Sameer Chandani, Phd Email & Phone Number

Penang, Malaysia

• Manage multi-function engineering teams responsible for supporting manufacture, testand failure analysis of optical transceivers in Asia based factories and CMs• Meet quarterly targets for yield, RMAs, annual return rate and NPI cycles• Lead manufacturing and R&D technical teams worldwide in reducing factory excursions• Implement a culture of strong 8D problem solving skills and Kaizen mentality• Technical guidance on failure analysis for hard code & customer sensitive… Show more • Manage multi-function engineering teams responsible for supporting manufacture, testand failure analysis of optical transceivers in Asia based factories and CMs• Meet quarterly targets for yield, RMAs, annual return rate and NPI cycles• Lead manufacturing and R&D technical teams worldwide in reducing factory excursions• Implement a culture of strong 8D problem solving skills and Kaizen mentality• Technical guidance on failure analysis for hard code & customer sensitive RMAs• Design and implement processes to drive down scrap rate and bonepiles• Coach and mentor key talent to enable strong technical career development• Continue roles and responsibilities of Senior Engineering Manager Show less

Penang, Malaysia

• Managed test and failure analysis teams in developing/maintaining test software• Influenced R&D teams on design for manufacturability and testability at design phase• Reduced CapEx by identifying test time reduction and equipment sharing opportunities• Assisted planning teams to ensure sufficient manufacturing capacity• Managed NPI activities from R&D sites in to mass manufacture• Continuous improvement of test software to reduce test time, increase capacity andreduce… Show more • Managed test and failure analysis teams in developing/maintaining test software• Influenced R&D teams on design for manufacturability and testability at design phase• Reduced CapEx by identifying test time reduction and equipment sharing opportunities• Assisted planning teams to ensure sufficient manufacturing capacity• Managed NPI activities from R&D sites in to mass manufacture• Continuous improvement of test software to reduce test time, increase capacity andreduce operator errors• Continued in the role as Senior Technical Specialist Show less

Penang, Malaysia

• Technically guided and supported Engineering, R&D and Customer Support teams• Improved overall technical capability of teams through technical sessions & training• Identified, developed and implemented creative and reliable methods to improve yieldsand on-time delivery with R&D teams and CM engineers• Identified root causes and implemented corrective actions during all Manufacturingphases

Ottawa, Canada

• Technical interface between customers and R&D team to capture product specification,and carry out spec response including gap analysis• Performed optical link testing to determine component compliance to customer spec• Worked directly with customers in support of new product integration and to addressproduct performance issues• Created marketing collateral including datasheets, evaluation kits, application notes andwhite papers• Prepared live customer demos for new… Show more • Technical interface between customers and R&D team to capture product specification,and carry out spec response including gap analysis• Performed optical link testing to determine component compliance to customer spec• Worked directly with customers in support of new product integration and to addressproduct performance issues• Created marketing collateral including datasheets, evaluation kits, application notes andwhite papers• Prepared live customer demos for new products, including trade show presentations Show less

Vancouver, Bc, Canada

• Design, modelling, fabrication, characterization and calibration of fiber-optic sensors (liquid level sensor, temperature sensor, refractometer, electric field sensor, electro-optic sensor)• Optical test and measurement of integrated-optic and fiber-based components• Evaluation, purchase and procurement of optical and electronic components• Management and administration of laboratory• System automation and data and image acquisition using LabView™

Burlington, On, Canada

• PCB Design of Hybrid Multi Chip Modules (MCM’s) for hearing aids• Project leader and technical supervisor of a 10-member team/s• Assessment of product feasibility, schedule and costs • Prototype evaluation and qualification• Preparation of technical reviews and ISO product documentation

Ph.D., Electrical Engineering

Optical Fiber-Based Sensors using D-Fibers PUBLICATIONS • S. M. Chandani and N. A. F. Jaeger, “Refractive index sensor based on etched.

M.A.Sc., Electrical Engineering

Fiber Optic Probe for Electro-Optic Sampling PUBLICATIONS: • S. M. Chandani, “Fiber-based probe for electro-optic sampling”, IEEE.

B.Sc.E, Engineering Physics (Electrical Option)