samsung and Peloton, where he was instrumental in developing and shipping AI/CV components for the Peloton Guide. He is always looking for new ways to use AI to expand our capabilities, joy, and understanding.
Juan Pinzón
Senior Software Engineering Manager, Web
Humane is full of thoughtful and empathetic people who believe that we can make computing better for humans, all while having fun in a balanced environment.
Juan is an engineer who firmly believes in the transformative power of design and is deeply passionate about harnessing technology for positive change. Originally from Colombia, Juan journeyed to Silicon Valley to fulfill his dream of creating innovative products. With 18 years of experience, he has honed his expertise at both Apple and two startups.
During his tenure at Apple, Juan played a pivotal role in building various web applications for iCloud.com, where he led the Javascript frameworks team and orchestrated the transition of iCloud UI from iOS6 to iOS7. In his second stint at Apple, Juan was instrumental in shaping what is now known as Apple Business/School Essentials.
In the startup world, Juan contributed to building cloud infrastructure and web applications for an Internet of Things company. Now, he's excited to continue creating innovative web experiences.
Melissa Potter
Manager of System Software Programs
At Humane, I'm on the ground floor of a new piece of technology and learning its capabilities along the way.
Melissa joins Humane as a senior engineering program manager, bringing nearly a decade of background in tech working in various software disciplines. She looks forward to bringing her experience launching six consumer products and close to a dozen sustaining software updates to Humane’s first-generation space. She is excited about the challenge of working on new hardware that has the chance to disrupt the distraction of our smartphones.
Christopher Berry
Senior Web Engineer II
I believe in Humane's mission to make computers more human and lift our heads up from our screens. I was drawn in by the intimate size of the team in addition to the goal of helping solve new and challenging problems in innovative ways.
Christopher is a veteran web engineer energized by solving problems with a user-centric mindset. He has over 20 years of experience building experiences on the web, from marketing products and hardware to popular applications like Flickr, Dropbox, and Slack. He is passionate about making smooth, responsive, and delightful experiences for web technology users. His goal at Humane is to create a web experience that complements the innovation of the hardware, allowing users to have a seamless experience.
Danny Max
Senior Talent Engagement Partner, Software
The opportunity to change the world alongside engineers and designers responsible for the most successful consumer technologies was a total no-brainer. Everything we do at Humane is driven by thoughtful intention, and everyone has a voice.
Danny is a passionate storyteller and team builder who specializes in attracting and engaging world-class talent. As a former journalist and television news anchor, Danny spent years giving a voice to the voiceless. He contributed to Emmy award winning news coverage of a massive wildfire in Ventura County, California in 2017, followed by the mudslides that devastated Santa Barbara in early 2018. Danny has also worked along California’s Central Coast to help bring awareness to the community’s student homeless crisis and to promote local animal rescue organizations. He is thrilled to be a part of the next shift between humans and computing.
Lilynaz Hashemi
Software Engineering Manager II
This team is so dedicated and intelligent while maintaining such an awesome culture: I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am truly excited every day I come to work because I get to build some really cool technology while also working with great people.
Lilynaz has a background in biopsychology and neuroscience, with extensive experience working with children with disabilities and analyzing how people interact with their environments. As a key leader on the Messages software engineering team at Apple, Lilynaz developed cutting-edge technology that facilitated daily communication for over half a billion people. Lilynaz's eye for creativity appears in her work in advancing human interactions. She produced features such as iMessage stickers, Tapbacks, and the ability to share your identity with new people in a secure manner. Lilynaz's innate desire to facilitate positive change in people's lives contributes to her passion for authentic and positive interactions between people and the world around us.
DJ Fotsch
Senior Factory Test Engineer
I was drawn to Humane by the culture of openness and the general excitement everyone has for their roles.
DJ works with the Humane hardware team to design stations that test the functionality of various components. He was previously at Apple for six years and worked on a broad range of products—his first project was Gen 1 AirPods, followed by Mac and iPhone—working with the antenna design team to ensure proper performance across technologies. He is passionate about finding unique solutions to ensure that the end user's device will live up to their expectations. At Humane, he hopes to learn, challenge himself, and contribute to the company's overall success.
Nour Yehia
Software Engineer
I joined Humane because I was drawn to the mission. There are serious challenges and issues with the human-technology relationship, and I was excited to join a team that is working on fixing that relationship!
Nour is a Software Engineer passionate about the intersection of technology and art. He recently graduated from UC San Diego where he studied Computer Science, Cognitive Science, and Design. In college, he participated in research to explore the decision-making process and led the development of a website used by students to receive help from course staff. During this time, he also interned at American Express, Microsoft, and Humane. Nour hopes to contribute as much as possible to the development of a product that changes lives.
Mark Bowers
Lead Global Supply Chain Manager
I knew something special was happening when first-rate talent continued flocking to Humane. It was an easy decision once I discovered the culture Humane leadership has cultivated. The teamwork is incredible. Everyone is firing on all cylinders towards a common goal and we persevere through every challenge with relentless energy.
Prior to joining Humane, Mark spent most of his career in semiconductor sales. Within six years, he advanced from a Field Sales Representative covering San Francisco startups to managing a sales team overseeing top-tier accounts including Amazon, Google, and Fitbit. His extensive network in consumer electronics and experience navigating unprecedented semiconductor shortages positioned Mark to embark on a new chapter of supply chain management with Humane. Mark is thrilled to combine his strong commercial awareness and passion for forefront technologies to help pioneer products that will positively impact humanity.
Dara Feder
Head of Development and Growth
At Humane, ideas are percolating all the time in a positive environment.
Dara has spent over 15 years in Human Resources attracting, retaining, and developing talent across rapidly growing teams. As a lifelong New Yorker, Dara spent the majority of her career working with and supporting organizations within Financial Services. She is passionate about helping people develop their careers and she has a deep understanding of successful collaboration and teamwork. She enjoys meeting new people and forging strong, trusting relationships.
Mollie Wong
Head of People Operations
I love seeing the commitment to our values of trust, truth, and joy weaved into everything that we do. The thought and care that goes into our People programs to support individuals is world class.
Mollie is a globally focused HR leader with 20+ years of HR experience. She leads with a passion for creating and developing cohesive, high-performing teams. As a trusted thought partner, her approach to problem-solving is measured yet innovative. She takes pride in creating an environment that spurs collaboration, bringing together diversity of thought and opinion that leads to creative ideas and innovation by challenging the status quo.
Ehsan Keramat
Device Infrastructure Software Engineer
I was drawn in by the promise of a fundamentally novel product and impressed that I feel the values of truth, trust, and joy every day in my interactions with other employees.
Ehsan spends his days testing different wireless communication scenarios in the lab to provide empirical validation for new features and designs. He has worked hands-on in lab settings for every job in his career: at Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia, Sprint, AT&T, UCLA, Meta, and now Humane. He likes that working on something new requires him to draw on first principles rather than depending solely on prior work experience. After wondering for many years, "Am I ever going to use any of the things I am learning at school?" he is happy to finally answer, "Yes!"
Mark Harris
Senior Device Software Test Engineer
Everyone at Humane seriously cares about building something whole and complete, not just a minimum viable product.
Mark previously worked at Google Nest, where he worked on multiple Nest thermostats, smoke alarms, and cameras in roles ranging from customer support to product safety and software quality. Mark is passionate about protecting customers from bad experiences. Whether in business processes, design decisions, or software quality. Mark carefully considers how each decision might affect customers and partners and aims to prove that companies can have a soul.
Alex Chow
Senior Software Engineer II
I am fascinated by the opportunities that artificial intelligence offers to revolutionize the way we interact with technology and the world around us. When I learned about Humane's mission to turn ambitious ideas into reality, I knew this was an opportunity I could not resist. I love the energy at Humane and the collective team spirit that's driving us toward a shared objective.
Alex is a software engineer who has always enjoyed exploring new technologies and taking on projects that span across different industries. He started his career doing transistor-level circuit design at Sun Microsystems, and has since worked on enterprise FPGAs at Intel and secure end-to-end data transport for medical devices at Verily Life Sciences. Alex is excited about leveraging his background to solve complex problems that deliver user experiences that are honest, authentic, and humane.
Rubén Caballero
Technical Advisor
When Bethany and Imran told me what they are building at Humane, I knew that I had to be a part of it. Their vision for Humane is ambitious. They are building the future, which is exactly the type of work that excites me.
Rubén was a vice president of engineering at Apple and one of the founding leaders of the iPhone hardware team, later expanding his role to include iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Macintosh and all other hardware products. He founded the Wireless Design and Technology team at Apple, where he ultimately led a team of over 1,000 engineers in 26 countries at the forefront of wireless technology—from development to validation, certification, and launch. He also became the product leader for Apple TV and the last generation of Airport devices, leading multiple engineering organizations. Over his 14 years at Apple, and through his work on breakthrough hardware products like the iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and Apple Watch, Rubén helped to bring innovative network-connected devices to the masses.
Ryan Forbes
Senior Electro-Mechanical Global Supply Manager
Humane offers an opportunity few get in their lives, one which enables me to work with the most talented people in the industry to create and build something truly groundbreaking. Everyone is so open, collegial, and down-to-earth. What an amazing group of people doing amazing things.
Ryan is an experienced global strategic supply professional with a passion for sourcing the world’s most transformative technologies. During his five years at Apple, Ryan focused on strategic supply for electro-mechanical commodities supporting iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods. As a group manager, Ryan also led a team of strategic supply professionals supporting final assembly operations for a variety of Apple’s most impactful products. Ryan is a U.S. Navy veteran with eight years of active-duty experience prior to joining the consumer electronics industry. Ryan is thrilled to be a part of the Humane team and the opportunity to drive the next-generation of consumer technologies.