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Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

I managed the operational activities to enable multiple alternate source strategies with new suppliers, achieving a 20-30% savings in material and service costs. I influenced and managed supplier relationships, including contract manufacturing and 3PL, and mentored and collaborated with suppliers to meet KPIs on quality, on-time delivery, inventory, and service cost targets.I was also responsible for yield, and technical analysis of all ICs tested with international OSAT partners, including yield, efficiency, and cost improvement activities to increase product margins.In addition to these responsibilities, I provided triple functional roles within the organisation, providing operational, strategic analysis, tactical execution, and technical advice across multiple levels. Overall, my experience at Sequans Communications has provided me with extensive expertise in supply chain management, technical analysis, and operations management, making me a well-rounded professional in the industry.Noteworthy Career Highlights in this role include• Expanded manufacturing operations into Taiwan beyond Korea and Singapore.• Achieved more than 30% savings in the LTE Cassiopeia product range.• Led the operations activities of the team to expand manufacturing operations into Taiwan beyond Korea and Singapore successfully.• Was part of the operations team to launch the industry's first chip with GSMA certification.• Received a special bonus given to only the top 5% of the workforce in 2018.

Singapore

As the Company Director and Country Manager for Sequans Communications in Singapore, I managed all aspects of the company's operations in the region. This included overseeing a team of 8 staff members and handling full office administrative duties such as finance, compensation, benefits, and leasing.In addition to managing day-to-day operations, I was responsible for managing the company's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that we aligned with corporate directions and country-specific restrictions.

Singapore

I was privileged to lead and manage all operations, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing activities across Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan. As the Local Country Manager, I was responsible for establishing the Singapore office, including staffing, legal, human resources, and benefits.In this role, I identified and expanded partners to support the growing manufacturing business in Taiwan and Korea, resulting in more than 20% cost savings. Additionally, I served as a project manager for new products, leading to successful offload into OSAT for mass production.As the Test Manager in the Production Technology Division, I was responsible for test development and qualification of products with designers for introduction to mass production. I also provided technical knowledge transfer and consultancy to suppliers to resolve manufacturing-related problems.My contributions helped drive business growth, increase manufacturing efficiency, and enhance supply chain management. Noteworthy Career Highlights in this role include• Received a special bonus awarded to selected employees in the company in 2008.• Expanded foundry activities into Korea and additional manufacturing operations beyond Singapore in Taiwan and South Korea

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, With Distinction

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