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Senior Manager, Contract Manufacturing - APAC
Dolby LaboratoriesSenior Manager, Contract Manufacturing - APAC
Apr. 2016 - Jun. 2023Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaThroughout my career experiences, I have become adept at evaluating processes and implementing strategies to achieve organizational goals while overseeing operations throughout all phases. During my tenure, I honed these exceptional proficiencies and tailored them to the Senior Manager for Contract Manufacturing position. Through my interpersonal and analytical skills, I built a high-performing Contract Manufacturing engineering team across Asia-Pacific, driving optimal contract manufacturing. I also spearheaded NPI with record-breaking yields (85%+) by exceeding industry standards to achieve company objectives. To even further my contribution to the success of our company, I masterminded process transformation by achieving 98% Process Qualification yield to boost center awareness and reach.
Sr. Manager, CM & Supplier Quality - APAC
Dolby LaboratoriesSr. Manager, CM & Supplier Quality - APAC
Oct. 2011 - Apr. 2016Bangkok, ThailandQuality is undoubtedly one of the key cornerstones that drive business success. As a Senior Manager for CM and Supplier Quality, this is exactly what I leverage to ensure the success of my company. My service enabled me to appropriate my skills and experiences to implement robust strategies that drive profitable innovations. I championed quality across the supply chain, leveraging top Contract Manufacturing practices to boost operational efficiency. I also spearheaded NPI execution in 4 SE Asian factories, ensuring smooth product launches and seamless project delivery. The company also enjoyed productive advancements when I led the PCBA outsourcing plan, achieving seamless transition to partner manufacturers and increasing productivity.
Sr. Manager, Quality Engineering
Dolby LaboratoriesSr. Manager, Quality Engineering
Apr. 1999 - Sep. 2011San Francisco Bay AreaI continued my professional career with Dolby Laboratories as a Senior Manager for Quality Engineering. During my tenure, I streamlined board production to Thailand CM and facilitated cross-functional teamwork to optimize operations. I eliminated 2-3% yield loss by pinpointing electrical short and other issues, securing consistent 100% post-fix results. I also achieved a 30% cost reduction by qualifying and transferring PCBA production to China to achieve company objectives. In addition, I identified software bugs by collaborating with the China plant to rectify and minimize production failures.
Manager, Quality & Reliability
MMC NetworksManager, Quality & Reliability
Apr. 1998 - Apr. 1999San Jose, California, United StatesApart from multiple analytic functions that mature into innovative solutions, I uncovered the root causes of product failures via insightful Failure Analysis to boost customer satisfaction by 15%. In addition, I led the IC manufacturer team through rigorous Reliability and Qualification testing, achieving over 99% yield. To further enhance our operations and maximize our productivity, I also forged strong customer relationships by securing multi-million-dollar contracts through effective contract negotiation. These accomplishments allowed my company to establish new business opportunities and create new profitable relations.
Manager, IC Technical Service Center, Singapore
ADPT Corporation (former Adaptec, Inc.)Manager, IC Technical Service Center, Singapore
Jan. 1992 - Jan. 1998Singapore, SingaporeMy motivation is to realize organizational success by delivering results-driven approaches while encouraging sustainable development. Not only do I fulfill my assigned duties and responsibilities, but I also strive to nurture and boost the progress of my organization. I efficiently resolved Adaptec SCSI controller issues to improve customer satisfaction and business operations. I also built a high- performing team across various departments, boosting project delivery, and securing business success. Furthermore, I forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders (IBM, HP, Seagate) to accelerate technology adoption. These contributions are a testament to my skill as an impactful employee and proof of the value I give my company.
Manager,  Failure Analysis
Philips Semiconductors, Inc.Manager, Failure Analysis
Jan. 1988 - Jan. 1992San JoseA smoothly running operation leads to the smooth generation of profits. This was the principle I kept when I optimized operations during my tenure as a Manager for Failure Analysis, Quality, and Reliability Assurance. I spearheaded cross-state Failure Analysis lab operations by leading an analytical engineering team in Utah and California. I also fast-tracked FA projects by slashing backlog from 87 to 25 in 6 months, increasing profitability and ensuring business success. In addition, I decreased turnaround time by 70%, boosting efficiency from 45 to 14 days to achieve a competitive advantage. The projects and changes I implemented ensured the achievement of my company’s objectives while nurturing strategic relations and partnerships.
Proprietor
Manufacturer Engineering and Analytical ServicesProprietor
Apr. 1983US, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Thailand MEAS prides itself on its extensive service coverage in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, specializing in Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering.
Failure Analyst, Special Projects
National SemiconductorFailure Analyst, Special Projects
Jan. 1983 - Jan. 1988Santa Clara, California, United StatesAs a leader of the team, I employed emphatic yet strategic leadership skills while autonomously performing to exceed agreed roles and responsibilities to support overall company growth and development. I successfully prevented a factory shutdown at Chrysler by swiftly resolving a production disruption within 48 hours. I also doubled the end-of-line yield for Delco radio tuners from 80% to 98% in 24 hours by expediently resolving an ESD issue. To even further my impact on the company, I eradicated memory loss in RCA TVs within 30 days by developing a test to catch failures and implement corrective actions. I take pride in spearheading such initiatives that proved to be crucial to the company’s current successful position and future direction.

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