I’m an Engineering Program Manager with over 5 years of experience in hardware development, cross-functional program management, and new product introduction (NPI) within leading technology companies.
My expertise spans risk management, process improvement, and high-volume manufacturing, with a hands-on approach to hardware design and system interfaces. Passionate about data-driven decision-making and stakeholder collaboration, I thrive in delivering innovative solutions that drive product success. Please reference my experiences below for more details!
Professional Work Experience
Apple
Engineering Program Manager – iPhone Hardware
Oct 2022 – Current
Highlights
- Spearheaded the design, development, and launch of the iPhone 16 flexible PCBA hardware, leading cross-functional teams
across hardware engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to deliver 7 NPI builds for FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack). - Led the design and release of 100+ flexible PCBAs and 50+ rigid PCBAs, collaborating with internal teams and external
vendors to achieve on-time delivery and meet product goals - Maintained full program ownership, driving schedules, risk assessments, and milestone tracking, ensuring hardware releases
aligned with engineering and operational objectives. - Routinely presented to leadership on program risks and proposed strategic mitigation plans, ensuring informed decision
making and successful execution of critical hardware engineering builds. - Proactively identified and mitigated program risks, delivering strategic recommendations to leadership, resulting in
enhanced project outcomes and informed decision-making. - Achieved 100% on-time delivery across global vendors by developing and executing robust supply chain management
strategies, minimizing production disruptions.
Tesla
Technical Program Manager – NPI Powertrain HV Battery
Aug 2020 – Oct 2022
Highlights
- Led the launch of the 2021 Plaid Model-S/X battery pack and module, providing technical expertise across all phases of
development, from conceptual design to production ramp. - Spearheaded the launch of 6 high-volume production lines, overseeing ramp-up and sustaining activities to ensure
operational excellence and maximum throughput. - Saved Tesla over $3 million of obsolescence by executing strategic variant cell trials, resulting in an efficient production
cutover - Resolved production bottlenecks through proactive process improvements and design change recommendations,
significantly enhancing production flow and efficiency. - Managed a multi-tiered Bill of Materials (BOM) comprising 400 unique components, while overseeing the introduction of
over 2,000 parts during trials and production cutovers. - Generated comprehensive trial reports and regularly presented detailed observations, analyses, and actionable
recommendations to engineering teams and executive leadership, driving informed decision-making and successful project
outcomes.
