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Arcadia, California, US

The leading provider of high speed CMOS image sensors and imaging solutions.

Shanghai, Shanghai, CN

Santa Clara, California, US

• Directed Product Definition, System Architect, Product Launch, Go-To-Market Strategy, Website, Webinar, Business Development and Wins
• Collaborated with Google to enable Facial Authentication (FA) on Android 10 in 2018
• Developed 2D NIR based FA solution and certified by Google in 2019
• Launched F416 in 2020 - optimized RealSense D-series for FA
• Launched RealSense ID F450/F455 in 2021 - Active Stereo 3D based small form factor low-cost Plug-N-Play Facial Authentication Solutions

Santa Clara, CA, US

• Machine vision market development including AR/VR, Drones, IoT, Robots, and more
• Image sensors, LCOS display panels, and ASICs for AR/VR, pico projector, smart shelves, and wearable displays
• Building up ecosystems with OEMs and partners

San Francisco, CA, US

• Enabled natural user interface for PC/notebook, mobile/tablet, Automotive, Game, industrial, VR/AR, and more
• Built up the ecosystem – use case development, SDK release, developers support
• Developed and launched Leap Motion Controllers (2013), HP Envy Notebook (2013), Casino Game Machine (2014), Trio-Tech Legoland Ninjago (2015), Mixed Reality (2015)

Santa Clara, CA, US

• Marketing and Business development for Gaming, Webcam, Tablet, Mobile, Home entertainment, Telepresence, IP Cam, and other applications.
• Developed machine vision market and ecosystem - Delivered global shutter sensors and USB stereo camera controllers - Helped computer vision companies to enable their algorithms
• Bought up OmniVision to be the #1 image sensor supplier – Secured Apple, Google, Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, Lenovo, Samsung, LG, etc.

Santa Clara, CA, US

• Image sensor & ASIC Product marketing for Webcam/Notebook, Gaming, Tablet, MP3/PMP, Home Entertainment, and Security markets
• Business development for emerging markets
• Set up marketing strategy, product roadmap, and NPI (New Product Introduction) for sensor and ASIC products
• Delivered first UVC solution for Microsoft Lifecam, Dell Notebook, and PS Eye
• Set 30/30/30 rule for webcam/notebook market – 30 dB at 30 lux with 30fps
• Released first native HD sensor to consumer market with 3um pixel

Santa Clara, CA, US

• Designed various USB 1.0/1.1/2.0 camera controllers and ASICs for notebook/webcam, gaming, mobile, and other verticals
• System Architect, Algorithm, ASIC Design, and System Integration
• Significant contribution to company IPO in 2000

• Project leader for a Korean Government Incubator Project – USB Camera Controller
• Designed USB full speed keyboard controllers, IEEE 1284 (parallel port) bridge

Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, KR

• Developed advanced products and transferred to related BUs - analog still camera, digital still camera, digital VCR, DSC processor, and HDTV Graphic Controller
• System Architect, Algorithm, FPGA, ASIC design, and System Integration