Romain Sumi Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Ge, Ch

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Bern Area, Switzerland

Global leader in developing, producing and selling a broad portfolio of peripherals for machine tools. With 800 collaborators and 8 production sites worldwide, LNS is providing a one stop shop solution for peripherals.Responsible for R&D in Europe, Asia and USA, Global Product Management organization and Marketing, about 30 people. Driving the complete Product Life Cycle (PLC), successfully releasing multiple products to regional markets in four product lines. In charge of patents… Show more Global leader in developing, producing and selling a broad portfolio of peripherals for machine tools. With 800 collaborators and 8 production sites worldwide, LNS is providing a one stop shop solution for peripherals.Responsible for R&D in Europe, Asia and USA, Global Product Management organization and Marketing, about 30 people. Driving the complete Product Life Cycle (PLC), successfully releasing multiple products to regional markets in four product lines. In charge of patents, trademarks, brands, Corporate Identity (CI). • Established strong technical leadership, deploying and staffing new innovation labs in U.S, Europe and Asia to strengthen the global R&D activities, ensuring coordinated design and accelerated NP introduction.• Grew the Global Product Management team, with strong focus on market needs. Developed harmonized product roadmaps, aligning key stakeholders from Sales & Marketing, manufacturing and Supply Chain. • Led new product development with high focus on product performance and cost optimization nurturing collaboration throughout the development process with global supply chain and operations. • Defined, designed and deployed the Industry 4.0 ( IIoT ) program for the company. From market definition through Product Management, to full hw & sw design and deployment with marketing launch plan. Show less

Bern Area, Switzerland

Responsible for Marketing, Product Management and R&D worldwide.• Managed branding, product naming, and global IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks• Deployed and maintained global practices of product management across product lines.• Established strong technical management structure with line managers and technical directors, creating new synergies between globally distributed engineering teams.• Drove the Product Management and Technical integration of a Japanese… Show more Responsible for Marketing, Product Management and R&D worldwide.• Managed branding, product naming, and global IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks• Deployed and maintained global practices of product management across product lines.• Established strong technical management structure with line managers and technical directors, creating new synergies between globally distributed engineering teams.• Drove the Product Management and Technical integration of a Japanese company after its acquisition. Show less

Industry`s pioneer and world leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing the most advanced and reliable wire-saws for the semiconductor and Solar photovoltaic industries.Functional director in Executive Team, in charge of all technology and product development. Over 60 people.• Provided continuity in technology leadership during a period of high turn over within the Executive team • Established strong technical management structure with line managers and technical… Show more Industry`s pioneer and world leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing the most advanced and reliable wire-saws for the semiconductor and Solar photovoltaic industries.Functional director in Executive Team, in charge of all technology and product development. Over 60 people.• Provided continuity in technology leadership during a period of high turn over within the Executive team • Established strong technical management structure with line managers and technical directors • Deployed world-class cleaning & metrology laboratory to support advanced technical process development • Led cross functional programs at major international accounts Show less

Head of R&D and engineering at PWS (Precision Wafering Systems, formerly HCT), part of the Solar Business Group at Applied Materials.• Drove the technical integration of the HCT engineering and process teams during the acquisition phase.• Managed growth of Swiss technical organization during integration by large US company • Established a complete Test & Validation group supporting new product & advanced process development • Created an Engineering Program Management office,… Show more Head of R&D and engineering at PWS (Precision Wafering Systems, formerly HCT), part of the Solar Business Group at Applied Materials.• Drove the technical integration of the HCT engineering and process teams during the acquisition phase.• Managed growth of Swiss technical organization during integration by large US company • Established a complete Test & Validation group supporting new product & advanced process development • Created an Engineering Program Management office, introducing complete product life cycle methodology Show less

Joined “HCT Shaping System SA” three month before its acquisition by Applied Materials.• Regrouped and took over the lead of R&D, innovation engineering and sustaining engineering

Innovative lighting component manufacturer leveraging plasma physics and high-frequency electronics to commercialize breakthrough developments in energy efficient, long-life lighting technology.• Drove programs from development to ramping up production in China • Established solid foundation for program management methodology

Sr. Operation Engineering Lead for PowerMac & iMac. Leading a team of engineers driving all technical issues related to Final Assembly & Test of manufacturing processes to ensure closure during new product introduction.• Ensured manufacturing readiness for production with contract manufacturers in the US and in Asia • Successfully Project Managed the first Intel based iMac, from stealth development to mass production • Main point of contact between operations and core… Show more Sr. Operation Engineering Lead for PowerMac & iMac. Leading a team of engineers driving all technical issues related to Final Assembly & Test of manufacturing processes to ensure closure during new product introduction.• Ensured manufacturing readiness for production with contract manufacturers in the US and in Asia • Successfully Project Managed the first Intel based iMac, from stealth development to mass production • Main point of contact between operations and core engineering for all technical aspects related to production• In charge of the production builds in US and China during the development phase, tracking all technical issues and design bugs for feedback to core engineering team. Show less

Led full development cycle from initial R&D through manufacturing release of Workstations and Digital Media products. Established strong collaboration with manufacturing, marketing and customer support organizations.• Overcame challenge of extreme budgetary constraints by redefining R&D process, successfully managing cross-functional development of a tightly integrated workstation package within critical time constraints.• Successfully led design and development of core elements of… Show more Led full development cycle from initial R&D through manufacturing release of Workstations and Digital Media products. Established strong collaboration with manufacturing, marketing and customer support organizations.• Overcame challenge of extreme budgetary constraints by redefining R&D process, successfully managing cross-functional development of a tightly integrated workstation package within critical time constraints.• Successfully led design and development of core elements of several high performance products • Co-chair of Product Strategy Board, reviewing new concepts and creating product roadmaps Show less

Established and grew engineering teams distributed across US and Europe, responsible for repair operations of spareparts supporting all products. In charge of support engineering, program management, and quality assurance.• Instituted repair operations outsourcing, leveraging local skill sets at substantially reduced costs through thorough re-engineering of repair and test processes. Instituted “best in class” quarterly reviews• Coordinated closely with senior SGI–Switzerland… Show more Established and grew engineering teams distributed across US and Europe, responsible for repair operations of spareparts supporting all products. In charge of support engineering, program management, and quality assurance.• Instituted repair operations outsourcing, leveraging local skill sets at substantially reduced costs through thorough re-engineering of repair and test processes. Instituted “best in class” quarterly reviews• Coordinated closely with senior SGI–Switzerland managers in establishing in-house European repair center Show less

Responsible for supporting all repair and upgrade activity for electronic boards, peripherals and power supplies.• Forged and maintained strong link with manufacturing engineering, ensuring ongoing participation in design and manufacturing loop which enabled rapid implementation of diagnostic and test processes

Managed introductions of products and manufacturing processes from Californian to European facilities. Responsible for ramping up European workstation production, including deployment of test processes and diagnostics, personnel training, creation and maintenance of documentation and overall engineering support.

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