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Hi, I’m Shai, a mechanical design engineer with over 12 years of experience helping teams turn ideas into functional, manufacturable products. My background spans the full product development cycle, from early R&D and concept design to prototyping, testing, and production handoff. I’ve worked across medical devices and consumer products, leading designs that balance creativity, precision, and manufacturability. I enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges and finding elegant, practical solutions that make real-world impact. Core skills include: 3D CAD modeling & detailed drawings (SolidWorks expert) Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & supplier-ready documentation Prototyping & mechanical testing (with in-house 3D printing capability) Packaging and assembly design (including validation and testing) Electro-mechanical and optical integration Rapid concept development and iteration I’m quick to communicate, easy to collaborate with, and bring a hands-on approach to every project, whether it’s refining an existing design or building something entirely new.

I help supplement and pet-product brands develop products that are formulation-ready, compliance-aware, and manufacturable before capital is committed. My background combines 17+ years in pharmaceutical R&D and QA systems with a 12-year independent consulting track record of 400+ developed products across capsules, powders, liquids, gummies, pet products, functional beverages, topicals, and specialty nutrition formats. Most supplement projects start with ingredients — I start with the system behind the product. Supplement formulations are more than trendy ingredients, and supplement products are much more than formulas. A viable product must survive sourcing, documentation, label review, claim scrutiny, CMO execution, testing, packaging constraints, cost pressure, and scale-up without drifting from the original intent. My role is to prevent structural failure before the product reaches manufacturing, compliance review, or market scrutiny. I Help Brands Evaluate: • Formula logic and active-dose feasibility • FDA / DSHEA claim exposure • Supplement Facts and ingredient declaration structure • Ingredient sourcing and COA risk • Manufacturing variability and CMO fit • Testing, specifications, and documentation needs • Cost of goods and margin pressure • Scale-up and transfer readiness 6–18 months after rushed launches, brands often discover issues such as under-dosed formulas, unstable actives, weak claims, label redesigns, failed testing, supplier inconsistencies, or manufacturer drift. These are rarely just formulation problems — they are product architecture problems. What I Help With: • Supplement formulation and product architecture • Capsule, powder, gummy, liquid, pet, and functional product development • FDA / DSHEA-aware label and claim review • Pet supplement and animal nutrition products with FDA/CVM-aware, AAFCO-aligned review • Supplement Facts and ingredient declaration structure • Ingredient selection, sourcing, COA review, and supplier risk screening • Testing strategy, specifications, and documentation planning • CMO sourcing, quote-readiness, and manufacturing transfer • Pilot batch review and troubleshooting • Product line strategy for premium supplement brands Who I Work Best With: I work best with serious founders, funded startups, growth-stage brands, and performance-driven supplement companies that want to build products correctly before moving into production. I am not the best fit for projects that only need an ingredient list or surface-level label edits without broader product review. I am the right fit if you want a product that is: • Regulatory-durable • Manufacturable at scale • Defensible under competitive scrutiny • Built with sourcing and testing controls • Structured for margin integrity • Cleanly transferable to a qualified manufacturer Engagement Structure: Most full product-development projects begin with a Phase 1 Product Architecture Roadmap. Before final formulation begins, we define the product strategy, regulatory posture, claim direction, ingredient logic, manufacturing pathway, testing needs, and documentation structure. For smaller projects, I also provide focused formulation reviews, label/claim audits, CMO-readiness reviews, and advisory support. Execution follows structure — not the other way around. For high-alignment projects, ongoing advisory and manufacturer coordination may also be available. I take on a limited number of projects so each engagement receives the depth, precision, and technical oversight it deserves. If you are building a serious supplement or pet-product brand and want to reduce expensive unknowns before they surface, send me a message.

I’m a seasoned copywriter and brand strategist with experience at creative agencies, global brands, and most recently, through my own studio—STATEN Storyhouse—where I help small and mid-sized businesses unlock clarity, confidence, and consistency in their messaging. Whether you're building from scratch or evolving a brand that’s outgrown its early identity, I bring a rare combo of voice development, narrative structure, and strategic insight to the table. My sweet spot is the intersection of story and strategy—the place where your brand’s truth meets what your audience actually cares about. I specialize in: + Strategic Messaging & Copy Frameworks + Brand Voice Development + Taglines & Naming + Campaign Concepts & Scripts + Website & Product Copy + Brand Audits + Public-Sector & Community-Focused Messaging + AI Voice Training Prompts I’ve worked across CPG, entertainment, gaming, emerging tech, public sector and beyond, creating ComicCon activations, Times Square digital takeovers and TikTok challenges with billions of views. These days, I'm also focused on helping brands grow with clarity and purpose, especially in local markets where good storytelling drives real business impact.

I specialize in consumer insights and market research, bringing over 7 years of experience in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. My expertise lies in segmentation, brand tracking, and shopper journey analysis. I excel at transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive product innovation and marketing strategies for leading brands. I have a track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impact and compelling narratives for Fortune 500 companies. By leveraging data and cultural trends, I help brands stay ahead of consumer needs. If you're seeking a strategic partner who can provide deep market insights and elevate your brand's performance, I would love to discuss how I can contribute to your success. Let's connect and explore the possibilities.

I'm a passionate communications professional with a B.A. in English and a decade of diversified experience in writing, editing, and content development. I'm a skilled writer because I'm an avid reader. I know flow — and lack thereof. I've crafted blogs and brochures, tech manuals and tweets, scripts and storyboards. From newsrooms to boardrooms, I’ve seen the same challenges arise again and again, rooted in these fundamental questions: What are we actually trying to communicate? How do we best communicate it? My approach is intuitive and human-centered, with the goal of connecting the people on one side of the page — or screen — to the people on the other. I do this by: -Emotionally engaging to inspire action -Conveying complexities through story or symbol -Formulating responses with tact and accuracy -Eliminating redundancies for conciseness and clarity My industry experience spans technology, health and wellness, government, nonprofit, medical and dental, education, spirituality, real estate, environment, transportation, and news. Specialties include SEO, digital transformation, learning management systems, and all types of marketing collateral. Whether you need help finding the forest or describing the trees, I look forward to working with your content and delivering it thoughtfully to your reader.

The Straight Talk Look, we both know most Upwork profiles read like they were written by a committee of robots trying to sound human. So let's skip that. Here's what I actually do: I build marketing that doesn't suck in an era when everyone has access to the same AI tools. What Makes Me Different (And Why It Matters to You) I work at the intersection of human creativity and machine efficiency. While everyone else is either afraid of AI or drunk on its possibilities, I've spent the last few years figuring out exactly where humans add value and where automation makes sense. This isn't theoretical. I run Vnaqlr, a marketing agency where we've codified this approach into what we call "The Hybrid Framework" - a methodology for producing work that's both scalable and actually worth someone's time. Content That Gets Found (And Actually Read) Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) - optimizing for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI search Traditional SEO when it still matters Content strategy that serves a purpose beyond "posting something" Structured data and schema markup that actually works Design That Functions Web design that converts (not just looks pretty) Graphic design for brands that need to cut through noise UI/UX that considers how humans actually use things Packaging design (specializing in cannabis sector) Marketing That Makes Sense Brand strategy and positioning Digital campaigns that don't just burn budget Content marketing with measurable outcomes Social media strategy (the real kind, not "post and pray") Who I Work Best With You're a good fit if: You're tired of generic "best practices" that sound like everyone else You want someone who can actually explain what they're doing and why You're willing to take some creative risks You value authenticity over polish You're not a good fit if: You need someone to just "make it look nice" You want 47 rounds of revisions based on feelings You're looking for the cheapest option You think AI can do everything (it can't) The Vnaqlr Difference Everything I do is rooted in a "human-first, AI-powered" philosophy. I use automation for speed and efficiency, but the strategic thinking, creative direction, and actual judgment? That's always human. Think of it this way: AI is incredible at the first 70% of the work. But that last 30% - the part that makes someone actually care - that's where experience and taste matter. Let's Talk If you've made it this far and you're thinking, "Finally, someone who doesn't sound like a LinkedIn post," then we should probably chat. I don't work with everyone. But for the right projects - the ones where we can actually make something meaningful - I'm all in. Specializations: Content Strategy • GEO/SEO • Web Design • Graphic Design • Brand Development • Cannabis Marketing • AI-Augmented Creative Location: Denver, Colorado Industries: Cannabis, B2B Tech, Marketing Agencies, Consumer Brands