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Morgan Hill, CA, US

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Driving development of commercial and other GPS systems

• Spearheaded cross-functional teams to innovate new technologies for next-generation Display programs; provided comprehensive updates and demos to executive leadership, facilitated roadmap alignment discussions, and.
• Coordinated display team efforts for the Environmental PFAS reduction initiative, including BOM scrubs, material analysis, development of replacement materials, and management of PRQ/NPI Qualification… Show more
• Coordinated display team efforts for the Environmental PFAS reduction initiative, including BOM scrubs, material analysis, development of replacement materials, and management of PRQ/NPI Qualification timelines.
• Served as the lead EPM for the 2024 watch display module, orchestrating external display vendors to meet schedule and performance targets, ensuring alignment with New Product development timelines.
• Directed the integration and validation of advanced display technologies, enhancing product performance and user experience.
• Championed cross-departmental synergy by aligning technical milestones with strategic business objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Cupertino, CA

• Managed all operational aspects for second-party accessory products, encompassing product definition, capacity planning, forecasting, factory setup, pre-launch security controls, material procurement, supply chain.
• Led NPI Operations for ApplePencil, establishing a new factory by defining the manufacturing process,procuring floor space and equipment, training CM personnel,… Show more
• Led NPI Operations for ApplePencil, establishing a new factory by defining the manufacturing process,procuring floor space and equipment, training CM personnel, and executing a successful ramp for launch with zero.
• Introduced the "Designed by Apple in California" photo book, achieving quality, schedule, and volumetargets for a successful product launch.
• Drove significant process improvements on AppleTV production lines, resulting in a ~35% reduction inrequired factory personnel, thereby optimizing operational efficiency.
• Coordinated cross-functional efforts to ensure seamless integration of new products into existingmanufacturing processes, enhancing overall production capabilities.

Morgan Hill, California, United States

• Provided expert mentorship to business owners and operators across diverse industries, delivering tailored strategies to drive growth and efficiency.
• Developed comprehensive marketing plans, sales scripts, business plans, and actionable goals to help clients achieve their business objectives.
• Facilitated client success, resulting in significant profit increases ranging from 10% to 80%, improved time management, and expansion of the customer base.
• Conducted in-depth business… Show more
• Conducted in-depth business analyses to identify opportunities for improvement and implement targeted solutions.
• Fostered long-term client relationships by offering continuous support and guidance, ensuring sustained business growth.

Hollister, CA

• Managed multiple military, aerospace, electronics, and ordnance product development programs valued up to $7M, successfully invoicing over $2M in change-of-scope proposals to customers.
• Reestablished strong customer relationships by enhancing information availability, quality, delivery, and cost performance, eliminating late deliveries and tasks within 12 months across all programs.
• Directed the site-wide Proposal Process, ensuring compliant proposal submissions, effective… Show more
• Directed the site-wide Proposal Process, ensuring compliant proposal submissions, effective negotiations, and seamless order acceptance.
• Implemented strategic project management practices to optimize resource allocation and drive program efficiency.
• Fostered cross-functional collaboration to achieve project milestones, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Lead Process Development activities, including cross-functional coordination with design and tooling engineering groups. Develop proposed lean manufacturing process for new products. Lead design-for-manufacturing efforts. Fabricate prototypes and demonstrate manufacturing capability. Transfer equipment and process to overseas volume production location.

Santa Clara, CA

Developed site quality system to achieve business objectives. Passed initial customer audit to demonstrate 21CFR820 compliance with success rating of 94%. Achieved ISO9000:2000 certification in December 2002 on first attempt. Attained zero non-conformities on five (5) subsequent external audits. Corrective Action cycle reduced from ~120 days to 30 days..

San Jose, CA

Managed development and fabrication projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of automated semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Primary interface with customers to resolve issues and provide technical support. Wrote project quotations to develop new business.

Milpitas, CA

Managed adherence to contamination and ESD protocol and performance in Asia Pacific disk drive factories and subcontractors.Performed supplier quality audits in Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. Identified & resolved issues using negotiation and data analysis, and verified corrective action implementation. Member of Contamination Avoidance.

San Jose, CA

Managed 9-person technical staff responsible for development of class-1000 cleanroom assembly processes and tooling. Performance improvements, obtained without staffing or budget increases, included: improving process yield from 5% to >80%; reducing experimental cycle time from weeks to days; and implementation of preliminary SPC and yield tracking.

Bloomington, MN

Selected, qualified and implemented new adhesives for Seagate Recording Heads division, to support product design roadmaps. New materials: reduced process cycle times by 50%, cut material waste by 80%, reduced consumables usage by 80%. Development time reduced from 6-18 months to 1-3 months.Defined technical requirements for adhesives to support selection.

Shrewsbury, MA

Analyzed & improved new disk drive designs to streamline production startup. Provided training to production locations in America and Germany. Transferred three (3) disk drive products to volume manufacturing ahead of schedule. Developed class-10000 cleanroom manufacturing processes for new products. Managed 5-person prototype production lab.