Hi, I'm Chandler Friedman

Professional Summary

Hands-on prototype & manufacturing tech pivoting from IT into full-time electro‑mechanical build work. Founder of World Gone Silent, where I designed, soldered, wired, and shipped hardware kits while sourcing components internationally. Portfolio showcases 3D printing, electronics assembly, CAD (Fusion 360), and clear documentation.

Core Skills

  • Electro‑mechanical assembly; soldering & wiring; PCB rework
  • Test/debug with DMM; basic embedded programming (ESP32/Arduino)
  • 3D printing (FFF: PLA, PETG); CAD (Fusion 360); enclosure design
  • Technical documentation; BOM creation; part sourcing & vendor management
  • Rapid prototyping; lab/shop organization

Projects

Stock/Notification Orb · 2025

Designed LED‑based info display using WS2812B rings + ESP32. Prototyped multiple enclosures with PLA/PETG; refined CAD models. Authored assembly documentation & GitHub repo.

Scoreboard (ESP32 + Display) · 2025

Designed & assembled 3D‑printed enclosure; integrated display + electronics. Developed/debugged embedded firmware with user‑facing UI. Documented build process; released open‑source repo.

Soil Moisture Monitor · 2025

Integrated capacitive sensor with ESP32‑S3; programmed firmware for OLED display + Wi‑Fi portal. Designed/printed custom enclosure in Fusion 360; iterated for fit/durability. Created build documentation & wiring diagrams.

Experience

Unison — Head of IT

Mountain View, CA
2024 – 2025
  • Implemented company‑wide IT infrastructure (routers, servers, structured cabling).
  • Built/maintained HPC build server for engineering team.
  • Led vendor selection & deployment of Siemens NX + Teamcenter CAD.
  • Designed & deployed secure A/V + collaboration setups; created onboarding & cybersecurity training.

IT Consulting & Support — Various

Jones IT; LA Computer World
2023 – 2024
  • Provided IT services to startups, SMBs, and healthcare organizations across hardware, software, and networks.
  • Created clear documentation of solutions and processes; coordinated with vendors and suppliers.

Fake News Sniper — Founder

Los Angeles, CA
2020 – 2023
  • Managed project team delivering reports for Meta fact‑checking program; led trainings for clients.
  • Gained experience in database tools, content review, and workflow optimization.

World Gone Silent — Founder

Los Angeles, CA
2015 – 2020
  • Founded & operated consumer ham radio products company focused on off‑grid kits.
  • Managed lifecycle from concept through sales, fulfillment, and support; soldered custom power packs; integrated components.
  • Tested/validated radios, cables, antennas; sourced components domestically & internationally.

Journalism — Assignment Editor/Manager

CNN; WINK‑TV; KPNX‑TV; WOFL‑TV
2001 – 2015
  • Led newsroom process improvements, training, and manuals; earned a Peabody Award.

Education

B.A. Psychology

Emory University — Atlanta, GA