Daniel Villa Email & Phone Number

Irvine, Ca, Us

At Quube, I was responsible for product development, including developing, manufacturing, and launching new products that include: TV and Mobile Gaming E-Sports Application, Smart Speaker, Gaming Soundbar, and Streaming set-top boxes powered by Android TV and Linux platform. I am responsible for drafting competitive market analysis and product positioning. Highlight the qualities and benefits to consumer and what sets products apart from competitors. As part of the MRD, I prepare the business case in order to demonstrate the product's ROI, go to market strategy and potential volume. I am responsible for managing and overseeing the working relationship between our business partners during the product development stage to ensure we meet all technical, marketing and business requirements. Other duties include product testing and evaluation to prepare for mass production. Also, I support cross-function teams including sales, marketing, and executive leadership as we prepare for trade shows and product sales demo for major channels such as Costco, Best Buy, Target and Walmart. I oversee the development of all product collateral material. I also help train technical support teams regarding all new product.

Montvale, Nj, Us

Worked with Sharp’s sales and marketing team to aid Sharp’s 8K North America CEDIA and mass market business plan. Identified competitive bench marks and key technologies to help align Sharp’s 8K TV development plan. Worked with Sharp Japan sales and technology group to draft Sharp’s North America 8K product line. Additional Responsibilities Include: * Understanding and balancing business needs, product value proposition, market needs and opportunities to deliver products to assigned market.* Working with product stakeholders – sales and marketing, engineering, product design, and business development – create display product lines to support brand and corporate vision, goals and objectives* Creating and presenting product concepts and business cases.* Develop, evaluate, and manage technology and product roadmaps with research and understanding of customer needs, sales and market feedback, and analyzing market and customer data.* Document writing – Product Specifications, PRD and RFQ.* Develop project schedules and manage product development process from ideation through EOL.* Managing of manufacturing resources and process.* Track and analyze product return rates, quality, failure, and root cause.* Establish feedback and action loop from end users and customer communication, to service, to manufacturing, to engineering.* Plan, organize, and manage deliverables from internal and/or contract development teams.* Manage product and project cost, participate in P&L analysis, review weekly sales data.* Support Sales and Marketing demo, meetings, and tradeshows.

El Segundo, California, Us

At Mattel I supported Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and Nabi brands with product management. I interfaced with creative, development, manufacturing and executive teams to bring project development synergy by applying the following principles. Project scheduling, team communication, prototyping, safety, testing, legal reviews, approvals, penetration testing, beta testing, focus groups, logistics, manufacturing, launch and after-market support for the following projects: Aristotle, Big Tab, Hot Wheels/Barbie Android Tablets, Barbie Tynker, Hologram Barbie and Hot Wheels ID. • Established product roadmap for tablet, wearable and IoT.• Developed product requirement documents (MRD/PRD) and business cases, based on research as well as feedback from sales staff and customers.• Authored data sheets, product application notes and user manuals.• Applied product management disciplines to work with teams of programmers, UI designers, graphics designers, and content developers to successfully produce and launch product to market.• Successfully sourced and qualified manufactures based on internal requirements for tablet, wearable and IoT.• Provided product management support for sales teams: feature definition, roadmap and inventory commitments, RFP content, customer support, training, presentations, documentation and issue resolution.Project Management:• Served as Project and Program manager for Barbie’s Tynker early programming platform.• In charge of security and privacy for HotWheels ID connected project.• Project managed Fisher Price Smart Toy Bear GDPR compliance and new app role out to both iOS and Android stores. Privacy and Security:• Played an instrumental role in strengthening security and privacy for all technical connected toys by assisting in creating Mattel’s security and privacy process, road show and implementing across all brands.

• Implemented product management disciplines during development of televisions to reach production.• Met financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.• Effectively managed project scope by ensuring any changes to scope were documented and approved with project change request forms. (ECN)• Tracked and reported on project milestones and provided status reports.• Successfully managed partners with software and hardware disciplines to deliver handmade samples to evaluate cost and study potential projects. • Identified product feature requirements based on analysis of market place, technology trends, competitive strategies and product offerings, and retailer business needs• As Project Manager, introduced the Westinghouse 4Kx2K CEDIA specification line of video monitors. • Worked with key partners during the beginning stages to garner information to properly deliver project specification to panel manufactures and software engineers.• Evaluated incoming samples during development and reported via incident report to engineering teams.• Oversaw the creation of User and Quick Start Guides, Warranty Cards, Carton Artwork and Packaging.• Assisted in qualifying and training manufacturing facilities to be potential Westinghouse partners.

Supported LCD TV product development for the consumer market. I developed test and measurements analysis plans to assist in test execution for QA/QC teams. A also diagnosed video and audio system failures on video displays and diagnosed root cause. Developed quality assurance procedures and reviewed plans for on-site QC. Tuned video displays for consumer and private trade shows.

Brea, Ca, Us

• Developed Plasma TV, LCD TVs, and DLP/LCDs Projectors for industrial and consumer market (NTSC/PAL).• Prepared and constructed both quick-look and analysis reports to improve products at each stage of development. • Reviewed industrial design and acquire approval from marketing and BU.• Scheduled and Coordinated all project material based on region (material includes: user guides, carton artwork, compliance/safety, quick start guides, technical brochures, packaging, rating labels, BOM reports, product RSPL, service training/support).• Assured product safety and compliance material has been submitted to proper agency. • Trained and oversee suppliers located in Taiwan, Japan and Mexico (Travel 9 to 15 times a year).• Issued ECR (Engineering Change Request) orders for both new and existing products.• Developed Test and Measurement Analysis Plans to assist in test execution for QA/QC teams.• Conduct competitive research and perform side-by-side evaluations with ViewSonic product line.• Performed factory audits to all prospect suppliers and assure they meet all proper ViewSonic safety standards all ISO certified (Facilities located in Japan, Taiwan and Mexico).• Conducted and lead weekly meetings with suppliers to assure project items are running smooth• Conducted on-site quality during product mass production to assure optimal and highest quality is achieved.• Trained worldwide ViewSonic sales teams on product line (Taiwan, China, North America and South America).• Tuned video displays for consumer and private trade shows.• Helped developed and maintain HDTV lab for product testing and showcase.

Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Jp

• Diagnosed technical problems and troubleshoot. • Examined machines mechanically and performed repairs by dismantling machines and rebuilding mechanically. • Troubleshoot, repaired, and rebuild AC and DC motors.• Troubleshoot and Repaired Hydraulic and Pneumatic Robot.• Repaired and calibrated high speed spindle C-axis.• Troubleshoot, repaired and calibrated power supplies to accurately provide DC power to Switchers.• Effectively interpret schematics and block diagrams to analyze and troubleshoot problem products.• Documented in detail product problems and resolutions.• Modified hardware and software to keep applications up to date.• Trained customers on proper use of machine and technology.

Bachelor'S Degree, Technical Management

Associate Of Science - As, Electronics