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ViewSonic is a leading provider of visual solutions, I worked in a dynamic business unit dedicated to exploring and developing niche market opportunities.* Led NPI builds and end-to-end product development for consumer pen displays and tablets.* Orchestrated cross-functional efforts (ME/EE/FW/SW) and coordinated with contract manufacturers across multiple geographical locations, resulting in a 15% reduction in time-to-market.* Identified and mitigated technical risks early in development, ensuring strategic alignment; saved US$50k in potential downtime costs.Projects:* PF720 - 7” entry-level consumer pen tablet.* PF1020 - 10” entry-level consumer pen tablet.* ID1230 - 12” FHD consumer pen display.

Taipei City, Taiwan

PhotoFast is the company that invented “i-FlashDrive”, MFi-certified flash drives for managing data on iOS devices.* Planned and executed the development and launch of a new line of Android products, resulting in a 25% increase in market share in the first quarter after launch.* Conducted training sessions and workshops for sales teams, distributors, and key stakeholders, leading to a 20% increase in product adoption and customer engagement.* Effectively managed and coordinated outsourced contract software developers, ensuring alignment with product vision, timely deliverables, and cost efficiency.Project:* “PhotoFast ONE” for Android - App for managing data stored on Android devices and i-FlashDrive.

* Delivered iOS projects on time and within resource limits, leading to a 50% year-over-year revenue growth.* Led an in-house software team of 7, including six SW developers and one tester.Projects:* “PhotoFast ONE” for iOS - App for managing data stored on iOS devices and i-FlashDrive.* GoPro Quik Key for iOS - SDK for transferring data between iOS devices and GoPro Quick key.* Various customized iOS apps for OEM clients.

* Implemented QA protocols and acceptance criteria for deliverables of outsourced SW developers, resulting in an 80% reduction in software RMAs in 12 months, enhancing product reliability & customer satisfaction.

One of the biggest ODM for notebook computers, tablets, mobile devices and smart wearables.* Served as the main software quality “gatekeeper” for 10 projects, ensuring the successful shipment of over 4 million mobile phones (3G, Android, Windows phone) for clients such as Motorola, Lenovo and Nokia.* Developed guidelines for production line test tools for high-volume manufacturing processes.* Led a 20-member test team in executing comprehensive system, regression, smoke, and user trial tests.

Bachelor Of Science - Computer Science

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