Hi there! I’m Kenton —
an engineer by training, a business operator,
an aspiring techie, and a life enthusiast.
Tech & Business
I think a lot about technology, startups, and business.
Marketplace MVP: I created a MVP tech product to capture the antiquated real estate contractor services market. (Skills: Product thinking, Product strategy, Market analysis)
SQL Analysis: I analyzed real estate to demonstrate my SQL and analysis. This can also show how the pandemic changed real estate prices. (Skills: SQL, Analysis, Writing)
Engineering
I’m trained in hardware design and rapid prototyping.
Hardware Design: One of my favorite projects was creating a bicycle powered irrigation pump prototype. (Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Leadership, Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing)
ADU Construction: I owned a ground-up ADU renovation where I managed 10 different contractors. (Skills: Project Management, Investment, Real Estate, Construction)
Life
Life is amazing; here are a few of my passions and favorite things.
Antique Phones: I’m an avid antique phone collector – with over 100+ in my collection. (Skills: Antique Collecting, Antique Restoration, Negotiations, Value Hunting)
Mycologist – I’ve identified over 500 species of mushrooms and foraged hundred+ pounds (I’ve sold online and to a Michelin restaurants) (Skills: Expertise, Attention to Detail, Value Hunting)
About me
Hi, I’m Kenton, and love to problem solve and figure out how things work. I love to continually learn, discover new products, create solutions, and synthesize new ideas. I find it very satisfying solving problems. Whether it’s troubleshooting a new prototype for a robot linkage, or choosing the best products for a new business, I love the explorative space and creativeness needed to tackle the world’s most interesting challenges.
I’m a technically trained mechanical engineer with diverse hands-on experience in both engineering and business. I have in-depth experience in hardware design and rapid prototyping at firms including Carbon 3D and Kaiser Permanente. I’m currently a project manager for a small real estate firm, where I organize the vision and design for real-estate projects, along with managing contractor teams for renovations. I am always interested in a new challenge. Reach out at KentonKwk@gmail.com; I’m always happy to chat.