Lead the development of multiple high-impact new product initiatives, managing full hardware and software integration cycles from concept to launch.
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Drive collaboration with overseas engineering teams and suppliers to align product design, testing, and manufacturing readiness.
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Oversee all phases of the product lifecycle, ensuring milestones meet or exceed internal KPIs for performance, cost, and reliability.
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Serve as a central technical lead across cross-functional teams including design, software, supply chain, and quality to ensure seamless execution of product roadmaps.
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Champion continuous improvements to design and manufacturability, balancing technical innovation with operational efficiency.
Spearheaded quality engineering efforts across manufacturing processes, driving improvements that exceeded internal and external standards including ISO and SAE compliance.
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Implemented root cause analysis, corrective action protocols, and continuous improvement initiatives to resolve systemic product and process issues.
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Partnered with manufacturing and design teams to optimize process control, reduce variation, and improve product reliability and performance.
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Collaborated with overseas suppliers and production partners to enforce quality standards and drive measurable improvements in product consistency and compliance.
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Developed and refined test plans, inspection protocols, and validation processes in alignment with company quality objectives and regulatory standards.
Led end-to-end RF program management for four Surface products and one Xbox product, overseeing wireless performance validation and ensuring timely execution of testing milestones.
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Coordinated cross-functional efforts between hardware, compliance, and firmware teams to meet international regulatory standards (FCC, ANSI, ETSI, JDM) for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
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Managed wireless testing strategy using tools such as DRTU, QRCT, and Linux-based systems, ensuring optimized power performance within global compliance limits.
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Implemented automated test workflows using Python and Keysight lab equipment, significantly increasing efficiency and reducing testing cycle times across conducted and radiated test phases.
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Delivered detailed test reports and risk assessments to upper management teams, supporting go/no-go decisions and aligning wireless deliverables with product launch schedules.
