Direct responsibility in managing a team of 14 team members (in field technical service, application lab and R&D group). Provide trade support and delivering innovation in polyester/nylon fibers and aramid fibers in industrial applications and automotive tire cord fabrication.

Leadership in implementing and driving technology innovations platform for fiber products in apparel and home textile applications. (1) Regional linkage to global R&D and technology teams (product, process, trends) to build the centre of exellence in manufacturing and technology capabilities. (2) Lead a team of 6 members (including R&D and field technical service). Led the R&D development work of differentiated nylon offerings in carpet applications. Delivered ~ $10MM revenue… Show more Leadership in implementing and driving technology innovations platform for fiber products in apparel and home textile applications. (1) Regional linkage to global R&D and technology teams (product, process, trends) to build the centre of exellence in manufacturing and technology capabilities. (2) Lead a team of 6 members (including R&D and field technical service). Led the R&D development work of differentiated nylon offerings in carpet applications. Delivered ~ $10MM revenue 2010. Adopted principles of determing market needs, financial estimates, building value propositions, technical feasbility (stage gate process). (3) Product quality leadership. Frontline to support and resolve trade quality issues with customers while working with operations. Establish end use performance guidelines while working with Apparel brand retailers(4) Establishment of regionalized R&D centre with talent and skill capabilities. Responsibilities included hiring and building up the team and cross leveraging with US R&D team to generate 3 new product portfolios in carpet applications. (5) Provide Technology Oversights in the qualification of 3rd party vendors in outsourcing of products. Show less

Technology leader for apparel in Asia Pacific. Lead to team of technical marketing specialists to provide front line technology support to direct customers in driving new products and identifying market needs for immediate translation into a fiber product offering.(1) Responsible to support product line consolidation in minimizing SKUs. Included in the testing and qualification of products at customer mills to ensure that there is seamless transition. (2) Supported marketing and… Show more Technology leader for apparel in Asia Pacific. Lead to team of technical marketing specialists to provide front line technology support to direct customers in driving new products and identifying market needs for immediate translation into a fiber product offering.(1) Responsible to support product line consolidation in minimizing SKUs. Included in the testing and qualification of products at customer mills to ensure that there is seamless transition. (2) Supported marketing and R&D in products for application in ready to wear and initimate apparel. Designed fabric and fiber measurements to demonstrate values to each of the different segment. Develop understanding on apparel value chain from fiber to finished garments with an objective to understand the pricing mechanism to support price settings. (3) Regional led to commercialize and promote technology licensing in new LYCRA(R) application techniques in denims and stretch jerseys. Establish alternative revenue streams through licensing technologies. Show less

Process engineer with DuPont facility @ Tuas Singapore for LYCRA(R) manufacturing. Responsibilties included(1) Implementation of global best manufacturing practises to optimise equipment uptime and product quality excellence. (2) Six Sigma trained and pursued projects to drive cost improvements with ~ $50M with yield improvements through bottlenecks elimination. (3) Management of site specific issues related to trade quality issues. Engagement with global site quality… Show more Process engineer with DuPont facility @ Tuas Singapore for LYCRA(R) manufacturing. Responsibilties included(1) Implementation of global best manufacturing practises to optimise equipment uptime and product quality excellence. (2) Six Sigma trained and pursued projects to drive cost improvements with ~ $50M with yield improvements through bottlenecks elimination. (3) Management of site specific issues related to trade quality issues. Engagement with global site quality teams, commercial teams to build up root cause analysis and monitor improvement activities. Show less