Cary Jay Forest
With 12 years experience in professional 3D Printing workflows, I've developed a unique expertise in the sales, support, development, purchasing, and manufacturing processes at companies of all sizes. I am eager to share my passion for advanced technologies, and continue to lead teams that cultivate premium branding in their field.
Core Specializations
3D Printing Technologies
Expertise in various 3D CAD/CAM technologies with particular interest in photopolymer and biocompatible applications.
Agile Product Development
0->1 concept to launch buildout of products in hardware, software, and photopolymers. Leading organized, concise meetings and multi-channel direct communications.
Enterprise Sales & Onboarding
Led communication and project management efforts to secure and close 8-figure accounts. Responsible for building/delivering slides and presentations online and on the road.
ERP, CRM & Fulfillment Systems
Implemented ERP/CRM solutions (Stripe, Shopify, Salesforce, Odoo) to scale global e-commerce operations for rapidly growing startups.
UI/UX & Design Tools
Skilled in UI/UX design with hands-on experience in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, in-depth user research, and creating intuitive software interfaces and executive-level presentations.
Branding & Communications
Led branding, launch strategies, and production of high-quality marketing collateral for direct-to-consumer (D2C) and B2B markets.
CAD & Specialized Design Software
Advanced expertise in dental CAD (exocad, 3SHAPE, Medit), Fusion 360, and Netfabb, optimizing workflows for production environments.
FDA Compliance & Device Registration
Hands-on experience with FDA device registration, 510(k) certifications, and regulatory compliance with dental resin products.
SQL, Python, & JavaScript
Proficiency for a variety of data, customer support, process automation, visualization applications using common libraries.
Professional Experience
Artisan Profit Technology Corp
Founder/CEO
- Consulted with resin manufacturers to develop effective product launch strategies, including market pricing research, pre-market validation, and comprehensive brand development.
- Served as an advisor to organizations on technology acquisition, integration, and onboarding strategies for advanced 3D printing systems.
- Designed and prototyped innovative devices aimed at enhancing post-processing and cosmetic finishing techniques for dental prosthetics, evaluating alternative methods for resin washing, curing, and coating.
- Developing STL.show, a new CAD tool with an Agentic UI
SprintRay Inc
Enterprise Education & Solutions Manager
- Led technical communication and clinical education for the DSO (enterprise) channel.
- Planned and executed sales presentations, proof-of-concept testing, training, and multi-site customer support for the enterprise segment.
- Organized and led live demonstrations at sales and education events for distributors, clinicians, and corporate stakeholders.
SprintRay Inc
Senior Product Manager
- Spearheaded customer validation, marketing preparation, and sales training for software and chemistry releases.
- Product Owner for several biocompatible polymers and design service/software components.
- Managed multi-platform features and r&d projects in post-processing hardware, 3D scanning, dental CAD, third-party integrations, and cloud APIs.
- Facilitated product team onboarding, alignment meetings, and workshops to synchronize on strategy, competitive insights, and roadmaps.
- Developed dashboards and tools to monitor sales and device telemetry, enhancing data collection.
SprintRay Inc
Product Manager
- Established labeling, inventory, and sales logistics processes for new product releases as SprintRay's first product manager.
- Drove multiple polymer products from concept to market success, including "NightGuard Flex," "OnX," and "High Impact Denture."
- Led software tools and telemetry development to support the chemistry R&D team and licensing efforts with third-party manufacturers.
- Reformulated raw materials to validate an emergency-use nasopharyngeal swab in under 12 weeks during the pandemic, enabling repurposing of inventory for rapid prototyping.
SprintRay Inc
Customer Support Manager
- First post-Kickstarter hire focused on technical support, validation, and product testing before specialization in dental applications.
- Led internal testing and manufacturing of printed samples, several technicians producing 1000s of dental parts per week.
- Key leader in implementing and improving ecommerce/erp/crm/hr systems as the company grew from 10->200 employees.
- Organized educational workshops at CES 2018, printing over 200 custom impellers on the show floor to secure the JPL account.
- Managed post-sales communication, established call/email/IT infrastructure, and created a Zendesk knowledge base.
- Acted as the "Voice of Customer" for engineering and marketing teams, contributing to the company's development best practices and agile methodologies.
Early Work
- Partnered with an IT consultancy specializing in 3D printers and scanners, including Stratasys, MakerBot, Shining, Mcor, and Lulzbot.
- Pasadena Unified School District Contract: Developed and supported a ~$500k contract to deliver and support 3D printing, scanning, and CAD tools.
- Freelance CAD/CAM: Optimized print processes for small businesses in various industries, improving efficiency and output quality.
- MakerBot/Stratasys - Sales/BD responsibilities, I represented the companies in development of retail and sales partnerships.
- Ecommerce Operations - Worked with ecommerce startups in apparel and retail advertising to support operations and support.