John Unkovic CEO Profile
John Unkovic is the CEO with extensive experience in hardware engineering. His expertise spans designing and building a variety of physical products, particularly in the computer vision and automation spaces. His leadership skills and technical background enable him to drive successful product development and team growth.
Hardware Engineering and Product Design
John Unkovic has a background in hardware engineering, where he has designed and built various physical products. His work primarily focuses on computer vision and automation. Notable projects include developing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions that advance the capabilities of hardware products.
Global Supply Chain Expertise
John Unkovic has considerable experience in setting up global supply chains with a focus on Asia. He has worked with contract manufacturers and developed internal manufacturing infrastructures and teams. His knowledge in this area ensures efficient production processes and robust logistics systems on a global scale.
Third Wave Automation Leadership
As of his most recent role, John Unkovic has been instrumental in building the hardware team and product at Third Wave Automation, a company that focuses on autonomous forklifts. His contributions have been critical in developing reliable and innovative hardware solutions in the automation sector.
Stockwell Team and Project Management
At Stockwell, John Unkovic grew the hardware team from zero to 30 members. The team was responsible for hardware design, engineering, manufacturing, and field maintenance. He successfully deployed over 1,500 units across four major metro areas in the US, leading up to an acquisition of the company.