bof·fin
/ˈbäfən/
Noun - INFORMAL BRITISH
1 - A person engaged in scientific or technical research
1.1 - A person with knowledge or a skill considered to be complex or arcane
Meet our boffins...David BakerFounder, Engineer, MechanicDavid is a true boffin at heart! His inventive journey began when he realized he could build his favorite Land Rovers out of Lego® tractors, and kitbash model cars into new creations. He trained as a Mechanical Engineer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, graduating in 2003. While a good portion of his career has centered around consumer goods and medical device development, his keen eye for detail and ability to transfer concepts from one realm to another helped drive his career towards many challenging, yet rewarding opportunities. His passion stems from a lifelong love affair with the automobile. Not only the mechanics, driving, and design - but a little bit of everything. That wholehearted passion definitely spilled into his professional life. From complex instrumentation for the surgical robotics industry, to product lines for major retailers, and even to custom one-off electric race motorcycles that crushed the 100 mph average speed lap and the
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infamous Isle of Mann TTX ; David has always strived to sustain the balance between design and functionality. For 2 years, David straddled the fence between corporate life and contract engineering through Baker's Boffins. In 2021, he made the jump and dedicated full-time to Baker's Boffins, as well as launching Baker's Boffins Automotive. Since then, David has expanded the capabilities of Baker's Boffins to its current offerings, as well as growing Baker's Boffins Automotive into a well-known and respected name in the New England classic automotive community.
Kathi Baker, M.Ed.Founder, ArtistKathi is a transplant from the Pacific Northwest and has lived in New England since 2013. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Professional Writing from Washington State University and a Master of Education in Counseling from Providence College. The core of Kathi's thinking has always centered around creative and innovative ways to approach challenges and implement solutions. Her early career was spent designing new organizational systems and processes for small businesses, devising unique approaches to fundraising and outreach for nonprofits, and bolstering cross-departmental relationships and eliminating silos for enhanced collaboration within large organizations.
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However, in 2019 Kathi made the jump out of corporate life and slowly began building the foundation of Baker's Boffins. Leaping headfirst into large format CNC laser cutting and engraving (something she had never done before), Kathi leaned on her long-standing artistic hobbies and creative mindset, and began designing and manufacturing custom products for both large businesses and individual clients; eventually launching her first line of jewelry, decor, and artwork. As Baker's Boffins has grown and expanded, so too has her creative repertoire - extending to classic automotive interior restoration for the partner businesses, Baker's Boffins Automotive and Redux Rovers. Kathi fully embraces the mantra "a little bit of everything" and enjoys being able to use her talents in an ever increasing number of ways!
Kathi is also the artist and maker behind ASUNDER CRAFTWORX.
Kathi is also the artist and maker behind ASUNDER CRAFTWORX.
"Creating is my passion and my peace. I pour myself into my artwork - what I make is an extension of myself. It's also my escape. When I create, there's no space in my brain for anything else - it's just me and my craft and I wouldn't want it any other way!" - Kathi Baker