Expert List (3 Page)
Kenzo Konoike holds many titles, including being a US ISF-certified video engineer, US THX-certified home theater designer, consumer electronics advisor, and VGP judge (serving as the vice-chairman of the lifestyle category). In addition to reviewing and writing for specialized media, he has made numerous television and radio appearances, such as NHK's "Tokoro-san! Jiken Desuyo" and "Dark Side Mystery," to name a few. Previously, he worked as a product planner for Onkyo, a specialized audio manufacturer. His expertise then took him to a multimedia semiconductor venture company in Silicon Valley, after which Kenzo established his own company. He also served as an advisory board member for the Japan Audio Society until 2020.
Saneyasu Yamaguchi received his Doctor of Engineering (PhD) at the University of Tokyo in 2002. During 2002–2006, he stayed at the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo to study I/O processing. He became a lecturer for the School of Engineering at Kogakuin University in 2006, later becoming an associate professor for the same university in 2007. Since 2021, he has been conducting research with students as a professor at the same university. Degrees and Qualifications: PhD (Engineering) / Graduate School, The University of Tokyo
Michael is a professional Video Display Calibrator working as a Technical Writer for an international audio/video manufacturer. He has been an Imaging Science Foundation instructor for 18 years with a deep background in audio and video technologies.
Vincent Wong is the owner and head roaster for Tales Coffee. He has owned a coffee shop for seven years and has a YouTube channel discussing different extraction methods to help people understand and discover new coffee-related theories.
With over a decade of expertise in the luggage and travel goods industry, Ernesto is a seasoned master repair technician with a deep understanding of top luggage brands. His skills extend beyond repair, as he also excels in curating a collection of high-performing luggage brands for in-store and online sales. His passion for quality and durability ensures travelers have the best gear for their journeys.
Maegan has worked as a professional costumer for 24 years. Starting her career in theatre, she built costumes and dressed actors backstage during performances. Now in the film & television industry, she works on set, ensuring the actors’ costumes look perfect for the camera. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with her husband and puppy and enjoys gardening and making silly things out of fabric.
After joining an office furniture manufacturer and engaging in product planning and marketing, Katsuhiro Ito began using his insight to provide advice on product development, work styles, and health management from an ergonomic perspective focused on concepts such as "reducing fatigue," "ease of use," "safety," and "productivity." He supervises the design of ergonomically optimal workstyles and products that do not burden the body. He actively publicizes information on themes such as ergonomics-based telework environments and has presented numerous seminars for companies. He is a certified ergonomist with the Ergonomics Society of Japan.
Paggy Chang is an award-winning lighting consultant and entrepreneur in New York with a passion for photography and travel. With 14 years of experience designing lighting for global projects, she has a broad range of expertise, spanning commercials, residences, places of worship, and institutional facilities. In 2021, she established PAC x Design, a venture committed to providing innovative and budget-conscious solutions. Paggy firmly believes that lighting knowledge can improve everyone's quality of life. Get ready as she prepares to share her insights on Instagram soon. Stay tuned!
Cima Maliakal is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist currently practicing in an academic institution in California. She practices as a full-scope OB/GYN and has various experiences within the private sector and with a low socioeconomic class population. After completing her medical training at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida, Cima has previously worked in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Georgetown University in DC. During her career, she has published various articles and given presentations on pelvic floor medicine, prolapse, anal sphincter injuries, fibroids, and abnormal uterine bleeding. She has a passion for gynecologic surgery, particularly minimally invasive surgery. She is also pursuing a global health fellowship where she will provide care to the underserved in Uganda, Africa.
Alisa Bishop is the CEO and Founder of Safe Start Child LLC. Alisa is a Child Safety Expert with over 10 years of experience professionally baby-proofing homes in the Washington, DC area. A Tulane graduate, her company is developing a comprehensive resource center for child safety, which includes a curated e-commerce platform, DIY resources, and targeted safety information for families. Alisa is married with two daughters; they live in the Washington DC area with their mini golden doodle, Marley Smith.
RebelDustyPinky is a full-time variety content creator primarily on Twitch and YouTube. In 2020, he got his start on Mixer streaming as a hobby but quickly found himself becoming a Mixer partner. He harnessed that momentum and popularity and turned this hobby he's passionate about into a career that he loves. When Mixer shut down, he persevered to continue a successful online entertainment business.
Matt S is the creator and host of Lifestyle Lab. He started his YouTube channel and blog in early 2020 to help aspiring “home baristas” make informed buying decisions and get the most out of their existing equipment. As an engineer by training, he tries to bring a systematic approach to his reviews and techniques, breaking things down so that people of all skill levels can understand. Over two years and 100+ videos later, he has built a supportive community of coffee lovers eager to learn (and help him learn) and look at the newest, most exciting products in the home brewing space.
Vladimir has over 35 years of experience in mechanical/manufacturing engineering and also doing handyman work for himself, his friends, and relatives. After retiring from an aerospace manufacturing company, he wanted to do something useful for people and decided to advertise his handyman skills. Since then, he has become an expert in installing baby safety products like gates and playpens, securing furniture to walls, and baby-proofing other items like cabinet doors and drawers.
Eric Twardzik is a Boston-based writer specializing in classic menswear. His writing has appeared in Esquire, GQ, and Robb Report, among other websites and publications. He also publishes “The Search Continues,” a newsletter about substance and style at Substack.
Clint Stevenson is an associate professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences at North Carolina State University. He began his academic career as a freshman studying food science and eventually earned his B.S. at the University of Idaho, M.S. at Purdue University, and Ph.D. at NC State University. Before his current position, Clint worked in quality control and quality assurance through internships and jobs with Nestle, Kraft, General Mills, Heinz, and Schreiber Foods.
Alan is a Technology Writer living in Canada. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video, and photography, his writing includes useful tips and insights. Alan has a degree in programming and many years focused on graphic design. A period of managing logistics and e-commerce for a mobile accessories company rounds out a diverse background. To stay flexible in mind and body, he practices yoga and eats plant-based foods.
After graduating from Vert Rouge Beauty School in 2014, Miki Ishikura studied under a hair and makeup artist in Tokyo for two years. She then worked as a freelance makeup artist in Tokyo for a year before moving to New York in 2017. Still based in New York, she continues contributing to fashion magazine photoshoots and backstage at fashion weeks in New York, Milan, and Paris as a freelance makeup artist.
Dave Taylor has been involved in the consumer electronics business for many years, both as an entrepreneur and as a journalist and marketing consultant. A frequent CES Innovations judge, he has also reviewed over a thousand popular audio and electronic devices on his AskDaveTaylor YouTube channel. He also teaches marketing and communication at the University of Denver, where he's been honored as a Leader in Teaching Excellence. Visitors often comment that his office looks like a miniature BestBuy, with dozens of headphones, earbuds, laptops, display screens, and much, much more.
Nick is a professional scooter rider and instructor. Nick has been scootering for over 11 years and coaching freestyle scooting for over four years. Nick has taught scootering at prestigious action sports facilities like Woodward Camp and was ranked 16th in the U.S. in 2021 for his freestyle scooter ability. His private scooter lessons are the only one of their kind in the country and have resulted in many riders winning competitions and getting sponsorships.