Chris Kingaby

Background

About Chris Kingaby

I have a total of 14 years experience in all aspects of Product Development for 2 leading Gaming accessory companies producing high end gaming peripherals• Saitek• Mad CatzMy main skills are taking a product through from concept to manufacture and being a major part in all of the creative sessions for developed products. For the last 14 years, I have been working out of the R&D center in the UK and spent 10 years in Asia with Contract Manufacturers to develop and manufacture a wide range of productsMy varied roles have required me to identify trends and make business, data-driven recommendations involving creating Cost Analysis, Risk analysis, Product Specifications, detailed schedules, Tool Plans, Bill of Materials, Marketing Launch Plans, and making decisions accordingly to hit cost, target launch and marketing objectives. I easily collaborate and coordinate with team members in multiple locations to achieve team objectives and posses a good understanding in all areas of product development, manufacturing processes and industry safety standards.I am highly experienced in China factory production issues and realities and I am extremely comfortable with manufacturing costed bill of material, negotiation and design impacts.I am extremely well-organized, task & time oriented, an excellent communicator and team-builder that is completely at ease working with multiple individuals spanning several functions. I love to be in the middle of the team, with hands-on involvement at all levels. I am a self-starter who has a proven track record in delivering products to the market on time and within budget.I am able to work in a fast pace environment independently and as part of a team