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Portland, Oregon Area

VP Operations and Business DevelopmentProGrAnalog is a self-funded startup focused on creating integrated circuit designs and innovative test tools. Deployed solutions for all business needs such as payroll and MRP systems, website content and QuickBooks. Collaborated with team members to design, develop, and market an integrated circuit (switch) followed.

Tualatin, OR

Responsible for CUI’s High end digital Point of Load DC-DC converters and standard product DC-DC converter product lines. Led engineering, applications and sales teams in the weekly Go to market meetings driving the closure of open items to reduce risks, achieve performance against schedule and address customer needs. Developed pricing strategies for.

Hillsboro, OR

Direct and coordinate SW and HW development activities in support of a new Intel product family by deploying new test SW and HW into our Asian manufacturing partner. As primary interface into the supplier, track manufacturing indicators, resolve issues, identify and drive quality improvement plans for test. Directly responsible for ensuring external team.

San Jose, CA

Maxim acquired Volterra October 1, 2013. Working remotely, managed high power Protection IC and POL voltage regulator product lines. Responsible for feature selection, schedule and product cost by working closely with cross functional teams to ensure high quality products were available to customers on time. Directed and coordinated server marketing.

Hillsboro, OR

Ultra Mobile Group Directed the definition of the next generation mixed signal ICs and executed validation of mixed signal ICs intended for hand held devices. Created and defined new product development processes including validation improvement strategies and monitoring tools to measure issue closure rate, product performance gaps and other key criteria..

Dupont, WA

• Enterprise Products GroupDirected architecture roadmap, product development, path-finding, R&D, validation and supplier enabling strategy in US and Asia providing new technology voltage regulators and AC-DC power.
• Responsible for $8M budget and 44 staff members in 4 countries ensuring that appropriate equipment and resources were available to meet an expanding product lineup in a timely, cost effective manner.
• Thirteen years direct engagement with silicon and power supply companies including supplier selection, establishing strategic road maps and implementing appropriate Program Management and R&D interactions to ensure.
• Built strong and vital organizations as demonstrated by the creation and growth of a world class R&D team by meeting with direct staff privately and as a group on a weekly basis to gain insight and provide direction..
• Directed the strategy for identifying technology barriers in and initiated R&D efforts to remove same.
• Conceptualized and implemented “Green Server” R&D program that provided 30% efficiency improvement in switching PS and industry’s highest density 90% efficient high current voltage regulator as well as several other.

Portland, Oregon Area

Coordinated all aspects of server system development supporting EPSD’s next generation multi-processor platforms. Managed design process, vendor tooling and first article inspection for sheet metal and plastic components. Ensured system qualification requirements were met including, AC/DC power supply testing, system thermal testing, shock/vibe, package.

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