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Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan

As Managing Director of LITEON+ Innovation Program:- Led the development and implementation of LITEON's global co-innovation and business development program, focusing on sustainability, energy, and AI technologies- Built and managed a cross-functional team overseeing startup scouting, project management, VC relations, and marketing initiatives- Established strategic partnerships connecting global startups with LITEON's 8+ business units, facilitating proof-of-concept development and business collaboration opportunities- Designed and executed a comprehensive selection process including deal flow review, startup interviews, and pitch day events- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders including VCs, accelerators, trade offices, and corporate partners (e.g., Nvidia, AWS, ASUS)- Successfully launched X site innovation hub to foster startup collaboration and ecosystem development- Developed program structure balancing startup needs with corporate objectives, including PoC development, business opportunity exploration, and networking eventsKey Achievements:- Established LITEON+ as a strategic innovation platform connecting global startups with LITEON's $4.6B+ business- Created direct channels between startups and LITEON's decision-makers, accelerating innovation adoption- Built comprehensive support system providing startups with technical expertise, market access, and investment opportunities.

Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan

Hewlett-Packard – Leader of Sensor & Camera AI, IQ Technology Development and Research TeamSenior Team Manager | 2021-2023Responsibilities:• Led the development team in the areas of sensor and camera AI, IQ to ensure successful product introduction and UX optimization.• Designed and spearheaded the development of video and sensor algorithms within the team.• Managed and guided firmware engineering teams, overseeing FW architecture, schematic reviews, and manufacturing tool development.• Optimized subjective IQ through FW tuning and algorithm development to enhance user experience.• Formulated team growth and development strategies.• Implemented cost management and control measures for sensor and camera module.• Established video labs for Microsoft RTM, Google Meet, and Zoom Room environments, facilitating subjective and objective validation and development.Patents: U.S. Patent 10,990,203 U.S. Patent 17/052365 U.S. Patent 16/617947 U.S. Patent 16/641563 U.S. Patent 16/092944 U.S. Patent 15/770563 U.S. Patent 16/067758

Taipei

• Managed the input device team, overseeing new product development and extending the new business model to support HP in gaining maximum benefits and fostering robust cooperation with vendors.• Conducted supplier chain design and assessed manufacturing capabilities.Evaluated benefits in cost, design, and innovation.Developed and managed relationships with ODMs Implemented quality management measures for ODM manufacturing, resulting in an improved Annual Return Rate from 0.78% in 2015 to 0.56% in 2019, achieving an average yearly improvement of 22%.Maintained rigorous cost management through engineering research and refinement, leading to significant cost savings of $14.5M in 2015 and $8.7M in 2020 through complexity reduction and module common-use across platforms.• Managed and developed the R&D team.Built innovation capability through concept/idea management and the creation of intellectual property in gray areas.Achieved a 27% reduction in keyboard module weight compared to the previous generation, with the magnesium bracket weighing less than 10g, making the total module weight 55g and positioning it as a leader in the industry.Ensured robust team design capability to mitigate potential risks during the development phase by refining the design review process and improving overall module design quality.• Continuously refined the ME (Mechanical Engineering), EE (Electrical Engineering), and SW (Software) development processes to optimize resource utilization.• Streamlined the product roadmap in collaboration with the US team to align with the company's business strategy.Focused on reducing keyboard module complexity, resulting in effective communication between the architecture team, marketing team, ODMs, and vendors, leveraging efficient tooling design, complexity reduction, and module common-use across platforms, contributing to significant cost savings of $14.5M in 2015 and $8.7M in 2020.

Logitech International S.A – Senior Mechanical Design EngineerRetail Mouse Product Line Mechanical R&D Team | 2006 – 2012Responsibilities:• Led mechanical engineering (ME) design for the mouse product line.• Engaged in "Product Front End" activities during new product development.Collaborated with marketing (MKT) to contribute to product roadmap planning, aligning with company business strategy.Defined product features for specific target groups.Gathered end customer feedback and identified pain points to develop solutions.Identified and created customer needs, emphasizing user experience.Worked closely with industrial design teams from project initiation to finalize the industrial design (ID) shape.• Conducted design feasibility studies considering all constraints and proposed optimal solutions.Utilized Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to translate marketing requests into engineering functional specifications.Evaluated industrial shape limitations and manufacturing process requirements.Developed design concepts to achieve robust functional performance.Created prototypes for user preference and usability testing.Performed cost analysis against features and evaluated schedules.Assessed technology availability and associated risks.Presented the best solutions to marketing.• Managed innovation within the team.Facilitated brainstorming sessions and introduced new methods to foster innovation.Conducted regular studies of competitor samples and improvement cases.Utilized quick prototyping to review and refine ideas, gathering feedback from all stakeholders.

Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan

• Led mechanical design efforts for laptop keyboard modules.• Designed various components, including plastic parts (keycaps/scissors), silicone rubber components, stamping parts, and force and distance (F/D) curves.• Participated in design reviews with ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) partners during the initial stages, ensuring that design performance and quality met cost, performance, and schedule requirements.• Served as a key point of contact with ODM customers for overall technical discussions.• Provided training and guidance to staff in China through job assignments.• Developed checklists to expedite the mechanical development process, such as design guidelines, DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) checklists, tooling review checklists, and product debugging references.• Streamlined and simplified mechanical working processes to increase overall efficiency.

Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan

Responsibilities:• Led mechanical design efforts for laptop power adapters.• Conducted power adapter mechanical design activities.• Addressed tooling and assembly issues, providing debugging and troubleshooting support.• Conducted testing to meet certification criteria and successfully obtained certifications within the scheduled plan.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs)