Zoltan Somodi

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Product Manager at Lightware @ Lightware Visual Engineering
hong kong, central and western district, hong kong
Zoltan Somodi's Location
Budapest, Budapest, Hungary, Hungary
About Zoltan Somodi

My journey in engineering science commenced at the age of 14. Over the course of 18 years of education and work, I have gained diverse experience across various areas of the industry, including manufacturing, after-sales, supply chain operations, people management, software development and software testing.Over the past decade, I have been transitioning from deep technical engineering to management, shifting my focus from hardware to software. During this time, I have collaborated with a growing number of individuals, contributing to their professional development and fostering growth, both for myself and the companies I am working for.

Zoltan Somodi's Current Company Details
Lightware Visual Engineering

Lightware Visual Engineering

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Product Manager at Lightware
hong kong, central and western district, hong kong
Website:
lightware.com
Employees:
100
Zoltan Somodi Work Experience Details
  • Lightware Visual Engineering
    Product Manager
    Lightware Visual Engineering Apr 2024 - Present
    Hungary
  • Ibm
    Manufacturing Engineering Manager
    Ibm Jul 2021 - Apr 2024
    Vác, Pest, Hungary
    After a tough mission tranfer to IBM Mexico, I got the chance to lead a fantastic manufacturing engineering team, and join again to the local manufacturing activities. My team were responsible to grant infrastructural prerequisites (like select, plan capital, procure and install crane), process instructions and tooling for the manufacturing operators. Parallel to keep up to date all of these, including shop floor control system and follow the product changes.Beside of the main, daily… Show more After a tough mission tranfer to IBM Mexico, I got the chance to lead a fantastic manufacturing engineering team, and join again to the local manufacturing activities. My team were responsible to grant infrastructural prerequisites (like select, plan capital, procure and install crane), process instructions and tooling for the manufacturing operators. Parallel to keep up to date all of these, including shop floor control system and follow the product changes.Beside of the main, daily activity I was nominated to be the Industry 4.0 (and 5.0 :) ) lead for the site.In this position I had the chance to be familiar to a lot of new technologies, like collaborative robots, RPA automation.Leading the Industry 4.0 transformation also means organising I4.0 workshops and increase the embrace level of new technologies through educational initiatives and reward system.Under the I4 focal point umbrella, I was able to establish (of course with the help of lot of fantastic colleague) a client center that was aimed to organise client visits to present IBM solutions and manufacturing site.I was able to meet a lot of great angineer and clients form the industry. Show less
  • Ibm
    Manager - Dvelopement And Advisory
    Ibm Jul 2017 - Apr 2024
    During these years I was able to manage six different teams, from client facing roles (Technical Advisors who support our biggest customers) through IT security and software testing and development.In team size the software testing team was the biggest. Leading the team to geather new missions, resulted in a threefold increase in team size.The team was in charge to execute stress and regression test on IBMstorage virtualisation sowftware.During the team growth and the… Show more During these years I was able to manage six different teams, from client facing roles (Technical Advisors who support our biggest customers) through IT security and software testing and development.In team size the software testing team was the biggest. Leading the team to geather new missions, resulted in a threefold increase in team size.The team was in charge to execute stress and regression test on IBMstorage virtualisation sowftware.During the team growth and the development part of the team also increased. Their main mission were to automate test test cases and test sequences to avoid manual inteventions and reach the highest test coverage.I was able to visit the user group meetings in UK, organised by the business units. These events were held twice a year and granted a possibility to the clients to meet with the program managers and developers. Show less
  • Ibm
    Test Engineering - Team Leader
    Ibm Feb 2014 - Jul 2017
    Ibm Data Storage Factory At Vác
    As I became the team leader of test engineering team, I faced with a group who were in charge for very different kind of tests with absolutely different roles and responsibilities. The members are working independently and sometimes not on-site.As Team Leader the main tasks are:- Set-up friendly and open-minded climate for the team- Prioritize the tasks for team members- Represent the team on regular management reviews- Manage improvement projects- Set-up clear and… Show more As I became the team leader of test engineering team, I faced with a group who were in charge for very different kind of tests with absolutely different roles and responsibilities. The members are working independently and sometimes not on-site.As Team Leader the main tasks are:- Set-up friendly and open-minded climate for the team- Prioritize the tasks for team members- Represent the team on regular management reviews- Manage improvement projects- Set-up clear and efficient reporting and working system for the team- Set-up regular team meetings, work meetings- Developing member skills- Personalized management styles- Manage people remotely Show less
  • Ibm
    Pme
    Ibm Nov 2012 - Jan 2014
    Ibm Data Storage Factory At Vác
    I started to work for IBM as a PME and was responsible for 3 different suppliers.As Procurement Manufacturing Engineer the main tasks were:- New Product ImplementationKeep in touch with development, manufacturing and sub-suppliers to aim the smooth implementation of any product changes. Preparing engineering change implementations at suppliers side and doing first article inspections, modelling, piloting and qualifications.- Supplier Connection and QualitySet-up a… Show more I started to work for IBM as a PME and was responsible for 3 different suppliers.As Procurement Manufacturing Engineer the main tasks were:- New Product ImplementationKeep in touch with development, manufacturing and sub-suppliers to aim the smooth implementation of any product changes. Preparing engineering change implementations at suppliers side and doing first article inspections, modelling, piloting and qualifications.- Supplier Connection and QualitySet-up a continuous and efficient communication with the suppliers. Arrange weekly conference calls where all the actual items, quality measurements, engineering changes could be discussed.Request and review failure analysis and 8D reports for different kind of failures. Show less
  • Cordon Electronics
    Line Manager
    Cordon Electronics May 2009 - Sep 2012
    Hungary - Budapest
    As the company was in touch with Philips and was a contracted after-sales, repair and rework site for in warranty units, the department was in charge to do lvl1-lvl4 repairs on TV main boards.The number of managed employees were ~30. The main tasks were:- Monitoring the KPI as return rate/scrap rate and UPH- Setting up and check soldering processes including BGA rework stations- As certified IPC specialist control the soldering quality- People management- Basic HR… Show more As the company was in touch with Philips and was a contracted after-sales, repair and rework site for in warranty units, the department was in charge to do lvl1-lvl4 repairs on TV main boards.The number of managed employees were ~30. The main tasks were:- Monitoring the KPI as return rate/scrap rate and UPH- Setting up and check soldering processes including BGA rework stations- As certified IPC specialist control the soldering quality- People management- Basic HR tasks- Stock, warehouse control- Prepare audit plans (both internal - ISO - customer) Show less
  • Cordon Electronics
    Line Manager
    Cordon Electronics Feb 2012 - May 2012
    Hungary - Budapest
    The project work was aim to rework high quantity of brand new condition (from the factory) set-top-boxes. Specified time interval was agreed for the give quantity. The project contained the plan, set-up and pilot of the line. The process flow was:- Dis-assembly- Component rework- ICT- Assembly- Hi-Pot test- Quality check- Visual inspection- Packaging- OBAThe output of the line should be in quality as a new, from factory product. The line worked… Show more The project work was aim to rework high quantity of brand new condition (from the factory) set-top-boxes. Specified time interval was agreed for the give quantity. The project contained the plan, set-up and pilot of the line. The process flow was:- Dis-assembly- Component rework- ICT- Assembly- Hi-Pot test- Quality check- Visual inspection- Packaging- OBAThe output of the line should be in quality as a new, from factory product. The line worked wit approx. 30 employee in two shift with the daily production 1000-1200 pieces. Show less
  • Cordon Electronics
    Team Leader
    Cordon Electronics Feb 2007 - Apr 2009
    Hungary - Budapest
    As team leader the core tasks were to set-up the communication line with the new, contracted manufacturer both on technical, logistic and executive areas. The small team (3 technicians) were in charge to repair electrical assemblies (PDA, PND) on LVL1-2. After a disposition was done in case of in warranty repairs arrange RMA for further repair.
  • Cordon Electronics
    Technician
    Cordon Electronics Sep 2005 - Jan 2007
    Hungary - Budapest
    In the beginning the main responsibilities were the functional test on reworked/repaired telecommunication devices then the rework/repair action itself. The tasks were:- Debug and failure analysis with instruments (multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyser), based on provided documentation like wiring diagrams.- Apply soldering procedures for different kind of SMD parts (SOIC, VSOP, QFP, SOLJ, BGA), and chek its acceptability.- For typical failures, provide data… Show more In the beginning the main responsibilities were the functional test on reworked/repaired telecommunication devices then the rework/repair action itself. The tasks were:- Debug and failure analysis with instruments (multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyser), based on provided documentation like wiring diagrams.- Apply soldering procedures for different kind of SMD parts (SOIC, VSOP, QFP, SOLJ, BGA), and chek its acceptability.- For typical failures, provide data analysis (DOM) and produce standardized technical documentations aim the correct rework actions. Show less
  • Hungarian Railway - Máv
    Internship
    Hungarian Railway - Máv Sep 2001 - May 2002
    Hungary - Budapest
    The main topics and tasks were:- Desgin PCBs for electrical assemblies (Orcad)- Build and test high-voltage and high-current electrical assemblies- Learn the design procedure of low complexity electronic assemblies- Build one assembly from the BCP designing through soldering procedure till test and set-up
  • Hungarian Railway - Máv
    Internship
    Hungarian Railway - Máv Sep 2000 - May 2001
    Hungary - Budapest
    The main topics and tasks were:- Desgin PCBs for electrical assemblies (Orcad)- Build and test high-voltage and high-current electrical assemblies- Learn the design procedure of low complexity electronic assemblies- Build one assembly from the BCP designing through soldering procedure till test and set-up

Zoltan Somodi Education Details

  • Szechenyi Istvan University
    Szechenyi Istvan University
    Good
  • Budapest Technical College
    Budapest Technical College
    Good
  • Bolyai Janos Technical High School
    Bolyai Janos Technical High School
    Good

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Zoltan Somodi works for Lightware Visual Engineering

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Zoltan Somodi's current role is Product Manager at Lightware.

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Zoltan Somodi attended Szechenyi Istvan University, Budapest Technical College, Bolyai Janos Technical High School.

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Zoltan Somodi's colleagues are Kriszta Antal, Viola Kovács-Varga, Vera Vadász, Peter Domanszki, Ábel Surányi, Renato Raduka, Balázs Molnár.

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