product developer
Though I had worked retail for Patagonia and Fjallraven prior, I consider my role at Zenbivy to be my introduction into the outdoor industry. It was serendipitous how I landed the job and it was pivotal in my transition to Big Agnes. My time at Zenbivy was rather short lived. Neither for good nor bad. It was just how life unfolded. Still, during my time there I helped spearhead a number of projects: ultralight bed, SoftTop pillow, and pack liner. The SoftTop pillow has seen a couple of iterations since its introduction but the essence of the product remains the same. In line with my ethos of giving back, all three of these products shine in unique ways. Still unmatched in the market, they solve problems with traditional gear and create a better backpacking experience for users.