Mike Mc Carthy
About Mike Mc Carthy
Mike McCarthy is a Senior Staff Product Engineer at Poly, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in product development and engineering validation, with a strong background in Agile Product Data Management and collaboration with contract manufacturers.
Work at Poly
Mike McCarthy has been employed at Poly as a Senior Staff Product Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to the development and release of new video conferencing products. His responsibilities include collaborating with hardware, mechanical, and industrial design engineers to ensure successful product outcomes. He coordinates engineering validation tests (EVT), design validation tests (DVT), and production validation tests (PVT) with contract manufacturers, ensuring that products meet quality and performance standards.
Previous Experience at Polycom
Before joining Poly, Mike McCarthy worked at Polycom as a Senior Staff Product Engineer for ten years, from 2009 to 2019. During his tenure at Polycom, he gained extensive experience in product engineering and development, which laid the foundation for his current role at Poly. His work involved close collaboration with various engineering teams to support the introduction of new products.
Education and Expertise
Mike McCarthy studied in the State of Massachusetts, where he achieved a Technical Certificate in Electronics. He possesses advanced skills in Agile Product Data Management Systems, particularly in engineering change order (ECO) software. His educational background and technical expertise enable him to effectively manage product development processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Collaboration with Contract Manufacturers
Mike McCarthy has extensive experience working with contract manufacturers in Asia. This experience has been crucial in facilitating the production of new products, ensuring that manufacturing processes align with design specifications and quality standards. His role often involves coordinating with these manufacturers to streamline production and address any challenges that arise.
Product Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Mike McCarthy has made significant contributions to product development, particularly in the video conferencing sector. His collaborative efforts with hardware, mechanical, and industrial design engineers have been instrumental in bringing new products to market. His involvement in various validation testing phases further underscores his commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.