I’ve been posting these pauses for almost 17 years. They are meant to give folks a quick overview of where I am at, but when I look at them, they serve a good reminder of where I have been. And, wow, krazy how much change one can go through in 17 years.
Me
Who am I? I’m Charlie Schick. I’m passionate about exploring how the intersection of bits and atoms help us tell stories of our physical-digital-sublime world. Indeed, one story I’ve lately been trying hard to explore is how we use physical constructs to connect to the sublime.
I also advise companies on product design, client engagement strategies, and new market opportunities. I’m a recovering PhD, too, and proudly ex-IBM, -Boston Children’s, -Nokia.
By day
I just started (December 2021) a new role as VP of Marketing for Quartic.ai, helping the small startup grow into the leader in industrial AI we know we are. I am excited to be back into the world of AI and pharma and know that 2022 and beyond will be kick-ass.
By night
A most amazing development in the past few years is my journey into embedded electronics, 3D printing, and making in general. I know I will be doing more in 2022 and that the modest superpowers I have gained in the past year will be dwarfed by the superpowers I expect to gain in the coming one. Oh, the places we’ll go.
Because I can’t stop
For a very long time, I’ve been sharing my experience, insights, and exploits, especially through writing for and speaking to large audiences and engaging with others in stimulating conversations, including the office of CxOs. With my new role, I expect things kick up again in this space. Let me know how I can help in this capacity.
And of course, my standard disclaimer
(my usual riff off of an ancient Cringely disclaimer)
Everything I write here on this site is an expression of my own opinions, NOT of any of my clients or anyone I work for, especially Quartic. If these were the opinions of my clients or Quartic, the site would be under their name and, for sure, the writing and design would be much more professional. Likewise, I am an intensely trained professional writer 😛, so don’t expect to find any confidential secret corporate mumbo-jumbo being revealed here.
If you have ideas or projects that you think I might be interested in, please contact me, Charlie Schick, at firstname.lastname@molecularist.com or via my profile on LinkedIn.
Yes, you can find me on Twitter. I use it more to follow an amazing community of makers, to be marveled by their creativity, commentary, and caring; though, do say ‘hi’ if you swing by.
Image from a project of mine using a microcontroller to explore death and deathlessness
