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Bellevue, Wa

Bothell, Wa

Bellevue, Wa

Oversee diverse team of engineers and scientists to develop new technology proof of concepts across broad range of scientific disciplines. Established the technical foundation for new Metamaterials Surface Antenna technology; provide expert supervision to the development for proof of concept prototype with a long-term product development plan for new independent business spin-out.* Took part in the development of IP evaluation process to qualify new innovations based on technical feasibility and business value, promoting lab projects with greater potential market success

Redmond, Wa

Program Manager | Pico Projectors Directed the global cross-functional product development for the world’s first laser pico projector the SHOWWX. Responsible for defining the team, setting the project goals, establishing the project schedule, identifying projects risks, and developing the project budget. Assigned to manage supply chain; took part in the material procurement and manufacturing ramp; interfaced with international key suppliers on a weekly basis to manage production volumes, quality concerns and critical feedback.* Pioneered and certified procedure for the initial project development of ShowWX; prototypes were featured in mass media which include Popular Science, Wall Street Journal, Business Week, MSNBC and CNN.* Earned reputation for quality, timely completion of projects, and total customer satisfaction resulting into multiple product awards including Macworld Best Show 2010, CES Innovations Honoree Award 2010 and Last Gadget Standing 2010.Program Manager | Barcode Scanners Took full charge in motivating and encouraging the team to improve their production and to take ownership of their projects. Adapted and introduced a program that had significant technical challenges; developed and implemented a recovery strategy; and delivered a quality product.* Served as leader of the energized employee team; instilled winning spirit in the workplace by recognizing and celebrating individual and team wins - Drove product return rate from more than 10% to less than 1% in one year* Implemented the Integrated Product Development process to create a more cohesive and effective development team

Greater Milwaukee Area

Quality Manager | Molecular Imaging (CT, PET & Nuclear)Directed a global team focused on driving resolution of Customer Quality issues on PET, CT & Nuclear medical imaging equipment. Chosen to represent the team in Internal and External audits (ISO, UL, FDA, and GMED).* Played a pivotal role in leading a team in meeting two key corporate quality initiatives; successfully closed more than 500 over–due field safety modifications on less than 20,000 systems; and led successful reduction of product safety report back-log by more than 50%Lead Program Integrator | Positions Emissions Tomography EngineeringProject-managed the global cross-functional $5.2M project–detailed budget management. Conceptualized and implemented detailed Integrated Product Development plan, including critical dependency identification, key functional deliverables, key reviews, key deliverable completion criteria, program staffing, team organization, and contingency plans.* Significantly exceeded all quality and reliability goals by 10%* Developed the verification and validation plan to ensure that all customer and product requirements were fully tested and functional* Promoted to handle and run HW & SW foundations for next-generation products* Received GE Global Technology Award for outstanding program executionLead Service Integrator | PET EngineeringPlanned and utilized Service Readiness strategy for two major equipment lines; assigned to train more than 60 field engineers regarding the installation and service procedures, writing the service documentation, and providing technical support when equipment issues occurred.* Created and implemented a global electronic procedure for the Field Modification development and approval process* Generated upgrade procedures and documentation vital for five major software upgrades and five major hardware upgrades

Irving, Tx

Ms, Engineering

Bse, Biomedical Engineering