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Montreal, Canada
Bringing innovative mechanical products to market is no easy feat. It's a journey filled with challenges and potential pitfalls. As a seasoned founder, I've raised over $2M in funding and reduced product costs by 64% though supply chain / design improvements in my own appliance manufacturing venture. Now it's my goal to help Entrepreneurs and SMEs accelerate their product to the next stage of growth. Particularly with clients in the renewable energy and consumer appliance industries. Specializations include: • Product Launch: Flexible guidance for entrepreneurs through all stages of growth including product market fit, research, rapid prototyping, operations planning, venture capital and exit strategy. • Mechanical Engineering: Product specification, CAD modeling, prototyping, product testing, design for manufacturing, product certification, product support, and patent development. • Supply Chain: Manufacturer sourcing, supplier relationship management, production planning, product protection strategy and design for manufacturing. I see my clients as partners in a shared journey to success. Let's connect and take your product to the next level together!
- Product Development
- 3D Modeling
- Rapid Prototyping
- Product Design
- 3D Printing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Product Launch
- Design for Manufacturing
- Market Research
- Patent
- Product Testing
- Electrical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
St Austell, United Kingdom
SIMPLICITY + ECONOMY + FUNCTION are key working principles of Design to Product Ltd Check us out on Linkedin - Arthur Pallister Hourly rates are negotiable (within reason). Just joined Upwork, looking forward to working with you Our successful protocol is DISCOVER | DEFINE | DESIGN | DEVELOP | DELIVER Get it done with Design to Product Ltd, according to your budget and time vision. Design to Product's clients enjoy real time access to our project management platform, so your organisation can control budget and speed of innovation. A full scope gives you a realistic overview of the cost of development and IP protection with our Non Disclosure Agreement.
- Product Development
- PCB Design
- RFID
- Embedded Application
- Chemical Engineering
- Product Development Life Cycle
- Product Documentation
- Product Launch
- Product Concept
- Design Concept
- Product Design
- Design for Manufacturing
- Product Formulation
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Industrial Design
- AI Model Development
- AI Agent Development
Berkeley, Missouri
𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 | 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 | 𝗪𝗶𝘅 & 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 You have an idea, audience, or program?, I turn it into a professional online course, membership site, or Website built to sell. Hello, I am Chelsea, I help coaches, consultants, educators, and entrepreneurs turn their ideas into professional online course platforms and websites that are built to engage audiences and generate results. Starting from an idea, existing content, or a fully developed program, I create the systems that connect your website, online course, membership experience, and sales funnel into one seamless customer journey. For existing courses, I audit the setup, identify weak points, and optimize the experience for stronger conversions. My expertise centers around Kajabi, where I build online courses, membership sites, landing pages, sales funnels, automations, and student experiences that support successful digital businesses. I also design and develop modern, responsive websites on Wix and Squarespace, helping brands establish a professional online presence that reflects their business and converts visitors into customers. Here are Services I offer: 𝟭. 𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝟮. 𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝟯. 𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝟰. 𝗪𝗶𝘅 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟱. 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟲. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 & 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟳. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗯𝗶, 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 & 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰) 𝟴. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝟵. 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 & 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟭𝟬. 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝟭𝟭. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝟭𝟮. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 On a typical project, I focus on creating a streamlined experience that guides visitors from their first interaction to course enrollment, membership sign-up, or customer conversion. My goal is to deliver systems that are easy to manage, visually engaging, and built to support long-term business growth. Every client benefits from a proven approach developed through building and optimizing course & Website businesses across Kajabi, Wix, Squarespace, and related platforms. The goal is to create a seamless system that connects your course, membership experience, Websites, and automations into a business designed to scale. Send me a message to discuss about your project. Let’s build a system that works for you and your audience.
- Product Development
- Kajabi
- Wix
- Squarespace
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Thinkific
- Learning Management System
- Membership Plugin
- Graphic Design
- Ecommerce Website
- Landing Page Design
- Sales Funnel
- Digital Marketing
- Teachable
- Website Builders & CMS Consultation
- CRM Automation
- ClickFunnels
Una, India
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ WHO I AM ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ I am not a consultant who reads about pharma.I have lived it — on the shop floor. 16+ years inside pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing plants across India and Singapore —as a process engineer, industrial pharmacist, and formulation specialist — before bringing that expertiseto brands worldwide on Upwork. This means when I review your formula, compliance strategy, or manufacturing plan — I am speaking from direct hands-on experience, not textbook knowledge. I help supplement and pharma brands launch FDA & GMP compliant products — without the risks, recalls, and costly reformulations that come from working with consultants who only know theory. ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ⚕️ PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION ★ Core Expertise ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ▸ Tablet Formulation — Standard, Fast-Dissolving, Non-Effervescent, Chewable, Coated ▸ Capsule, Gummy, Softgel & Liquid Dosage Forms ▸ Lyophilization (Freeze-Drying) Protocol Development ▸ Peptide & Sterile Product Formulation ▸ Cosmetic & Personal Care Product Development ▸ Pilot Plant to Commercial Scale-Up ▸ Master Formula Records & Batch Manufacturing Records ◆ REAL CLIENT RESULT: A supplement company needed R&D support across Ayurvedic and diabetes product lines — ongoing research, formulation, and development support. → 1,501 hours of expert execution over 2+ years → Client: "Very experienced. We look forward to a long relationship as he helps us develop and scale our business." ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 🧪 SUPPLEMENT FORMULATION ★ High Demand Specialty ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ▸ Vitamins, Minerals & Multivitamin Blends ▸ Probiotics, Prebiotics & Gut Health Formulas ▸ Sports Nutrition — Protein Powders, Pre-Workouts ▸ Herbal & Ayurvedic Supplement Development ▸ Gummy Supplement Formulation (Pectin & Gelatin) ▸ Private Label Compliance for Amazon & eRetailers ▸ Supplement Testing & Quality Specifications ◆ REAL CLIENT RESULT: A US brand needed a premium fast-dissolving tablet formulation — technically complex, non-effervescent. → Complete formulation system delivered in 10 days. → Client: "Very responsive and very good at his craft." ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 📋 REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ▸ FDA, GMP, ISO, HALAL Compliance Strategy ▸ Label Compliance & Health Claims Verification ▸ IND, NDA, BLA & CTD Regulatory Submissions ▸ CMC Strategy & Documentation ▸ Import-Export Consultation — Pharma & Supplements ▸ Amazon Private Label Regulatory Compliance ▸ Multivitamin Supplement Compliance (India & Global) ◆ REAL CLIENT RESULT: A brand needed label compliance review for health claims — fast turnaround required. → Delivered same day. → Client: "Professional, knowledgeable and pragmatic." ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 🏭 MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ▸ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility Consulting ▸ GMP Cleanroom Layout Design & Costing ▸ Equipment Qualification & Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) ▸ Contract Manufacturing Connections Worldwide ▸ Offshore Pharma Manufacturing Setup Consulting ▸ Process Improvement & Troubleshooting ▸ Supplier & Manufacturer Identification ◆ REAL CLIENT RESULT: A US consultant helping a Caribbean country set upan offshore pharmaceutical manufacturing facility needed expert guidance. → 20 hours of precision consulting delivered. → 5-star review. Project completed on scope. ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 🌍 GLOBAL CLIENTS I HAVE SERVED ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ USA × Europe × Caribbean × India × Singapore Supplement Brands × Pharma Startups × Medical Clinics Research Companies × Private Label Brands × Manufacturers ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ✦ WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ✦ 16+ years on actual shop floor — not just consulting ✦ Dr. Reddy's Lab × Alkem Lab × Singapore MNC experience ✦ Approved Chemist License — Drug Controlling Authority ✦ Upwork Enterprise client trusted — Chemistry AI Models ✦ Long-term relationships — clients scale with me ✦ "Highly recommended" — multiple independent clients ✦ Fast turnaround — even on complex technical briefs ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 🏆 MY NUMBERS ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ✦ 100% Job Success Score ✦ Top Rated Plus — Upwork's Highest Freelancer Badge ✦ $60K+ Earned × 73 Jobs × 2,583 Hours ✦ 26 Projects Currently In Progress ✦ Clients from USA, Europe, Caribbean, India, Singapore ✦ Approved Chemist — Government Licensed ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 📩 LET'S WORK TOGETHER ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ Tell me your product, your challenge, your market. I will tell you exactly what needs to happen — and do it. First consultation call: FREE. Response time: 0–4 hours.
- Product Development
- Science & Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Business with 1-9 Employees
- Digital Marketing
- Food & Supplements
- Product Sourcing
- Company Research
- Cosmetic Raw Materials
- Product Stability
- Product Formulation
- Social Media Advertising
- Good Manufacturing Practice
- Chemistry
- Peptides
- Regulatory Compliance
- Food Science
- AI Model Training
Kitchener, Canada
With more than 15 years of experience, I work with start-ups and SMEs to design, prototype and manufacture consumer products. I strive for close collaboration with clients and building personal relationships that last for years. I am the founder of Waterloo Technical Inc., a product development firm started in 2012. I specialize in industrial design; mechanical and electrical systems; firmware programming; and manufacturing. I work across these disciplines to transform great ideas into disruptive products that contribute to business growth for my clients.
- Product Development
- Design for Manufacturing
- SolidWorks
- Product Design
- Mechanical Design
- Rapid Prototyping
- Hardware Prototyping
- CAD
- Electronic Circuit Design
- Multilayer PCB
- PCB Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Injection Mold
- Consumer Goods
Los Angeles, California
Senior Industrial Designer | Product Development Expert | Concept to Manufacturing I am a Senior Industrial Designer with 15+ years of experience developing consumer products from early concept through mass production. I help startups, entrepreneurs, and established brands turn ideas into manufacturable, market-ready products by combining industrial design, engineering awareness, and real-world manufacturing knowledge. My focus is not just creating attractive concepts — it is developing products that can actually be produced, scaled, and sold. Over the past decade, I have worked on a wide range of consumer products including consumer electronics, home & kitchen products, oral care, medical devices, lifestyle accessories, and kids’ products. My work has supported products sold through major retailers and global brands including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Newell Brands, Perrigo, Gibson Homewares, Microsoft, Nokia, and Disney. I specialize in guiding products through the entire development pipeline — from initial concept and design language to production-ready CAD and factory collaboration. My process focuses on three key outcomes: • User-centered design that stands out in the market • Engineering-aware development that reduces costly redesigns • Manufacturing-ready CAD optimized for tooling and production I regularly collaborate with engineering teams, sourcing specialists, and manufacturers to ensure a smooth transition from design to manufacturing. My experience with materials, tooling, and production methods allows me to design products that are both beautiful and practical to manufacture. Core Services • Industrial Design & Product Strategy • Concept Ideation & Design Exploration • Sketching & AI-Assisted Concept Development • 3D CAD Development (Production-Ready) • Product Architecture & Internal Layout • CMF (Color, Materials, Finishes) • Prototyping & Supplier Collaboration • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) • Manufacturing & Production Guidance Typical Clients I Work With • Hardware startups preparing for production • Entrepreneurs launching new consumer products • Companies expanding their product lines • Teams that need production-ready CAD and manufacturing support I am known for being detail-oriented, proactive, and highly collaborative, with a strong focus on moving projects forward efficiently and avoiding costly development mistakes. Whether you need help refining an idea, developing production-ready CAD, or bringing a complete product to market, I would be happy to support your project. I look forward to learning about your product and helping bring it to life.
- Product Development
- Sketching
- Adobe Illustrator
- Industrial Design
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- KeyShot
- 3D Rendering
- CATIA
- Concept Design
- Product Design
- Concept Development
- 3Design
- Rendering
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