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Cross functional leader and program manager that leads complex projects and key initiatives to improve product quality, cost and time-to-market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Product Management, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Compliance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. Lead up to 4 programs simultaneously.- Identify and manage risks around product quality and schedule to ensure minimal project impact- Lead initiative to implement Jira with contract manufacturer and cross functional teams to track quality, test and Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly issues - Serve as Jira Administrator and created custom issues, workflows and automation that aligned with key initiatives and improved efficiency- Lead team that launched highest performance modular firewall in the market (PA-7500)- Create and manage program schedules to identify critical path and key milestones that align between hardware and software- Train new NPI Program Manager hires on key tools and processes- Documented Product Life Cycle process in order to drive continuous improvement initiatives- Created and maintain consolidated product roadmap with build schedules across NPI projects to help management with resource planning

Santa Clara, Ca

Cross functional leader and program manager that lead complex projects and key initiatives.Tracked KPIs, developed phase gate release criteria and enforced completion of hardware validation with buy-in from cross-functional team- Facilitated DfM/DfA with Contract Manufacturer- Supported Test Engineering in meeting DfT objectives and implementation of functional test at CM - Tracked 2nd and multi-source qualifications to ensure supply chain continuity at time of product release- Created and lead team that drove Design for Excellence to document and implement processes to support DfM, DfA, DfR, DfT and DfQ

Milpitas, Ca

• Organizes, plans and directs program schedules and budgets• Responsible for tracking relevant metrics and drive action items based on results.• Provides support, knowledge and expertise with contract negotiations as required.• Oversees all interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of all commitments made relative to product development timelines, delivery, quality and the required business metrics.• Reviews program proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding requirements, procedures for accomplishing program, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of program.• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of program, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of personnel.• Manages the coordination of product life cycle activities with P&L and customer satisfaction.• Key channel of communication for customers and act as escalation in the event of customer issues.

•Creates Statement of Works based on customer requirements or more detailed instructions if required•Manages relationships with customers on a day to day basis along with internal sales and Product Managers of other product lines•Manages orders in manufacturing floors at Fremont, CA facility•Negotiates pricing for projects and proposals•Forecasts future labor or planning•Takes on projects to improve the day to day operations of the manufacturing floors•Sets detailed specifications and implement production plans•Oversees process design projects and make sure the projects are completed on time

Designs and implements chemical processes, instrumentation and equipment; provides expertise in phosphor engineering, design and/or scale-up; leads the manufacturing operation in sustaining and problem solving processes.Responsibilities:• Sustain current manufacturing processes using SPC • Release SOCs and SOPs to manufacturing using design and development process• Establish manufacturing processes for new equipment• Improve existing processes to increase product performance or improve manufacturability• Developed and recommended new process formulas and technologies to achieve cost effectiveness and improved product quality• Establish and maintain calibration and maintenance records for all manufacturing equipment• Create and maintain control documents for manufacturing• Supervise Process Engineering technician/EngineerAccomplishments:• Improved first pass yields by up to 15% for silicate phosphor• Implemented new yield tracking tool for manufacturing• Implemented engineering controls for manufacturing processes to improve variability• Upgraded talent on Process Engineering team

Fremont

Designs and implements chemical processes, instrumentation and equipment, providing expertise in phosphor engineering, design and process and/or scale-up, and assists the manufacturing operation in problem solving with regards to equipment and systems.• Process Engineer Level 1• Responsible for all processes for silicate manufacturing

Milpitas,Ca