James Fortner

Available for new opportunities. Robots! Yes, it all started with robots. At the age of 7 my first robot was made from cereal boxes and Nerf swords attached to a R/C car. Flash forward to high school where I joined my high school robotics team and built robots for 2 years before pursuing a Bachelor’s of Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, California. I graduated in 2009 and traveled to Japan, Nepal, Australia, and New Zealand before landing in Los Angeles. At Miyako Designs, I designed and fabricated guitar amplifier cabinets for artists and enthusiasts. I then applied my skills and thirst for learning to bicycle accessory product design. At Lezyne I learned how to build products from inception to production and everything in between. In March of 2015 my wife and I felt the call of the Pacific Northwest. Portland, Oregon was the end destination via a 6-month exploration of Thailand, Canada, and the US. Please contact me with any questions, opportunities, or your favorite music playlists. I look forward to hearing from you.