Western Digital
Industry: Computer company
DescriptionWestern Digital Corporation is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services. Customer service: 020 3356 3759 Headquarters: San Jose, California, United States CEO: Stephen D Milligan (2 Jan 2013–) Subsidiaries: SanDisk, Tegile Systems, UpThere, Inc.,
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Western Digital Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Samuel Rhee Samuel Rhee's Western Digital Experience April 2010 - September 2012
Job Senior Engineer, Digital Design Modem at Qualcomm
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Qualcomm October 2012 - Present
Western Digital April 2010 - September 2012
Hyundai-Enova Innovative Technology Center June 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Embedded Systems, Testing, C, Engineering, C++, Manufacturing, Linux, Product Development, Troubleshooting, Product Management, Debugging, Software Development, Hardware, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Storage, Java, Matlab, Semiconductors, Program Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2008 — 2010
Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering
Seoul National University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
Qualcomm October 2012 - Present
Western Digital April 2010 - September 2012
Hyundai-Enova Innovative Technology Center June 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Embedded Systems, Testing, C, Engineering, C++, Manufacturing, Linux, Product Development, Troubleshooting, Product Management, Debugging, Software Development, Hardware, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Storage, Java, Matlab, Semiconductors, Program Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2008 — 2010
Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering
Seoul National University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
Rajat Shah Rajat Shah's Western Digital Experience May 2010 - Present
Job Staff System Engineer at WD, a Western Digital company
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
WD, a Western Digital company October 2013 - Present
Western Digital May 2010 - Present
iTag LLC January 2010 - April 2010
University of Southern California August 2009 - December 2009
University of Southern California August 2009 - December 2009
Embedded Potent Solutions Limited July 2007 - June 2008
EEC Education Pvt. Ltd. August 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Failure Analysis, Team Management, Interpersonal Skills, System Integration..., Emulator, Verilog, FPGA, VHDL, Computer Architecture, C, SystemVerilog, Integrated Circuit..., VLSI, ModelSim, Firmware, SystemC, Algorithms, PCB design, I2C, Semiconductors, Cadence, Matlab, C++, Oscilloscope
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2009
MS, Electrical Engineering
Sardar Patel University 2004 — 2008
BE, Electronics & Communication Engineering
Bright School 2002 — 2004
MGM 1990 — 2002
WD, a Western Digital company October 2013 - Present
Western Digital May 2010 - Present
iTag LLC January 2010 - April 2010
University of Southern California August 2009 - December 2009
University of Southern California August 2009 - December 2009
Embedded Potent Solutions Limited July 2007 - June 2008
EEC Education Pvt. Ltd. August 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Failure Analysis, Team Management, Interpersonal Skills, System Integration..., Emulator, Verilog, FPGA, VHDL, Computer Architecture, C, SystemVerilog, Integrated Circuit..., VLSI, ModelSim, Firmware, SystemC, Algorithms, PCB design, I2C, Semiconductors, Cadence, Matlab, C++, Oscilloscope
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2009
MS, Electrical Engineering
Sardar Patel University 2004 — 2008
BE, Electronics & Communication Engineering
Bright School 2002 — 2004
MGM 1990 — 2002
Mukund Vijay Mukund Vijay's Western Digital Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design at WD, a Western Digital company
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
WD, a Western Digital company September 2013 - Present
Western Digital October 2012 - Present
Western Digital July 2008 - October 2012
Infosys January 2006 - July 2006
Keane August 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Manual Testing, Failure Analysis, Characterization, Testing, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Finite Element Analysis, Automation, Manufacturing, Solidworks, CAD, Engineering Management, Product Development, Integration, Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, Engineering
Education
San Jose State University 2006 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.6
Visvesvaraya Technological University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
National Public School
WD, a Western Digital company September 2013 - Present
Western Digital October 2012 - Present
Western Digital July 2008 - October 2012
Infosys January 2006 - July 2006
Keane August 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Manual Testing, Failure Analysis, Characterization, Testing, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Finite Element Analysis, Automation, Manufacturing, Solidworks, CAD, Engineering Management, Product Development, Integration, Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, Engineering
Education
San Jose State University 2006 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.6
Visvesvaraya Technological University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
National Public School
Gerald Castro's Western Digital Experience May 2008 - Present
Job Staff Mechanical Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital May 2008 - Present
HGST, a Western Digital company January 2008 - April 2008
Boston Scientific September 2007 - December 2007
KLA-Tencor/Valley Engineering February 2007 - August 2007
WD, a Western Digital company June 2002 - February 2007
Opsys Corp. April 2002 - May 2002
Candescent Technologies December 1996 - January 2002
Quantum Corp. November 1992 - November 1995
IBM August 1985 - November 1992
Skills
Mechanical Product..., Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Mechanical Drawings, PTC Creo, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Simulations, Geometric Dimensioning..., Engineering Management, Testing, Failure Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Matlab
Education
Stanford University 1990 — 1992
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University 1981 — 1985
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Western Digital May 2008 - Present
HGST, a Western Digital company January 2008 - April 2008
Boston Scientific September 2007 - December 2007
KLA-Tencor/Valley Engineering February 2007 - August 2007
WD, a Western Digital company June 2002 - February 2007
Opsys Corp. April 2002 - May 2002
Candescent Technologies December 1996 - January 2002
Quantum Corp. November 1992 - November 1995
IBM August 1985 - November 1992
Skills
Mechanical Product..., Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Mechanical Drawings, PTC Creo, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Simulations, Geometric Dimensioning..., Engineering Management, Testing, Failure Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Matlab
Education
Stanford University 1990 — 1992
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University 1981 — 1985
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Neil Knutson Neil Knutson's Western Digital Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Principal Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital April 2012 - Present
Western Digital August 2009 - April 2012
Hutchinson Technology Inc. July 2008 - August 2009
Hutchinson Technology Inc. August 2006 - July 2008
Hutchinson Technology Inc. June 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Matlab, Finite Element Analysis, ANSYS, Solidworks, C++, AutoCAD, VB.NET, C#, Tcl-Tk, Python, Structural Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Thermal Actuator Design, Multiphysics Modeling, VBA, Objective-C, Heat Transfer, Thermal, Characterization, Design of Experiments, SPC, JMP, Testing, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Manufacturing, AppleScript, Hard Drives
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2002 — 2004
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1998 — 2002
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Western Digital April 2012 - Present
Western Digital August 2009 - April 2012
Hutchinson Technology Inc. July 2008 - August 2009
Hutchinson Technology Inc. August 2006 - July 2008
Hutchinson Technology Inc. June 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Matlab, Finite Element Analysis, ANSYS, Solidworks, C++, AutoCAD, VB.NET, C#, Tcl-Tk, Python, Structural Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Thermal Actuator Design, Multiphysics Modeling, VBA, Objective-C, Heat Transfer, Thermal, Characterization, Design of Experiments, SPC, JMP, Testing, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Manufacturing, AppleScript, Hard Drives
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2002 — 2004
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1998 — 2002
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Ken Ledford Ken Ledford's Western Digital Experience September 2000 - May 2004
Job Member of Technical Staff, Mechanical Engineering at Orbotech
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Orbotech LTD (formerly Photon Dynamics Inc) January 2008 - Present
BC Tech April 2006 - January 2008
Western Digital September 2000 - May 2004
Acuson August 1994 - September 2000
Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. April 1993 - August 1994
Watkins-Johnson June 1984 - July 1991
Skills
Inventor, Solidworks, Solid Designer, Pro Engineer, Cosmos FEA, Simulation FEA, Project Management, Eng Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Oracle Agile PLM, Communication Skills, Innovativeness, Highly Reliable, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Oracle Applications, AutoCAD, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Santa Clara University 1989 — 1993
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Orbotech LTD (formerly Photon Dynamics Inc) January 2008 - Present
BC Tech April 2006 - January 2008
Western Digital September 2000 - May 2004
Acuson August 1994 - September 2000
Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. April 1993 - August 1994
Watkins-Johnson June 1984 - July 1991
Skills
Inventor, Solidworks, Solid Designer, Pro Engineer, Cosmos FEA, Simulation FEA, Project Management, Eng Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Oracle Agile PLM, Communication Skills, Innovativeness, Highly Reliable, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Oracle Applications, AutoCAD, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Santa Clara University 1989 — 1993
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Robert Kotcher Robert Kotcher's Western Digital Experience 2006 - 2009
Job Senior Industrial Engineer at Solexel
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Solexel October 2014 - Present
Simitar, Inc. May 2011 - October 2014
Tesla Motors 2014 - 2014
Philips Lumileds 2009 - 2011
Western Digital 2006 - 2009
MMC Technology 2001 - 2005
Headway Technologies 1998 - 2001
Microbar, Inc. 1996 - 1998
Applied Materials 1989 - 1995
Skills
Computer Simulation, Capacity Planning, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Wafer Fab, AutoSched, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Analysis, Management, Testing, Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement
Education
Santa Clara University
MBA
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial and Systems Engineering
Solexel October 2014 - Present
Simitar, Inc. May 2011 - October 2014
Tesla Motors 2014 - 2014
Philips Lumileds 2009 - 2011
Western Digital 2006 - 2009
MMC Technology 2001 - 2005
Headway Technologies 1998 - 2001
Microbar, Inc. 1996 - 1998
Applied Materials 1989 - 1995
Skills
Computer Simulation, Capacity Planning, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Wafer Fab, AutoSched, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Analysis, Management, Testing, Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement
Education
Santa Clara University
MBA
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial and Systems Engineering
Kyle Chang Kyle Chang's Western Digital Experience June 2006 - August 2006
Job Mechanical Engineer
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Intanna corporation August 2010 - August 2013
Intanna Coroporation March 2013 - July 2013
ViVOtech June 2011 - July 2012
CIRTEC Medical Systems August 2010 - January 2011
Western Digital June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
GD&T, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Machining, Labview, Product Design, Medical Devices, Matlab, Manufacturing, AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, Sheet Metal, Engineering, CAD, Injection Molding, Assemblies, Design Control, Machine Tools, Microsoft Office, Finite Element Analysis, Inventor, SolidWorks
Education
San Jose State University 2006 — 2009
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Intanna corporation August 2010 - August 2013
Intanna Coroporation March 2013 - July 2013
ViVOtech June 2011 - July 2012
CIRTEC Medical Systems August 2010 - January 2011
Western Digital June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
GD&T, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Machining, Labview, Product Design, Medical Devices, Matlab, Manufacturing, AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, Sheet Metal, Engineering, CAD, Injection Molding, Assemblies, Design Control, Machine Tools, Microsoft Office, Finite Element Analysis, Inventor, SolidWorks
Education
San Jose State University 2006 — 2009
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Tom Nieto Tom Nieto's Western Digital Experience January 1998 - Present
Job Vice President, Materials at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital January 1998 - Present
Seagate Technology 1989 - 1995
Skills
Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Development, Leadership, Product Management, Six Sigma, Semiconductors, Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Santa Clara University
Western Digital January 1998 - Present
Seagate Technology 1989 - 1995
Skills
Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Development, Leadership, Product Management, Six Sigma, Semiconductors, Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Santa Clara University
Joe Auer Joe Auer's Western Digital Experience January 1989 - January 1993
Job Operations Executive & General Manager
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
PCS-CTS April 2012 - December 2012
SMSC January 2007 - August 2011
LSI Corporation January 2000 - January 2007
Conner Technology January 1999 - January 2000
Iomega January 1998 - January 1999
Integral Peripherals January 1997 - January 1998
Maxtor January 1993 - January 1997
Western Digital January 1989 - January 1993
Skills
Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Electronics, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, SAP, Forecasting
Education
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Santa Clara University
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
PCS-CTS April 2012 - December 2012
SMSC January 2007 - August 2011
LSI Corporation January 2000 - January 2007
Conner Technology January 1999 - January 2000
Iomega January 1998 - January 1999
Integral Peripherals January 1997 - January 1998
Maxtor January 1993 - January 1997
Western Digital January 1989 - January 1993
Skills
Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Electronics, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, SAP, Forecasting
Education
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Santa Clara University
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Dianne Root Dianne Root's Western Digital Experience September 2013 - Present
Job
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Western Digital September 2013 - Present
WareWorks June 2010 - August 2013
Community Volunteering 1998 - January 2013
Rapid Displays January 2010 - June 2010
Evron Graphics, Inc. 1994 - 2009
DPI Services/ Contemporaries January 1900 - January 1900
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, WebEx, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Account Management, Sales, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Oral & Written..., Event Management, Human Resources, QuickBooks, OS X, Inventory Management, Outlook, Firefox, Travel, Payroll, Fundraising, Inernet Explorer, Mac OS X, PC, Microsoft Publisher, Proactive, Training, Leadership, Event Planning, Program Management
Education
San Jose State University
BS Business Administration, Human Resources
Western Digital September 2013 - Present
WareWorks June 2010 - August 2013
Community Volunteering 1998 - January 2013
Rapid Displays January 2010 - June 2010
Evron Graphics, Inc. 1994 - 2009
DPI Services/ Contemporaries January 1900 - January 1900
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, WebEx, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Account Management, Sales, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Oral & Written..., Event Management, Human Resources, QuickBooks, OS X, Inventory Management, Outlook, Firefox, Travel, Payroll, Fundraising, Inernet Explorer, Mac OS X, PC, Microsoft Publisher, Proactive, Training, Leadership, Event Planning, Program Management
Education
San Jose State University
BS Business Administration, Human Resources
Prabhakar Doppalapudi Prabhakar Doppalapudi's Western Digital Experience 1993 - 1994
Job Engineering Director at D&K Engineering
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
D&K Engineering February 2010 - Present
Hewlett-Packard 2002 - February 2010
Hewlett-Packard 1994 - 2002
Western Digital 1993 - 1994
Tandy Magnetic Media 1991 - 1993
San Jose State University April 1990 - May 1991
Skills
Program Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Engineering Management, Manufacturing..., R&D, Product Design, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Project Management, Business Development, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Electronics, Design for Manufacturing, Outsourcing, CAD, Testing, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, FMEA, Product Lifecycle..., GD&T, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, New Business Development, Firmware, Systems Engineering
Education
San Jose State University
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
D&K Engineering February 2010 - Present
Hewlett-Packard 2002 - February 2010
Hewlett-Packard 1994 - 2002
Western Digital 1993 - 1994
Tandy Magnetic Media 1991 - 1993
San Jose State University April 1990 - May 1991
Skills
Program Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Engineering Management, Manufacturing..., R&D, Product Design, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Project Management, Business Development, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Electronics, Design for Manufacturing, Outsourcing, CAD, Testing, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, FMEA, Product Lifecycle..., GD&T, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, New Business Development, Firmware, Systems Engineering
Education
San Jose State University
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
Brian Swenor Brian Swenor's Western Digital Experience January 2009 - January 2010
Job Account Manager at Dell
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Dell August 2015 - Present
Norcomp December 2009 - August 2015
Western Digital January 2009 - January 2010
Altera August 1995 - October 2007
Altera 1995 - 2007
Wyle 1981 - 1995
Wyle Electronics 1982 - 1991
Skills
Team Leadership, Sales Management, Global Strategy, International Sales, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Semiconductors, Account Management, Key Account Management, Channel, Product Management, Storage, New Business Development, OEM, Contract Negotiations, Cross-functional Team..., Channel Management, Solution Selling, Cloud Computing, Team Building, Consultative Selling, Start-ups, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, International Business, Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, Product Marketing
Education
UC Berkeley 1996 — 1997
Networking Certificate, Communication, General
San Jose State University 1978 — 1981
BS, Marketing, Engineering
Dell August 2015 - Present
Norcomp December 2009 - August 2015
Western Digital January 2009 - January 2010
Altera August 1995 - October 2007
Altera 1995 - 2007
Wyle 1981 - 1995
Wyle Electronics 1982 - 1991
Skills
Team Leadership, Sales Management, Global Strategy, International Sales, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Semiconductors, Account Management, Key Account Management, Channel, Product Management, Storage, New Business Development, OEM, Contract Negotiations, Cross-functional Team..., Channel Management, Solution Selling, Cloud Computing, Team Building, Consultative Selling, Start-ups, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, International Business, Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, Product Marketing
Education
UC Berkeley 1996 — 1997
Networking Certificate, Communication, General
San Jose State University 1978 — 1981
BS, Marketing, Engineering
Vinoj Vikram Krishnasamy Soundararajan Vinoj Vikram Krishnasamy Soundararajan's Western Digital Experience April 2012 - December 2012
Job Firmware Developer
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
SK hynix memory solutions inc. February 2013 - Present
Western Digital April 2012 - December 2012
San Jose State University January 2011 - December 2012
Robert Bosch June 2011 - August 2011
Wipro Technologies February 2010 - July 2010
Sheltronics September 2008 - February 2010
Skills
ARM, Device Drivers, RTOS, C, C++, Embedded Systems, Perl, JavaScript, Firmware, Logic Analyzer, Embedded Linux, SSD, Assembly, SATA, JTAG, NVM Express, PCIe, Protocol Analyzer, Microcontrollers, Node.js
Education
San Jose State University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Computer Engineering
Amrita University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's, Computer Science and Engineering
SK hynix memory solutions inc. February 2013 - Present
Western Digital April 2012 - December 2012
San Jose State University January 2011 - December 2012
Robert Bosch June 2011 - August 2011
Wipro Technologies February 2010 - July 2010
Sheltronics September 2008 - February 2010
Skills
ARM, Device Drivers, RTOS, C, C++, Embedded Systems, Perl, JavaScript, Firmware, Logic Analyzer, Embedded Linux, SSD, Assembly, SATA, JTAG, NVM Express, PCIe, Protocol Analyzer, Microcontrollers, Node.js
Education
San Jose State University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Computer Engineering
Amrita University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's, Computer Science and Engineering
JambuNathan Vangal Ramamurthy JambuNathan Vangal Ramamurthy's Western Digital Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Sr.Principal Automation Manager at Western Digital
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Western Digital December 2014 - Present
Western Digital April 2012 - November 2014
Western Digital September 2009 - March 2012
Western digital September 2006 - August 2009
Western Digital September 2004 - August 2006
Xyratex March 2004 - August 2004
ZT Automation December 2003 - March 2004
Cognizant Technology Solutions January 2002 - July 2002
TVS- Brakes India June 2001 - December 2001
Skills
Robotics, Solidworks, Machine Vision, Automation, Motion Control, Engineering Management, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Simulations, Design for Manufacturing, GD&T, Testing, Design of Experiments, Product Development, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing..., Industrial Engineering, SPC, Sensors, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering
Education
Stanford University 2014 — 2015
Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate, Professional Certificate, Stanford Center for Professional Development
Stanford University 2012 — 2013
SAPM, Advanced Project Management
The University of Texas at Arlington 2002 — 2004
Master's degree, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington 2002 — 2004
Master of Science (MS), Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing systems
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy 1997 — 2001
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Western Digital December 2014 - Present
Western Digital April 2012 - November 2014
Western Digital September 2009 - March 2012
Western digital September 2006 - August 2009
Western Digital September 2004 - August 2006
Xyratex March 2004 - August 2004
ZT Automation December 2003 - March 2004
Cognizant Technology Solutions January 2002 - July 2002
TVS- Brakes India June 2001 - December 2001
Skills
Robotics, Solidworks, Machine Vision, Automation, Motion Control, Engineering Management, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Simulations, Design for Manufacturing, GD&T, Testing, Design of Experiments, Product Development, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing..., Industrial Engineering, SPC, Sensors, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering
Education
Stanford University 2014 — 2015
Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate, Professional Certificate, Stanford Center for Professional Development
Stanford University 2012 — 2013
SAPM, Advanced Project Management
The University of Texas at Arlington 2002 — 2004
Master's degree, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington 2002 — 2004
Master of Science (MS), Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing systems
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy 1997 — 2001
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Lem Hollins Lem Hollins's Western Digital Experience 1990 - 1999
Job Chief Financial Officer at EVOLUTION COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC
Industry Publishing
Experience
Digital World Publishing.com Chief Financial OfficerEVOLUTION COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INCSeptember 2010 - Present
Rent an Operations Manager division of Scribo Electronics, Inc 2006 - 2012
Pet Nutrition Systems June 2010 - December 2011
Ion Systems 2000 - 2001
Western Digital 1990 - 1999
Novx Corporation January 1992 - October 1996
Skills
Product Development, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Business Planning, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments, Semiconductors, Program Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Product Management, Start-ups, Supply Chain
Education
University of California, San Francisco 1979 — 1981
BS, Business Managment
San Jose State University 1975 — 1977
Business Managment
Digital World Publishing.com Chief Financial OfficerEVOLUTION COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INCSeptember 2010 - Present
Rent an Operations Manager division of Scribo Electronics, Inc 2006 - 2012
Pet Nutrition Systems June 2010 - December 2011
Ion Systems 2000 - 2001
Western Digital 1990 - 1999
Novx Corporation January 1992 - October 1996
Skills
Product Development, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Business Planning, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments, Semiconductors, Program Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Product Management, Start-ups, Supply Chain
Education
University of California, San Francisco 1979 — 1981
BS, Business Managment
San Jose State University 1975 — 1977
Business Managment
Keith Berding's Western Digital Experience Manager, Mechanical EngineeringCenstor1992 - 1996
Job Sr. Director, Mechanical Engineering at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital Manager, Mechanical EngineeringCenstor1992 - 1996
Hewlett-Packard 1988 - 1992
Skills
Hard Drives, Design for Manufacturing, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Management, Design of Experiments, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Sensors, Manufacturing, ANSYS, Product Engineering, Tolerance Analysis, Simulations, R&D, Product Development
Education
Stanford University 1990 — 1992
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
Santa Clara University 1984 — 1988
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Western Digital Manager, Mechanical EngineeringCenstor1992 - 1996
Hewlett-Packard 1988 - 1992
Skills
Hard Drives, Design for Manufacturing, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Management, Design of Experiments, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Sensors, Manufacturing, ANSYS, Product Engineering, Tolerance Analysis, Simulations, R&D, Product Development
Education
Stanford University 1990 — 1992
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
Santa Clara University 1984 — 1988
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Steven McShurley's Western Digital Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Director, Software Quality Assurance
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Western Digital July 2011 - Present
Adobe Systems 2007 - 2010
Adobe Systems 2001 - 2007
Adobe Systems 1995 - 2001
Skills
Quality Assurance, Software Quality, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Team Building, Leadership Development, Coaching, Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Test Automation, Mentoring, Cloud Computing, Scrum, Security, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, E-commerce, Distributed Systems, Program Management, Project Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Software Project..., Enterprise Software, Windows, Strategy, Team Management, Mobile Devices, SaaS, Software Quality..., Test Planning, Human Resources, Integration, Leadership, SDLC, Unix, Test Cases, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Change Management, Software Documentation, Quality Management, Release Management, Six Sigma, Mobile Applications, Web Applications, Software Development, Linux, Agile Project Management, Scalability
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science
Western Digital July 2011 - Present
Adobe Systems 2007 - 2010
Adobe Systems 2001 - 2007
Adobe Systems 1995 - 2001
Skills
Quality Assurance, Software Quality, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Team Building, Leadership Development, Coaching, Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Test Automation, Mentoring, Cloud Computing, Scrum, Security, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, E-commerce, Distributed Systems, Program Management, Project Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Software Project..., Enterprise Software, Windows, Strategy, Team Management, Mobile Devices, SaaS, Software Quality..., Test Planning, Human Resources, Integration, Leadership, SDLC, Unix, Test Cases, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Change Management, Software Documentation, Quality Management, Release Management, Six Sigma, Mobile Applications, Web Applications, Software Development, Linux, Agile Project Management, Scalability
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science
C. Doug Richards C. Doug Richards's Western Digital Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Senior Engineering Manager, Mechanical Continuation Team at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital September 2011 - Present
Western Digital June 2008 - September 2011
Quantum November 2005 - May 2007
Quantum 2004 - 2005
Quantum 2003 - 2004
Quantum 2001 - 2003
Maxtor (Quantum HDD) 2001 - 2001
Quantum 1997 - 2001
Quantum 1993 - 1997
Plus Development (Quantum subsidiary) 1984 - 1988
Skills
Testing, Failure Analysis, Program Management, Engineering Management, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Product Development, Engineering, Project Management, Finite Element Analysis, Storage, Management, Embedded Systems, Leadership, Manufacturing, PMP, Hardware, Automation, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, SPC, Design for Manufacturing, SSD, Debugging, SATA, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Semiconductors, Product Management, FMEA, Fibre Channel
Education
San Jose State University 1985 — 1989
1989, BS, Mechanical Engineering
Western Digital September 2011 - Present
Western Digital June 2008 - September 2011
Quantum November 2005 - May 2007
Quantum 2004 - 2005
Quantum 2003 - 2004
Quantum 2001 - 2003
Maxtor (Quantum HDD) 2001 - 2001
Quantum 1997 - 2001
Quantum 1993 - 1997
Plus Development (Quantum subsidiary) 1984 - 1988
Skills
Testing, Failure Analysis, Program Management, Engineering Management, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Product Development, Engineering, Project Management, Finite Element Analysis, Storage, Management, Embedded Systems, Leadership, Manufacturing, PMP, Hardware, Automation, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, SPC, Design for Manufacturing, SSD, Debugging, SATA, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Semiconductors, Product Management, FMEA, Fibre Channel
Education
San Jose State University 1985 — 1989
1989, BS, Mechanical Engineering
andrew cao andrew cao's Western Digital Experience June 2009 - April 2011
Job MTS lithography engineer at Soraa
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Soraa September 2014 - Present
Invensas Corporation December 2012 - Present
Mirrorcle Technologies September 2012 - December 2012
Silicon Valley Technology Center January 2012 - September 2012
Mirrorcle Technologies September 2011 - January 2012
Pacific Bioscience March 2011 - September 2011
Western Digital June 2009 - April 2011
Mirrorcle Technologies January 2009 - June 2009
KLA-Tencor November 2006 - January 2009
Cypress Semiconductor December 2004 - October 2006
Skills
MEMS, Design of Experiments, Metrology, Photolithography, Semiconductors, Thin Films, Lithography, Failure Analysis, SPC, Sensors, JMP, Characterization, Optics, Simulations, R&D, Process Integration, Analysis, Nanotechnology, Microfabrication, Finite Element Analysis..., Solidworks
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2004
Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2002
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University 1998 — 1999
Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 1993 — 1998
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Chabot college 1993 — 1995
San Jose City College
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Soraa September 2014 - Present
Invensas Corporation December 2012 - Present
Mirrorcle Technologies September 2012 - December 2012
Silicon Valley Technology Center January 2012 - September 2012
Mirrorcle Technologies September 2011 - January 2012
Pacific Bioscience March 2011 - September 2011
Western Digital June 2009 - April 2011
Mirrorcle Technologies January 2009 - June 2009
KLA-Tencor November 2006 - January 2009
Cypress Semiconductor December 2004 - October 2006
Skills
MEMS, Design of Experiments, Metrology, Photolithography, Semiconductors, Thin Films, Lithography, Failure Analysis, SPC, Sensors, JMP, Characterization, Optics, Simulations, R&D, Process Integration, Analysis, Nanotechnology, Microfabrication, Finite Element Analysis..., Solidworks
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2004
Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2002
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University 1998 — 1999
Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 1993 — 1998
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Chabot college 1993 — 1995
San Jose City College
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Sebastián Baca Sebastián Baca's Western Digital Experience March 2012 - June 2012
Job Systems Engineer at Avanade
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Avanade June 2012 - Present
Western Digital March 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Windows 7, DHCP, SCCM, Windows Server, Desktop Transformation, Wireshark, TCP/IP, STP, VTP, Cisco IOS, Linux, Virtualization, Network Devices, FCAPS, OSI Model, Active Directory, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, VMware, System Administration
Education
Westwood College-Anaheim 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology, 3.96
Santiago Canyon College 2008 — 2009
Mathematics and Computer Science, 4.0
FAE
Avanade June 2012 - Present
Western Digital March 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Windows 7, DHCP, SCCM, Windows Server, Desktop Transformation, Wireshark, TCP/IP, STP, VTP, Cisco IOS, Linux, Virtualization, Network Devices, FCAPS, OSI Model, Active Directory, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, VMware, System Administration
Education
Westwood College-Anaheim 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology, 3.96
Santiago Canyon College 2008 — 2009
Mathematics and Computer Science, 4.0
FAE
Samuel Woo Samuel Woo's Western Digital Experience January 2004 - April 2006
Job Sr. Manager, iPhone/iPad/iPod Eng. Project Management
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Apple April 2007 - Present
Kensington April 2006 - April 2007
Western Digital January 2004 - April 2006
Hewlett Packard October 2002 - January 2004
Hewlett Packard January 2001 - October 2002
Western Digital August 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Product Development, Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Team Management, OEM Management, Process Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Management, Mobile Devices, Product Management, Program Management, R, SPC, Strategy
Education
Stanford University 1997 — 1998
MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan 1993 — 1997
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan 1993 — 1997
BS, Engineering Physics
Wah Yan College Hong Kong 1987 — 1992
Apple April 2007 - Present
Kensington April 2006 - April 2007
Western Digital January 2004 - April 2006
Hewlett Packard October 2002 - January 2004
Hewlett Packard January 2001 - October 2002
Western Digital August 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Product Development, Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Team Management, OEM Management, Process Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Management, Mobile Devices, Product Management, Program Management, R, SPC, Strategy
Education
Stanford University 1997 — 1998
MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan 1993 — 1997
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan 1993 — 1997
BS, Engineering Physics
Wah Yan College Hong Kong 1987 — 1992
Austen Grossman's Western Digital Experience June 2010 - September 2010
Job Environmental Engineer at AECOM
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
AECOM July 2014 - Present
CLiCC September 2012 - September 2013
Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. June 2012 - September 2012
Waitt Institute June 2011 - September 2011
Western Digital June 2010 - September 2010
Western Digital June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft..., Proficient in Adobe, Moderate MATLAB..., Moderate C++..., Moderate Corel..., Proficient in Spanish, Matlab, Adobe, Leadership, Networking, Testing, Project Management, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Management, Data Analysis
Education
Stanford University 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Engineering and Science
UCLA 2009 — 2013
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering, Senior
AECOM July 2014 - Present
CLiCC September 2012 - September 2013
Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. June 2012 - September 2012
Waitt Institute June 2011 - September 2011
Western Digital June 2010 - September 2010
Western Digital June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft..., Proficient in Adobe, Moderate MATLAB..., Moderate C++..., Moderate Corel..., Proficient in Spanish, Matlab, Adobe, Leadership, Networking, Testing, Project Management, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Management, Data Analysis
Education
Stanford University 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Engineering and Science
UCLA 2009 — 2013
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering, Senior
Bob Gugel Bob Gugel's Western Digital Experience January 2012 - June 2012
Job ASIC Design Verification at Sandisk
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
SanDisk July 2012 - Present
Gugel LLC 2003 - Present
Western Digital January 2012 - June 2012
Toshiba America Information Systems, Fujitsu Computer Products of America 2005 - May 2011
Texas Instruments 2004 - 2005
Quantum Parametrics 2003 - 2003
Texas Instruments 1983 - 2003
Texas Instruments 1983 - 2003
Skills
Functional Verification, SystemVerilog, ASIC, Verilog, Specman, Embedded Systems, UVM, ARM, SoC, USB, C, Testing, AMBA AHB, Shell Scripting, Debugging
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1979 — 1983
BSEE, Electical Engineering
SanDisk July 2012 - Present
Gugel LLC 2003 - Present
Western Digital January 2012 - June 2012
Toshiba America Information Systems, Fujitsu Computer Products of America 2005 - May 2011
Texas Instruments 2004 - 2005
Quantum Parametrics 2003 - 2003
Texas Instruments 1983 - 2003
Texas Instruments 1983 - 2003
Skills
Functional Verification, SystemVerilog, ASIC, Verilog, Specman, Embedded Systems, UVM, ARM, SoC, USB, C, Testing, AMBA AHB, Shell Scripting, Debugging
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1979 — 1983
BSEE, Electical Engineering
Carlota Santa-Cruz Carlota Santa-Cruz's Western Digital Experience January 1992 - January 2008
Job Owner, Santa Cruz Associates
Industry Internet
Experience
PRAA 2011 - Present
Santa Cruz Associates January 2010 - Present
Western Digital January 1992 - January 2008
Kawasaki Wafer Technology January 1990 - December 1991
McDonnell Douglas May 1984 - January 1990
Skills
Team Building, Process Improvement, Management, Training, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Program Management, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Talent Management, Customer Satisfaction, Cross-functional Team..., Human Resources, Start-ups, Deferred Compensation, Team Leadership, Succession Planning, Entrepreneurship, Vendor Management, Testing, Leadership, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Social Media, Strategy, Recruiting, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Project Management, HRIS, Staff Development, Instructional Design
Education
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business 2003 — 2004
Finance, General
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 1988 — 1989
San Jose State University 1978 — 1985
MA, Education Instructional Technology, 4+
PRAA 2011 - Present
Santa Cruz Associates January 2010 - Present
Western Digital January 1992 - January 2008
Kawasaki Wafer Technology January 1990 - December 1991
McDonnell Douglas May 1984 - January 1990
Skills
Team Building, Process Improvement, Management, Training, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Program Management, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Talent Management, Customer Satisfaction, Cross-functional Team..., Human Resources, Start-ups, Deferred Compensation, Team Leadership, Succession Planning, Entrepreneurship, Vendor Management, Testing, Leadership, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Social Media, Strategy, Recruiting, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Project Management, HRIS, Staff Development, Instructional Design
Education
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business 2003 — 2004
Finance, General
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 1988 — 1989
San Jose State University 1978 — 1985
MA, Education Instructional Technology, 4+
Aaron Alpert Aaron Alpert's Western Digital Experience October 2011 - August 2014
Job PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering (Nanoscale Heat Transfer)
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Stanford University September 2014 - Present
Western Digital October 2011 - August 2014
The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. November 2012 - July 2014
UC Berkeley June 2010 - August 2011
UC Berkeley 2007 - 2011
The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Finelite June 2009 - August 2009
American Jewish University 2006 - 2008
Temple Adat Elohim-Reform September 2001 - May 2006
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, Simulations, Solidworks, Heat Transfer, Competitive Analysis, Reverse Engineering, 3D Printing, Labview, Physics, Data Analysis, Testing, CAD, Mechanical Design, Mathematics, Competitive Landscape..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sensors, Simulink, Engineering, Research, Product Development, Finite Element Analysis
Education
Stanford University 2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.93 (through June 2015)
University of California, Berkeley 2010 — 2011
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.84
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.74
Agoura High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, 4.69 GPA
The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Stanford University September 2014 - Present
Western Digital October 2011 - August 2014
The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. November 2012 - July 2014
UC Berkeley June 2010 - August 2011
UC Berkeley 2007 - 2011
The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Finelite June 2009 - August 2009
American Jewish University 2006 - 2008
Temple Adat Elohim-Reform September 2001 - May 2006
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, Simulations, Solidworks, Heat Transfer, Competitive Analysis, Reverse Engineering, 3D Printing, Labview, Physics, Data Analysis, Testing, CAD, Mechanical Design, Mathematics, Competitive Landscape..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sensors, Simulink, Engineering, Research, Product Development, Finite Element Analysis
Education
Stanford University 2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.93 (through June 2015)
University of California, Berkeley 2010 — 2011
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.84
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.74
Agoura High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, 4.69 GPA
Becki Dodge Becki Dodge's Western Digital Experience March 2007 - Present
Job Sr. Account Manager at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital March 2007 - Present
Orange County DA Office, Felony Panel August 2004 - January 2005
eBay December 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Channel, New Business Development, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Storage, Cloud Computing, Salesforce.com, Enterprise Software, Product Management, Solution Selling, SaaS, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Management
Education
Southern Cross University
JD
Weber State University
BS, Technical Writing/English
Whittier Law School
JD, Law
Western Digital March 2007 - Present
Orange County DA Office, Felony Panel August 2004 - January 2005
eBay December 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Channel, New Business Development, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Storage, Cloud Computing, Salesforce.com, Enterprise Software, Product Management, Solution Selling, SaaS, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Management
Education
Southern Cross University
JD
Weber State University
BS, Technical Writing/English
Whittier Law School
JD, Law
Norma Friend Norma Friend's Western Digital Experience September 2010 - May 2011
Job
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Seagate Technology June 2011 - Present
Western Digital September 2010 - May 2011
Frankie Friend & Associates, Inc January 2009 - 2010
Seagate Technology January 1994 - January 2009
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1984 — 1986
Electronics Engineering
Seagate Technology June 2011 - Present
Western Digital September 2010 - May 2011
Frankie Friend & Associates, Inc January 2009 - 2010
Seagate Technology January 1994 - January 2009
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1984 — 1986
Electronics Engineering
Victor (Cheng) Tang Victor (Cheng) Tang's Western Digital Experience September 2012 - April 2014
Job Senior Staff System Engineer at WD, a Western Digital company
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
WD, a Western Digital company June 2015 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company April 2014 - June 2015
Western Digital September 2012 - April 2014
Texas Instruments September 2008 - September 2012
Broadcom September 2007 - June 2008
Rockwell Collins June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
ASIC, Firmware, Analog, PCB design, IC, Electronics, Labview, Power Management, Hardware, Power Supplies, Wireless, Digital Signal..., Verilog, SoC, FPGA, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, PCB Design
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2015 — 2015
Certificate, Management for Technical Professionals
University of California, Irvine 2006 — 2008
Master's, Electrical Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering
Nanyang Model High School 1995 — 2002
WD, a Western Digital company June 2015 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company April 2014 - June 2015
Western Digital September 2012 - April 2014
Texas Instruments September 2008 - September 2012
Broadcom September 2007 - June 2008
Rockwell Collins June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
ASIC, Firmware, Analog, PCB design, IC, Electronics, Labview, Power Management, Hardware, Power Supplies, Wireless, Digital Signal..., Verilog, SoC, FPGA, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, PCB Design
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2015 — 2015
Certificate, Management for Technical Professionals
University of California, Irvine 2006 — 2008
Master's, Electrical Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering
Nanyang Model High School 1995 — 2002
Wai Man Wong's Western Digital Experience July 2010 - November 2012
Job Sr. Electronics Design Engineer, PLSI Engineering & Sensor Technologies at WD, a Western Digital company
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
WD, a Western Digital company June 2013 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company November 2012 - June 2013
Western Digital July 2010 - November 2012
Microbiomechanics Laboratory, University of California, Irvine August 2009 - April 2010
Integrated Nanosystems Research Facility, University of California, Irvine July 2006 - April 2010
Meritek Electronics Corp February 2009 - June 2009
Microbiomechanics Laboratory, University of California April 2007 - June 2009
Microbiomechanics Laboratory, University of California July 2006 - February 2007
Calit2 at University of California, Irvine July 2006 - February 2007
Microbiomechanics Laboratory, University of California September 2005 - June 2006
Skills
MEMS, Sensors, Electronics, Microfabrication, Testing, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, COMSOL, Device Characterization, Mixed Signal, Pspice, SPICE, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Etching, C++, L-Edit, Mask Design, Spectrum Analyzer, Confocal Microscopy, C, Microelectronics, Photolithography, Microsoft Office, Thermal Evaporation, Scanning Electron..., Sputter Deposition, Dynamics Signal Analyzer, Thin Film..., Wet Chemical Etching, Dry Etch, Electron Beam..., PDMS, Probe Station, Stylus Profilometer, PADS Layout, Polypyrrole (PPy), Process Flow, Microsoft Timeline, Microsoft Project, Project management, Cross-functional Team..., PCB Design
Education
University of California, Irvine 2007 — 2009
MS-Electrical and Computer Engineering - Thesis Option, Electrical Engineering -- MEMS
University of California, Irvine 2003 — 2005
BS, Electrical Engineering - Systems and Signal Processing
Santa Monica College 2001 — 2003
Transfer, Electrical Engineering
CCC Kung Lee College
WD, a Western Digital company June 2013 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company November 2012 - June 2013
Western Digital July 2010 - November 2012
Microbiomechanics Laboratory, University of California, Irvine August 2009 - April 2010
Integrated Nanosystems Research Facility, University of California, Irvine July 2006 - April 2010
Meritek Electronics Corp February 2009 - June 2009
Microbiomechanics Laboratory, University of California April 2007 - June 2009
Microbiomechanics Laboratory, University of California July 2006 - February 2007
Calit2 at University of California, Irvine July 2006 - February 2007
Microbiomechanics Laboratory, University of California September 2005 - June 2006
Skills
MEMS, Sensors, Electronics, Microfabrication, Testing, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, COMSOL, Device Characterization, Mixed Signal, Pspice, SPICE, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Etching, C++, L-Edit, Mask Design, Spectrum Analyzer, Confocal Microscopy, C, Microelectronics, Photolithography, Microsoft Office, Thermal Evaporation, Scanning Electron..., Sputter Deposition, Dynamics Signal Analyzer, Thin Film..., Wet Chemical Etching, Dry Etch, Electron Beam..., PDMS, Probe Station, Stylus Profilometer, PADS Layout, Polypyrrole (PPy), Process Flow, Microsoft Timeline, Microsoft Project, Project management, Cross-functional Team..., PCB Design
Education
University of California, Irvine 2007 — 2009
MS-Electrical and Computer Engineering - Thesis Option, Electrical Engineering -- MEMS
University of California, Irvine 2003 — 2005
BS, Electrical Engineering - Systems and Signal Processing
Santa Monica College 2001 — 2003
Transfer, Electrical Engineering
CCC Kung Lee College
Billy Chow Billy Chow's Western Digital Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Sr Manager Business Applications
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Western Digital September 2010 - Present
West Valley Chinese Language School 2005 - Present
(Self-Employed) October 2009 - August 2010
Applied Materials September 1998 - September 2009
Consilium 1996 - 1998
Consilium Inc 1991 - 1996
Consilium, Inc. 1982 - 1991
Skills
C++, ASP.NET, Agile, Software Project..., Full SDLC, Product Life Cycle..., C#, SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, Testing, Product Lifecycle..., Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Stanford University
M.S., Operations Research
University of California, Berkeley
B.S., Industrial Engineering & OR
Western Digital September 2010 - Present
West Valley Chinese Language School 2005 - Present
(Self-Employed) October 2009 - August 2010
Applied Materials September 1998 - September 2009
Consilium 1996 - 1998
Consilium Inc 1991 - 1996
Consilium, Inc. 1982 - 1991
Skills
C++, ASP.NET, Agile, Software Project..., Full SDLC, Product Life Cycle..., C#, SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, Testing, Product Lifecycle..., Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Stanford University
M.S., Operations Research
University of California, Berkeley
B.S., Industrial Engineering & OR
Jerome Morris, MBA Jerome Morris, MBA's Western Digital Experience 1995 - 1996
Job Experienced Business Development and Marketing Manager
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
AG Consulting 2012 - Present
Future Electronics 2010 - 2011
VideoQ Inc 2008 - 2010
NXP Semiconductors (founded by Philips) 1995 - 2007
Philips Semiconductors 1995 - 2007
Western Digital 1995 - 1996
Unisys 1990 - 1995
Skills
Negotiation, New Business Development, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Go-to-market Strategy, Press Releases, Event Planning, Product Management, Product Marketing, Strategy Development, Competitive Analysis, Budgeting, Sales Management, Account Management, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Team Building, Market Research, Product Strategy, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Santa Clara University 1993 — 1997
MBA, Marketing
DeVry University 1987 — 1990
BSEET, Engineering
AG Consulting 2012 - Present
Future Electronics 2010 - 2011
VideoQ Inc 2008 - 2010
NXP Semiconductors (founded by Philips) 1995 - 2007
Philips Semiconductors 1995 - 2007
Western Digital 1995 - 1996
Unisys 1990 - 1995
Skills
Negotiation, New Business Development, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Go-to-market Strategy, Press Releases, Event Planning, Product Management, Product Marketing, Strategy Development, Competitive Analysis, Budgeting, Sales Management, Account Management, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Team Building, Market Research, Product Strategy, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Santa Clara University 1993 — 1997
MBA, Marketing
DeVry University 1987 — 1990
BSEET, Engineering
Nisar Shaikh Nisar Shaikh's Western Digital Experience June 1997 - September 2002
Job President at Alcanzar Solar
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Alcanzar Solar November 2011 - Present
Analytic Engineering Co. 1983 - Present
Western Digital June 1997 - September 2002
University of Nebraska–Lincoln January 1987 - June 1992
Novacor Medical September 1985 - December 1986
Skills
Product Management, Energy, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneur, Product Marketing, Energy Efficiency, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Solar Thermal, Engineering Management, R&D, Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, Project Management, Wind, International Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Water, New Business Development, Semiconductors, Strategic Planning, Strategy
Education
Stanford University 1978 — 1983
PhD
Alcanzar Solar November 2011 - Present
Analytic Engineering Co. 1983 - Present
Western Digital June 1997 - September 2002
University of Nebraska–Lincoln January 1987 - June 1992
Novacor Medical September 1985 - December 1986
Skills
Product Management, Energy, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneur, Product Marketing, Energy Efficiency, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Solar Thermal, Engineering Management, R&D, Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, Project Management, Wind, International Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Water, New Business Development, Semiconductors, Strategic Planning, Strategy
Education
Stanford University 1978 — 1983
PhD
Jason Mayer Jason Mayer's Western Digital Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Brand Associate | Marketing Communications | Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital March 2014 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company September 2013 - Present
Southern Utah University August 2009 - Present
Western Digital May 2012 - July 2012
Southern Utah University May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media
Education
Southern Utah University
Western Digital March 2014 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company September 2013 - Present
Southern Utah University August 2009 - Present
Western Digital May 2012 - July 2012
Southern Utah University May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media
Education
Southern Utah University
Courtney Brubaker Courtney Brubaker's Western Digital Experience January 2000 - January 2004
Job Medical Device Recruiting c2b@comcast.net
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Zonare Ultrasound Medical Systems September 2010 - 2013
Bacchus Vascular November 2008 - December 2008
Zonare Medical Systems August 2008 - November 2008
CashEdge January 2008 - August 2008
Hansen Medical November 2006 - December 2007
Intuitive Surgical November 2005 - December 2006
Western Digital January 2000 - January 2004
Skills
FDA, Recruiting, Healthcare, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Imaging, Cardiology, Applicant Tracking..., Product Development, Market Development, Capital Equipment, Manufacturing, Product Launch, Business Development, Internet Recruiting, Human Resources, Leadership, Strategy, Performance Management, Sourcing, Screening, Leadership Development, Executive Management, Medical Devices, Engineering Management, Regulatory Affairs, Interviews
Education
San Jose State University
BA Social Sciences, Business, Organizational Behavior
Stanford University
Zonare Ultrasound Medical Systems September 2010 - 2013
Bacchus Vascular November 2008 - December 2008
Zonare Medical Systems August 2008 - November 2008
CashEdge January 2008 - August 2008
Hansen Medical November 2006 - December 2007
Intuitive Surgical November 2005 - December 2006
Western Digital January 2000 - January 2004
Skills
FDA, Recruiting, Healthcare, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Imaging, Cardiology, Applicant Tracking..., Product Development, Market Development, Capital Equipment, Manufacturing, Product Launch, Business Development, Internet Recruiting, Human Resources, Leadership, Strategy, Performance Management, Sourcing, Screening, Leadership Development, Executive Management, Medical Devices, Engineering Management, Regulatory Affairs, Interviews
Education
San Jose State University
BA Social Sciences, Business, Organizational Behavior
Stanford University
Amir shahidinia Amir shahidinia's Western Digital Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Senior Principal Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Western Digital September 2011 - Present
Precision Tune Auto Care December 2004 - May 2011
SanDisk Corporation April 1995 - October 2004
Maxtor Corporation September 1987 - May 1994
Skills
Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, Program Management, Manufacturing, Electronics, Reliability Engineering, Product Launch, Testing, Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance, ASIC, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Firmware, IC, Test Engineering, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., Reliability, FMEA, Embedded Systems, Management, Training, Debugging, Semiconductor Industry, SPC, Design for Manufacturing, PCB design, Leadership
Education
San Jose State University 1992 — 1994
B.S., Computer Engineering
Western Digital September 2011 - Present
Precision Tune Auto Care December 2004 - May 2011
SanDisk Corporation April 1995 - October 2004
Maxtor Corporation September 1987 - May 1994
Skills
Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, Program Management, Manufacturing, Electronics, Reliability Engineering, Product Launch, Testing, Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance, ASIC, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Firmware, IC, Test Engineering, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., Reliability, FMEA, Embedded Systems, Management, Training, Debugging, Semiconductor Industry, SPC, Design for Manufacturing, PCB design, Leadership
Education
San Jose State University 1992 — 1994
B.S., Computer Engineering
Baltazar Franco Baltazar Franco's Western Digital Experience 2002 - 2002
Job Senior Mechanical Engineer at VSS Monitoring
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
VSS Monitoring October 2012 - Present
Sparkfactor Design June 2012 - September 2012
Advanced Product Design & Development February 2012 - May 2012
Silver Spring Networks August 2011 - January 2012
e-productdesign llc 2009 - July 2011
Fusion Design October 2006 - October 2008
Western Digital 2002 - 2002
Philips Video Conference Systems 1998 - 2001
Hewlett-Packard 1997 - 1998
Hewlett-Packard, Personal Computer Division 1980 - 1993
Skills
Product Design, Manufacturing, CAD, Tooling, Engineering, Industrial Design, Solidworks, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, PDM, Assembly, Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, Prototyping, Engineering Management, DFM, Product Management, Tolerance Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Excel, Product Launch, Problem Solving, Modeling, Medical Devices, Microsoft Office, Electronics, Machine Tools, Pro Engineer, R&D, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Cross-functional Team...
Education
San Jose State University 1975 — 1980
Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree
VSS Monitoring October 2012 - Present
Sparkfactor Design June 2012 - September 2012
Advanced Product Design & Development February 2012 - May 2012
Silver Spring Networks August 2011 - January 2012
e-productdesign llc 2009 - July 2011
Fusion Design October 2006 - October 2008
Western Digital 2002 - 2002
Philips Video Conference Systems 1998 - 2001
Hewlett-Packard 1997 - 1998
Hewlett-Packard, Personal Computer Division 1980 - 1993
Skills
Product Design, Manufacturing, CAD, Tooling, Engineering, Industrial Design, Solidworks, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, PDM, Assembly, Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, Prototyping, Engineering Management, DFM, Product Management, Tolerance Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Excel, Product Launch, Problem Solving, Modeling, Medical Devices, Microsoft Office, Electronics, Machine Tools, Pro Engineer, R&D, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Cross-functional Team...
Education
San Jose State University 1975 — 1980
Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree
Victor Ooi Victor Ooi's Western Digital Experience March 2010 - Present
Job Process Development Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Western Digital March 2010 - Present
OptiSolar September 2008 - March 2009
Solectron / Flextronics February 2007 - August 2008
Maxtor Corporation March 1997 - June 2006
Seagate Technology / Conner Peripherals September 1993 - March 1997
Kaifa Technology July 1991 - September 1993
Eveready Industrial Corp, San Jose, CA May 1989 - July 1991
Skills
Failure Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, SPC, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, Electronics, Process Simulation, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Testing, Quality System, Engineering, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Integration
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1989
Master of Sc., Electrical Engineering
San Jose State University 1987 — 1989
Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Western Digital March 2010 - Present
OptiSolar September 2008 - March 2009
Solectron / Flextronics February 2007 - August 2008
Maxtor Corporation March 1997 - June 2006
Seagate Technology / Conner Peripherals September 1993 - March 1997
Kaifa Technology July 1991 - September 1993
Eveready Industrial Corp, San Jose, CA May 1989 - July 1991
Skills
Failure Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, SPC, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, Electronics, Process Simulation, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Testing, Quality System, Engineering, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Integration
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1989
Master of Sc., Electrical Engineering
San Jose State University 1987 — 1989
Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Dan Leader's Western Digital Experience November 2007 - June 2008
Job Managing Partner New Vision Consulting
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
New Vision Consulting January 1993 - Present
InterMune 2011 - 2015
VMware August 2009 - September 2010
Intuit July 2008 - August 2009
Western Digital November 2007 - June 2008
Symantec Corporation August 2000 - November 2006
Oracle Consulting 1989 - 1993
Oracle Corporation 1988 - 1993
Ross Systems August 1986 - September 1988
DH Technology June 1983 - August 1986
Skills
Enterprise Software, Program Management, IT Strategy, Integration, Business Process..., Oracle E-Business Suite, Software Project..., Consulting, Leadership, Business Process, CRM, ERP, Data Center, Agile Methodologies, Executive Management, Oracle Applications, Scrum, Project Portfolio..., Management, SAP, SaaS, Information Technology, Oracle, MS Project, Business Intelligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Salesforce.com, Business Process..., Strategy, Vendor Management, Cloud Computing, SDLC, Process Improvement, IT Management, Business Analysis
Education
San Jose State University 1977 — 1981
BA
New Vision Consulting January 1993 - Present
InterMune 2011 - 2015
VMware August 2009 - September 2010
Intuit July 2008 - August 2009
Western Digital November 2007 - June 2008
Symantec Corporation August 2000 - November 2006
Oracle Consulting 1989 - 1993
Oracle Corporation 1988 - 1993
Ross Systems August 1986 - September 1988
DH Technology June 1983 - August 1986
Skills
Enterprise Software, Program Management, IT Strategy, Integration, Business Process..., Oracle E-Business Suite, Software Project..., Consulting, Leadership, Business Process, CRM, ERP, Data Center, Agile Methodologies, Executive Management, Oracle Applications, Scrum, Project Portfolio..., Management, SAP, SaaS, Information Technology, Oracle, MS Project, Business Intelligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Salesforce.com, Business Process..., Strategy, Vendor Management, Cloud Computing, SDLC, Process Improvement, IT Management, Business Analysis
Education
San Jose State University 1977 — 1981
BA
Lili Ji Lili Ji's Western Digital Experience July 2009 - June 2013
Job Senior Principal Engineer at WD, a Western Digital company
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
WD, a Western Digital company July 2013 - Present
Western Digital July 2009 - June 2013
Skills
Design of Experiments, Matlab, Failure Analysis, Process Design, Process Integration, Semiconductor Process, Electronics, Magnetics, Embedded Systems, Simulations, Semiconductors
Education
University of Notre Dame 2003 — 2009
Ph.D, Electrical Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Electronics and Communication
Fudan High School
University of California, Irvine
WD, a Western Digital company July 2013 - Present
Western Digital July 2009 - June 2013
Skills
Design of Experiments, Matlab, Failure Analysis, Process Design, Process Integration, Semiconductor Process, Electronics, Magnetics, Embedded Systems, Simulations, Semiconductors
Education
University of Notre Dame 2003 — 2009
Ph.D, Electrical Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Electronics and Communication
Fudan High School
University of California, Irvine
James DeMuth James DeMuth's Western Digital Experience June 2008 - September 2008
Job CoFounder and Chief Technical Officer at Seurat Technologies, Inc.
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Seurat Technologies, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory October 2010 - August 2015
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory July 2009 - October 2010
Western Digital June 2008 - September 2008
Crane Aerospace June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Additive Manufacturing, Lasers, Optics, Heat Transfer, Matlab, Labview, Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Robotics, Sensors, Solidworks, Simulations, Testing, Numerical Analysis, Physics, Project Management, Research, Pro Engineer, Fluid Mechanics, CFD, ANSYS, Experimentation, Finite Element Analysis, Simulink, Microsoft Office, Systems Engineering, Business Model..., Market Analysis, Combustion Chemistry, Entrepreneurship, Data Analysis, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Statistics
Education
Stanford University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Mechanical Engineering: Energy Systems & High Temperature Gas Dynamics
Santa Clara University 2005 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Syracuse University 2004 — 2005
Mechanical Engineering
Seurat Technologies, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory October 2010 - August 2015
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory July 2009 - October 2010
Western Digital June 2008 - September 2008
Crane Aerospace June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Additive Manufacturing, Lasers, Optics, Heat Transfer, Matlab, Labview, Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Robotics, Sensors, Solidworks, Simulations, Testing, Numerical Analysis, Physics, Project Management, Research, Pro Engineer, Fluid Mechanics, CFD, ANSYS, Experimentation, Finite Element Analysis, Simulink, Microsoft Office, Systems Engineering, Business Model..., Market Analysis, Combustion Chemistry, Entrepreneurship, Data Analysis, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Statistics
Education
Stanford University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Mechanical Engineering: Energy Systems & High Temperature Gas Dynamics
Santa Clara University 2005 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Syracuse University 2004 — 2005
Mechanical Engineering
Karyn (Karyn Newby) Cote CPDM Karyn (Karyn Newby) Cote CPDM's Western Digital Experience January 2012 - July 2013
Job Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence Specialist at California State University, Northridge
Industry Human Resources
Experience
California State University, Northridge September 2015 - Present
Health Net August 2013 - September 2015
Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) 1998 - 2015
Western Digital January 2012 - July 2013
McKesson October 2009 - January 2012
Lumenis September 2008 - February 2009
Cisco Systems June 2007 - February 2008
Quantum June 1996 - April 2007
SDL, Inc. September 1992 - February 1996
Skills
FMLA, Employee Benefits, Leaves Of Absence, Compliance, Vendor Management, Administration, Process Improvement, Customer Service, ADA, Workers Compensation, Program Design, Escalation Management, Appeals, CFRA, PDL, Policy Analysis, Benefits Administration, Policy/Procedure..., HR Policies, Leave of Absence, Program Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, System Administration, Employment Law, Americans with..., Policy, Human Resources, Incident Handling, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management, COBRA, PeopleSoft, Coaching, Workforce Planning, HRIS, Taleo, Onboarding, Disability Management, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Management, Labor Relations, Employee Engagement
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Art, Behavorial Sciences with a Minor in Human Resources
California State University, Northridge September 2015 - Present
Health Net August 2013 - September 2015
Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) 1998 - 2015
Western Digital January 2012 - July 2013
McKesson October 2009 - January 2012
Lumenis September 2008 - February 2009
Cisco Systems June 2007 - February 2008
Quantum June 1996 - April 2007
SDL, Inc. September 1992 - February 1996
Skills
FMLA, Employee Benefits, Leaves Of Absence, Compliance, Vendor Management, Administration, Process Improvement, Customer Service, ADA, Workers Compensation, Program Design, Escalation Management, Appeals, CFRA, PDL, Policy Analysis, Benefits Administration, Policy/Procedure..., HR Policies, Leave of Absence, Program Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, System Administration, Employment Law, Americans with..., Policy, Human Resources, Incident Handling, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management, COBRA, PeopleSoft, Coaching, Workforce Planning, HRIS, Taleo, Onboarding, Disability Management, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Management, Labor Relations, Employee Engagement
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Art, Behavorial Sciences with a Minor in Human Resources
Terry Bergh Terry Bergh's Western Digital Experience 2005 - 2015
Job VP Manufacturing Operations at Vitriflex
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Vitriflex 2015 - Present
Western Digital 2005 - 2015
WD, a Western Digital company 2003 - 2005
Read-Rite 2000 - 2003
Skills
Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Semiconductors, Hard Drives, Failure Analysis, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Design of Experiments, Electronics, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Process Simulation, Design for Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Semiconductor Industry, Thin Films, Process Engineering, JMP, PVD
Education
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S. Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S. Chemical Engineering
Vitriflex 2015 - Present
Western Digital 2005 - 2015
WD, a Western Digital company 2003 - 2005
Read-Rite 2000 - 2003
Skills
Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Semiconductors, Hard Drives, Failure Analysis, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Design of Experiments, Electronics, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Process Simulation, Design for Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Semiconductor Industry, Thin Films, Process Engineering, JMP, PVD
Education
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S. Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S. Chemical Engineering
Kevin Casteel Kevin Casteel's Western Digital Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Staff Software Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Western Digital March 2012 - Present
Calix June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Networking, C++, Java, C, Linux, Cloud Computing, Unix, Software, Testing
Education
California Polytechnic State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Santa Rosa Junior College 2004 — 2007
Math, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Computer Science in preparation to
Western Digital March 2012 - Present
Calix June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Networking, C++, Java, C, Linux, Cloud Computing, Unix, Software, Testing
Education
California Polytechnic State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Santa Rosa Junior College 2004 — 2007
Math, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Computer Science in preparation to
Kenneth Ramos Kenneth Ramos's Western Digital Experience March 2012 - August 2012
Job Program Coordinator at Community Health Initiative of Orange County
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Community Health Initiative of Orange County June 2014 - Present
Children's Health Initiative of Orange County June 2014 - May 2015
Children's Health Initiative of Orange County May 2014 - February 2015
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. June 2013 - June 2014
Western Digital March 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Scripting, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Computer Repair, Java, Software, 3D Studio Max, Shell Scripting, java scripting, Testing, Operating Systems, Programming, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Animation, Graphic Design, Game Development, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Video Games, 3D Modeling, Teamwork, Storyboarding, Game Design, HTML, Character Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D, Web Design, After Effects, Social Networking, Editing, Computer Graphics, Leadership, Time Management, Illustration, Research, Graphics, Outlook
Education
Santa Ana College 2013 — 2014
3D Modeling and Animation
Santa Ana College 2012 — 2014
Computer Science
Community Health Initiative of Orange County June 2014 - Present
Children's Health Initiative of Orange County June 2014 - May 2015
Children's Health Initiative of Orange County May 2014 - February 2015
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. June 2013 - June 2014
Western Digital March 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Scripting, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Computer Repair, Java, Software, 3D Studio Max, Shell Scripting, java scripting, Testing, Operating Systems, Programming, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Animation, Graphic Design, Game Development, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Video Games, 3D Modeling, Teamwork, Storyboarding, Game Design, HTML, Character Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D, Web Design, After Effects, Social Networking, Editing, Computer Graphics, Leadership, Time Management, Illustration, Research, Graphics, Outlook
Education
Santa Ana College 2013 — 2014
3D Modeling and Animation
Santa Ana College 2012 — 2014
Computer Science
Erica Sheu Erica Sheu's Western Digital Experience July 2012 - September 2012
Job Process Engineer at Sunpreme
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Sunpreme July 2014 - Present
PLX Technology July 2013 - September 2013
Western Digital July 2012 - September 2012
Wu Group October 2009 - May 2012
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co.,LTD June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microfabrication, Matlab, Labview, XRD, AFM, Photolithography, CVD, PVD, SEM, C, C++, Verilog
Education
Stanford University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2012
B.S, Materials Science and Engineering
Sunpreme July 2014 - Present
PLX Technology July 2013 - September 2013
Western Digital July 2012 - September 2012
Wu Group October 2009 - May 2012
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co.,LTD June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microfabrication, Matlab, Labview, XRD, AFM, Photolithography, CVD, PVD, SEM, C, C++, Verilog
Education
Stanford University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2012
B.S, Materials Science and Engineering
Haim Pearl Haim Pearl's Western Digital Experience August 2009 - September 2013
Job Member of Technical Staff at Applied Materials
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Applied Materials September 2013 - Present
Western Digital August 2009 - September 2013
Applied Materials 1997 - 2009
Orbot Instruments Inc. 1995 - 1997
ECI telecomunication 1993 - 1995
Skills
Semiconductors, Metrology, Failure Analysis, Six Sigma, CQE, Yield Management, Semiconductor Industry, Electronics, Thin Films, Integration, R&D, Process Simulation, Product Development, Software Documentation, Engineering Management, Design of Experiments, SPC, Cross-functional Team...
Education
St. Edward's University
Master, MBA
University of New Haven
BS EEE, Electrical Engineering
Applied Materials September 2013 - Present
Western Digital August 2009 - September 2013
Applied Materials 1997 - 2009
Orbot Instruments Inc. 1995 - 1997
ECI telecomunication 1993 - 1995
Skills
Semiconductors, Metrology, Failure Analysis, Six Sigma, CQE, Yield Management, Semiconductor Industry, Electronics, Thin Films, Integration, R&D, Process Simulation, Product Development, Software Documentation, Engineering Management, Design of Experiments, SPC, Cross-functional Team...
Education
St. Edward's University
Master, MBA
University of New Haven
BS EEE, Electrical Engineering
Takahiko Saito Takahiko Saito's Western Digital Experience January 2012 - October 2012
Job Senior SQA Automation Engineer at Hortonworks
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Hortonworks October 2012 - Present
Western Digital January 2012 - October 2012
Adobe August 2008 - December 2011
Adobe June 2007 - July 2008
IBM June 2006 - December 2006
HedgeStreet Inc. July 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Python, MySQL, Java, PHP, ActionScript, Flex, C, C++, XML, Amazon Web Services, VMware, Hadoop, Windows Azure, Sqoop, SQL Azure, PostgreSQL, Linux, Hive, JavaScript, Perforce, Testing, SOA, Test Automation, SOAP
Education
San Jose State University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Software Engineering, Cloud Computing
San Jose State University 2005 — 2007
B.S., Software Engineering
University of California, Irvine 1996 — 2000
B.A., Economics and Political Science
Hortonworks October 2012 - Present
Western Digital January 2012 - October 2012
Adobe August 2008 - December 2011
Adobe June 2007 - July 2008
IBM June 2006 - December 2006
HedgeStreet Inc. July 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Python, MySQL, Java, PHP, ActionScript, Flex, C, C++, XML, Amazon Web Services, VMware, Hadoop, Windows Azure, Sqoop, SQL Azure, PostgreSQL, Linux, Hive, JavaScript, Perforce, Testing, SOA, Test Automation, SOAP
Education
San Jose State University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Software Engineering, Cloud Computing
San Jose State University 2005 — 2007
B.S., Software Engineering
University of California, Irvine 1996 — 2000
B.A., Economics and Political Science
Ian Griggs's Western Digital Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design at Western Digital
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Western Digital February 2012 - Present
Pacific Biosciences August 2010 - September 2011
Spintrack Systems, Inc. May 2010 - December 2010
Pacific Biosciences June 2009 - January 2010
Western Digital June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
CAD, Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD, Design for Manufacturing, Machining, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Simulations, Finite Element Analysis, Design of Experiments, Engineering Management, Testing, Matlab
Education
Santa Clara University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Dunn School 2002 — 2006
University of Denver
Western Digital February 2012 - Present
Pacific Biosciences August 2010 - September 2011
Spintrack Systems, Inc. May 2010 - December 2010
Pacific Biosciences June 2009 - January 2010
Western Digital June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
CAD, Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD, Design for Manufacturing, Machining, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Simulations, Finite Element Analysis, Design of Experiments, Engineering Management, Testing, Matlab
Education
Santa Clara University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Dunn School 2002 — 2006
University of Denver
Miaoyin Wang Miaoyin Wang's Western Digital Experience August 2012 - November 2012
Job Staff Engineer at WD, a Western Digital company
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
WD, a Western Digital company June 2013 - Present
University of Tennessee August 2008 - June 2013
Western Digital August 2012 - November 2012
Skills
LaTeX, Materials Science, Matlab, Spectroscopy, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Characterization, Neutron Scattering, Simulations, Physics, C++, Experimentation, C, Design of Experiments
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2008 — 2013
PhD, Physics
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Physics
WD, a Western Digital company June 2013 - Present
University of Tennessee August 2008 - June 2013
Western Digital August 2012 - November 2012
Skills
LaTeX, Materials Science, Matlab, Spectroscopy, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Characterization, Neutron Scattering, Simulations, Physics, C++, Experimentation, C, Design of Experiments
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2008 — 2013
PhD, Physics
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Physics
Gail Higginbotham Gail Higginbotham's Western Digital Experience November 1991 - January 1999
Job Site Operations Manager
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Bio-Rad Laboratories December 2012 - Present
Bio-Rad/QuantaLife Division November 2010 - December 2012
LSI Corporation 1999 - 2002
Western Digital November 1991 - January 1999
Dolch Computer Systems March 1991 - November 1992
Maxtor September 1987 - February 1991
Skills
ISO 13485, Marketing, Project Planning, Management, Supply Management, Purchasing, Materials, Negotiation, Manufacturing
Education
San Jose State University 1996 — 1997
Certificate, Purchasing Management
Kennedy High School
San Jose State University
BA, Liberal Studies
Bio-Rad Laboratories December 2012 - Present
Bio-Rad/QuantaLife Division November 2010 - December 2012
LSI Corporation 1999 - 2002
Western Digital November 1991 - January 1999
Dolch Computer Systems March 1991 - November 1992
Maxtor September 1987 - February 1991
Skills
ISO 13485, Marketing, Project Planning, Management, Supply Management, Purchasing, Materials, Negotiation, Manufacturing
Education
San Jose State University 1996 — 1997
Certificate, Purchasing Management
Kennedy High School
San Jose State University
BA, Liberal Studies
Arsy Vartanian's Western Digital Experience October 2010 - Present
Job Senior Marketing Analyst at Western Digital
Industry Market Research
Experience
Western Digital October 2010 - Present
Seagate Technology February 2008 - October 2010
Nielsen Online July 2007 - January 2008
Pajaro Valley Shelter 2006 - 2007
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2007
MA, Sociology
University of California, Santa Cruz 1998 — 2002
BA, American Studies
Western Digital October 2010 - Present
Seagate Technology February 2008 - October 2010
Nielsen Online July 2007 - January 2008
Pajaro Valley Shelter 2006 - 2007
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2007
MA, Sociology
University of California, Santa Cruz 1998 — 2002
BA, American Studies
Chris Broussalian Chris Broussalian's Western Digital Experience February 2003 - June 2004
Job Executive Mfg / Quality / Engr / SCM
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Seagate Technology March 2008 - Present
Panasonic March 2007 - March 2008
Cornice June 2004 - May 2007
Western Digital February 2003 - June 2004
Maxtor March 1996 - February 2003
Storage Tek October 1989 - March 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, SPC, Quality Systems, Injection Molding, Machining, Documentation, Grinding, Department Management, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Design of Experiments, Process Modeling, Continuous Improvement, ISO, PCB design, Quality System, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, GD&T, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing..., R&D, Product Design, Software Documentation, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Process Simulation, MRP, Electronics, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Supplier Quality, Operations Management, Reliability Engineering, Data Analysis, Engineering Management
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1994 — 1997
MSME
San Jose State University 1978 — 1983
BSME
Seagate Technology March 2008 - Present
Panasonic March 2007 - March 2008
Cornice June 2004 - May 2007
Western Digital February 2003 - June 2004
Maxtor March 1996 - February 2003
Storage Tek October 1989 - March 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, SPC, Quality Systems, Injection Molding, Machining, Documentation, Grinding, Department Management, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Design of Experiments, Process Modeling, Continuous Improvement, ISO, PCB design, Quality System, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, GD&T, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing..., R&D, Product Design, Software Documentation, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Process Simulation, MRP, Electronics, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Supplier Quality, Operations Management, Reliability Engineering, Data Analysis, Engineering Management
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1994 — 1997
MSME
San Jose State University 1978 — 1983
BSME
Hanshen Zhang Hanshen Zhang's Western Digital Experience April 2011 - October 2012
Job Senior Process Engineer at Applied Materials
Industry Nanotechnology
Experience
Applied Materials November 2012 - Present
Western Digital April 2011 - October 2012
Stanford University February 2010 - April 2011
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory January 2006 - December 2009
University of California, Berkeley August 2003 - December 2008
Skills
reactive ion etching, plasma physics, thin film deposition, physical ion etching, surface characterization, photo-lithography, wafer fab product..., TEM, XPS, AFM, MFM, Thin Films, Photolithography, Plasma Physics, Ion, Etching, CVD, Characterization
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2009
PhD, Materials Science
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2005
Master of Science (MS), Materials Science
City University of Hong Kong 2000 — 2003
Bachelor, Manufacturing Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1999 — 2000
Diploma
Applied Materials November 2012 - Present
Western Digital April 2011 - October 2012
Stanford University February 2010 - April 2011
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory January 2006 - December 2009
University of California, Berkeley August 2003 - December 2008
Skills
reactive ion etching, plasma physics, thin film deposition, physical ion etching, surface characterization, photo-lithography, wafer fab product..., TEM, XPS, AFM, MFM, Thin Films, Photolithography, Plasma Physics, Ion, Etching, CVD, Characterization
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2009
PhD, Materials Science
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2005
Master of Science (MS), Materials Science
City University of Hong Kong 2000 — 2003
Bachelor, Manufacturing Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1999 — 2000
Diploma
Charles Whyte's Western Digital Experience August 2011 - April 2014
Job Senior Director at HGST, a Western Digital
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
HGST, a Western Digital company April 2014 - Present
Western Digital August 2011 - April 2014
Vertical Circuits April 2008 - September 2010
SanDisk February 2005 - April 2008
SanDisk February 2001 - February 2005
SanDisk February 1991 - February 2001
Waferscale Integration February 1988 - February 1991
Waferscale Integration February 1985 - February 1988
Signetics 1981 - 1985
Skills
Semiconductors, Product Management, Six Sigma, Engineering Management, Semiconductor Industry, Failure Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Electronics, Product Marketing, Program Management, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Testing, Process Improvement, Product Engineering, Engineering, ASIC, Start-ups, Product Development, Business Process, Product Lifecycle..., Management, Supply Chain, IC, Yield, Enterprise Software, Characterization, Go-to-market Strategy, Electronics, SoC, SPC, Electrical Engineering, Hardware, Embedded Systems, Test Engineering, Mixed Signal, Analog, Firmware, Manufacturing..., R&D, FPGA, EDA, Thin Films, PCB design, Process Simulation, System Architecture, Process Engineering, Embedded Software, FMEA, Simulations
Education
Santa Clara University 1989 — 1992
MBA, Business Management
The University of Edinburgh 1979 — 1980
MS, Design & Manufacture of Microelectronic Devices
University of Strathclyde
BSc, Physics
HGST, a Western Digital company April 2014 - Present
Western Digital August 2011 - April 2014
Vertical Circuits April 2008 - September 2010
SanDisk February 2005 - April 2008
SanDisk February 2001 - February 2005
SanDisk February 1991 - February 2001
Waferscale Integration February 1988 - February 1991
Waferscale Integration February 1985 - February 1988
Signetics 1981 - 1985
Skills
Semiconductors, Product Management, Six Sigma, Engineering Management, Semiconductor Industry, Failure Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Electronics, Product Marketing, Program Management, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Testing, Process Improvement, Product Engineering, Engineering, ASIC, Start-ups, Product Development, Business Process, Product Lifecycle..., Management, Supply Chain, IC, Yield, Enterprise Software, Characterization, Go-to-market Strategy, Electronics, SoC, SPC, Electrical Engineering, Hardware, Embedded Systems, Test Engineering, Mixed Signal, Analog, Firmware, Manufacturing..., R&D, FPGA, EDA, Thin Films, PCB design, Process Simulation, System Architecture, Process Engineering, Embedded Software, FMEA, Simulations
Education
Santa Clara University 1989 — 1992
MBA, Business Management
The University of Edinburgh 1979 — 1980
MS, Design & Manufacture of Microelectronic Devices
University of Strathclyde
BSc, Physics
Ed Mathias Ed Mathias's Western Digital Experience March 2005 - November 2006
Job Director, Field Quality at View | Dynamic Glass
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
View Dynamic Glass April 2015 - Present
JDSU January 2012 - April 2015
JDSU May 2010 - January 2012
Xyratex April 2010 - May 2010
OptiSolar November 2007 - May 2009
Solyndra, Inc. November 2006 - November 2007
Western Digital March 2005 - November 2006
Seagate 1997 - 2004
Seagate Technology 1997 - 2004
Southwall January 1995 - April 1997
Skills
Vendor Management, Contract Negotiations, Troubleshooting, Equipment Installation, Budget Management, MES Configuration and..., Web page development, Systems Architect, SEMI E10, Data Management, Metric Development, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Iso 9000, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Semiconductors, MES, Manufacturing, Integration, Product Design, Enterprise Software, Engineering Management, Program Management, Process Engineering, Semi, Configurations, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Web Development, Automation, Product Development, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Team Leadership, Systems Engineering, Start-ups, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Manufacturing..., Solar Energy, Design for Manufacturing, R&D, Metrology, Photovoltaics, Design of Experiments, Management, Product Lifecycle..., Process Improvement, Problem Solving
Education
San Jose State University 1988 — 2002
BA, Industrial Arts, Division of Industrial Technology. Area of emphasis: Manufacturing
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA 1977 — 1980
AA, Associate Arts, General Education.
University of Phoenix, San Jose CA
MS-CIS, Master of Sciences in Computer Information Systems
View Dynamic Glass April 2015 - Present
JDSU January 2012 - April 2015
JDSU May 2010 - January 2012
Xyratex April 2010 - May 2010
OptiSolar November 2007 - May 2009
Solyndra, Inc. November 2006 - November 2007
Western Digital March 2005 - November 2006
Seagate 1997 - 2004
Seagate Technology 1997 - 2004
Southwall January 1995 - April 1997
Skills
Vendor Management, Contract Negotiations, Troubleshooting, Equipment Installation, Budget Management, MES Configuration and..., Web page development, Systems Architect, SEMI E10, Data Management, Metric Development, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Iso 9000, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Semiconductors, MES, Manufacturing, Integration, Product Design, Enterprise Software, Engineering Management, Program Management, Process Engineering, Semi, Configurations, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Web Development, Automation, Product Development, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Team Leadership, Systems Engineering, Start-ups, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Manufacturing..., Solar Energy, Design for Manufacturing, R&D, Metrology, Photovoltaics, Design of Experiments, Management, Product Lifecycle..., Process Improvement, Problem Solving
Education
San Jose State University 1988 — 2002
BA, Industrial Arts, Division of Industrial Technology. Area of emphasis: Manufacturing
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA 1977 — 1980
AA, Associate Arts, General Education.
University of Phoenix, San Jose CA
MS-CIS, Master of Sciences in Computer Information Systems
Christopher E. Boyd, CPIM Christopher E. Boyd, CPIM's Western Digital Experience 2011 - 2013
Job Master Scheduler at Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Western Digital 2011 - 2013
Cobham SATCOM - Concord 2007 - 2011
Dole Food Company 2005 - 2006
Brown Cow Farm 2004 - 2005
Jomed, Inc 2000 - 2003
Precision Technologies, Inc 2000 - 2000
Landec Corporation 1998 - 1999
Applied Aerospace Structures Corporation 1995 - 1998
Skills
Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Control, MRP, ERP, Materials Management, Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Scheduling, Six Sigma, Problem Solving, Operations Management, Production Planning, Team Building, Excel, Word, SAP, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Program Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain Management, Sales Operations, Warehousing, Analysis, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Shipping, Budgeting, Outlook, Visio, Access, Project Planning, Supply Management, Microsoft Excel, Kaizen, Product Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
San Jose State University 2005 — 2011
BA, History
Texas A&M University 1990 — 1995
San Joaquin Delta College
AA, Liberal Studies
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Western Digital 2011 - 2013
Cobham SATCOM - Concord 2007 - 2011
Dole Food Company 2005 - 2006
Brown Cow Farm 2004 - 2005
Jomed, Inc 2000 - 2003
Precision Technologies, Inc 2000 - 2000
Landec Corporation 1998 - 1999
Applied Aerospace Structures Corporation 1995 - 1998
Skills
Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Control, MRP, ERP, Materials Management, Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Scheduling, Six Sigma, Problem Solving, Operations Management, Production Planning, Team Building, Excel, Word, SAP, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Program Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain Management, Sales Operations, Warehousing, Analysis, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Shipping, Budgeting, Outlook, Visio, Access, Project Planning, Supply Management, Microsoft Excel, Kaizen, Product Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
San Jose State University 2005 — 2011
BA, History
Texas A&M University 1990 — 1995
San Joaquin Delta College
AA, Liberal Studies
Nili Haghighi Nili Haghighi's Western Digital Experience January 2007 - August 2010
Job Training Consultant
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Irvine Incubation Center 2010 - 2011
Western Digital January 2007 - August 2010
Western Digital October 2003 - January 2007
Western Digital August 2002 - October 2003
Skills
Employee Training, Leadership, Call Centers, Project Management, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Management, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Training, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Team Building, Process Improvement, Accounting, Software Documentation, Change Management, Public Speaking, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Finance, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Access, Program Management, Start-ups, Visio, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Performance Management, PowerPoint, Invoicing, Technical Support, Marketing, Sales
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2009 — 2011
Masters, MBA
University of California - Irvine, Extension 2004 — 2005
Supervisory & Leadership Certificate, Management
Computer Education Institute - Lake Forest 2001 — 2002
MCSC /A+ Certificate, Computer Systems & Networking
Southern Connecticut State University 1995 — 1997
BS, COMPUTER SCIENCE
Greg Johnson Career Training
John Hall Advanced Career Development
Irvine Incubation Center 2010 - 2011
Western Digital January 2007 - August 2010
Western Digital October 2003 - January 2007
Western Digital August 2002 - October 2003
Skills
Employee Training, Leadership, Call Centers, Project Management, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Management, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Training, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Team Building, Process Improvement, Accounting, Software Documentation, Change Management, Public Speaking, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Finance, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Access, Program Management, Start-ups, Visio, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Performance Management, PowerPoint, Invoicing, Technical Support, Marketing, Sales
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2009 — 2011
Masters, MBA
University of California - Irvine, Extension 2004 — 2005
Supervisory & Leadership Certificate, Management
Computer Education Institute - Lake Forest 2001 — 2002
MCSC /A+ Certificate, Computer Systems & Networking
Southern Connecticut State University 1995 — 1997
BS, COMPUTER SCIENCE
Greg Johnson Career Training
John Hall Advanced Career Development
Weigang Wang Weigang Wang's Western Digital Experience June 2012 - September 2012
Job Systems Engineer at Gener8
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Gener8 May 2015 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company April 2013 - May 2015
Beasley group, Stanford University September 2007 - April 2013
Western Digital June 2012 - September 2012
Focused Ion Beam, Stanford University March 2011 - June 2012
Stanford University March 2011 - June 2011
Yu-Qing Lou group, Tsinghua University August 2004 - July 2007
Skills
optical testing, electronic circuit..., critical thinking, hands on experiements, LaTeX, Matlab, Labview, Programming, Teaching, Physics, Optics, Algorithms, Critical Thinking, Electronics, LabVIEW
Education
Stanford University 2007 — 2013
Ph.D, Applied Physics
Tsinghua University 2003 — 2007
B.S, Mathematics and Physics; Physics Department
Gener8 May 2015 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company April 2013 - May 2015
Beasley group, Stanford University September 2007 - April 2013
Western Digital June 2012 - September 2012
Focused Ion Beam, Stanford University March 2011 - June 2012
Stanford University March 2011 - June 2011
Yu-Qing Lou group, Tsinghua University August 2004 - July 2007
Skills
optical testing, electronic circuit..., critical thinking, hands on experiements, LaTeX, Matlab, Labview, Programming, Teaching, Physics, Optics, Algorithms, Critical Thinking, Electronics, LabVIEW
Education
Stanford University 2007 — 2013
Ph.D, Applied Physics
Tsinghua University 2003 — 2007
B.S, Mathematics and Physics; Physics Department
Rahmat Karimi Rahmat Karimi's Western Digital Experience 2000 - Present
Job Materials Science & Engineering
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital 2000 - Present
Skills
Failure Analysis, Thin Films, Reliability, Hard Drives, Reliability Engineering, Medical Devices, Materials Science, Metrology, Focused Ion Beam (FIB), SEM Testing and Analysis, JMP, SPC, Media Technology, Materials Analysis, Minitab, Product Engineering, Six Sigma, Head Technology, Disk Drive -HDD, Design of Experiments, Semiconductors, Characterization
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA, Materials Science & Engineering, Ph.D
SJSU
Master of Science (MSc), Materials Science & Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
Materials Science & Engineering
Western Digital 2000 - Present
Skills
Failure Analysis, Thin Films, Reliability, Hard Drives, Reliability Engineering, Medical Devices, Materials Science, Metrology, Focused Ion Beam (FIB), SEM Testing and Analysis, JMP, SPC, Media Technology, Materials Analysis, Minitab, Product Engineering, Six Sigma, Head Technology, Disk Drive -HDD, Design of Experiments, Semiconductors, Characterization
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA, Materials Science & Engineering, Ph.D
SJSU
Master of Science (MSc), Materials Science & Engineering
Sharif University of Technology
Materials Science & Engineering
Tom Constantino's Western Digital Experience March 2012 - Present
Job CFO & Vice President of HGST ( a Western Digital Company)
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Western Digital March 2012 - Present
Hitachi GST April 2010 - March 2012
Hewlett Packard June 2007 - April 2010
HP - HPShopping Subsidiary 2003 - 2007
HP - North America Direct & eBusiness September 2000 - 2003
HP - B2B start-up (TradingHubs.com) June 1999 - August 2000
HP March 1994 - March 1999
Price Waterhouse 1986 - 1994
Skills
Team Building, Forecasting, M&A due diligence, IPO, Supply Chain, B2B eCommerce, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Change Leadership, Strategic Financial..., Change Management, Financial Goals, Due Diligence, Supply Chain Management, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, Variance Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Integration, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Finance, B2B, Leadership, Operations Management, Budgets, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, E-commerce, Pricing, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flow, Auditing, Acquisition Integration, Venture Capital, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Executive Management, Managerial Finance
Education
San Jose State University 1983 — 1987
BS: Business Administration
Western Digital March 2012 - Present
Hitachi GST April 2010 - March 2012
Hewlett Packard June 2007 - April 2010
HP - HPShopping Subsidiary 2003 - 2007
HP - North America Direct & eBusiness September 2000 - 2003
HP - B2B start-up (TradingHubs.com) June 1999 - August 2000
HP March 1994 - March 1999
Price Waterhouse 1986 - 1994
Skills
Team Building, Forecasting, M&A due diligence, IPO, Supply Chain, B2B eCommerce, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Change Leadership, Strategic Financial..., Change Management, Financial Goals, Due Diligence, Supply Chain Management, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, Variance Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Integration, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Finance, B2B, Leadership, Operations Management, Budgets, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, E-commerce, Pricing, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flow, Auditing, Acquisition Integration, Venture Capital, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Executive Management, Managerial Finance
Education
San Jose State University 1983 — 1987
BS: Business Administration
Lee Hirsch's Western Digital Experience January 1986 - June 1989
Job
Industry Semiconductors
Chris Nieves's Western Digital Experience March 2011 - November 2012
Job Senior Manager SSD FW at SanDisk
Industry Computer Software
Experience
SanDisk November 2012 - Present
Western Digital March 2011 - November 2012
Intel December 2008 - March 2011
Seagate Technology January 2006 - December 2008
Maxtor May 1998 - January 2006
Fujitsu Computer Products of America November 1996 - March 1998
Auspex Systems October 1995 - February 1997
Micropolis June 1993 - January 1995
Hitachi July 1992 - July 1993
Computer Consols/ICL April 1988 - February 1991
Skills
Storage, SATA, Firmware, RAID, Hard Drives, SSD, SCSI, Embedded Systems, Program Management, Product Management, Processors, Hardware, Hardware Architecture, SoC, ARM, Engineering Management, Embedded Software, Architecture, Debugging, Semiconductors, System Architecture, FPGA, ASIC, Digital Signal..., Microprocessors, C++
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2006 — 2009
MBA
Santa Clara University 1996 — 1997
Engineering Management
University of California - Irvine 1976 — 1980
BS, Information & Computer Science
St John Bosco High School 1972 — 1976
SanDisk November 2012 - Present
Western Digital March 2011 - November 2012
Intel December 2008 - March 2011
Seagate Technology January 2006 - December 2008
Maxtor May 1998 - January 2006
Fujitsu Computer Products of America November 1996 - March 1998
Auspex Systems October 1995 - February 1997
Micropolis June 1993 - January 1995
Hitachi July 1992 - July 1993
Computer Consols/ICL April 1988 - February 1991
Skills
Storage, SATA, Firmware, RAID, Hard Drives, SSD, SCSI, Embedded Systems, Program Management, Product Management, Processors, Hardware, Hardware Architecture, SoC, ARM, Engineering Management, Embedded Software, Architecture, Debugging, Semiconductors, System Architecture, FPGA, ASIC, Digital Signal..., Microprocessors, C++
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2006 — 2009
MBA
Santa Clara University 1996 — 1997
Engineering Management
University of California - Irvine 1976 — 1980
BS, Information & Computer Science
St John Bosco High School 1972 — 1976
Lou Pace's Western Digital Experience March 2004 - March 2008
Job Engineering Manager
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Fortune 500 Company March 2008 - Present
Western Digital March 2004 - March 2008
Apple September 2001 - February 2004
Quantum April 1991 - June 2001
Skills
Product Design, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Engineering Management, R&D, Failure Analysis, Solidworks, Manufacturing..., Consumer Electronics, Design of Experiments, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, SPC, Injection Molding, FMEA, Medical Device R&D, Hard Drives, Wearables, Biosensors, Glucose Testing, Continuous Glucose..., ISO 13485, Design Control, GD&T, Medical Devices, SolidWorks, Geometric Dimensioning..., Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Product Management
Education
Santa Clara University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Saint Ignatius College Prep
Fortune 500 Company March 2008 - Present
Western Digital March 2004 - March 2008
Apple September 2001 - February 2004
Quantum April 1991 - June 2001
Skills
Product Design, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Engineering Management, R&D, Failure Analysis, Solidworks, Manufacturing..., Consumer Electronics, Design of Experiments, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, SPC, Injection Molding, FMEA, Medical Device R&D, Hard Drives, Wearables, Biosensors, Glucose Testing, Continuous Glucose..., ISO 13485, Design Control, GD&T, Medical Devices, SolidWorks, Geometric Dimensioning..., Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Product Management
Education
Santa Clara University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Saint Ignatius College Prep
Huiyan Neo's Western Digital Experience January 2011 - February 2011
Job
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Omnivision March 2011 - March 2015
Western Digital January 2011 - February 2011
Intevac February 2007 - March 2009
Honeywell Electronics July 2006 - September 2006
Singapore Technologies (Semblog) June 2005 - August 2005
Nanyang Technological University (Microelectronics) June 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Semiconductors, Thin Films, Nanotechnology, R&D, Failure Analysis, JMP, Characterization, SPC, Process Simulation, Minitab, Etch, CVD, PVD, PECVD, Etching, Materials Science, AFM, CMOS, Lithography, MEMS, Optics, Metrology, Design of Experiments, Photolithography, Sputtering
Education
Stanford University 2005 — 2006
MS
University of Michigan 2002 — 2005
BS
Omnivision March 2011 - March 2015
Western Digital January 2011 - February 2011
Intevac February 2007 - March 2009
Honeywell Electronics July 2006 - September 2006
Singapore Technologies (Semblog) June 2005 - August 2005
Nanyang Technological University (Microelectronics) June 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Semiconductors, Thin Films, Nanotechnology, R&D, Failure Analysis, JMP, Characterization, SPC, Process Simulation, Minitab, Etch, CVD, PVD, PECVD, Etching, Materials Science, AFM, CMOS, Lithography, MEMS, Optics, Metrology, Design of Experiments, Photolithography, Sputtering
Education
Stanford University 2005 — 2006
MS
University of Michigan 2002 — 2005
BS
Hoyt Hedgecock's Western Digital Experience October 2007 - December 2008
Job Firmware Engineer at Synapse Design Automation Inc.
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Synapse Design Automation March 2013 - June 2015
Raytheon October 2011 - March 2013
Synapse Design Automation Inc. March 2010 - October 2011
Western Digital October 2007 - December 2008
Seagate Technology July 2006 - October 2007
Maxtor January 1993 - June 2006
McDonnell Douglas August 1979 - July 1992
Skills
Firmware, Debugging, ARM, SCSI, PCB design, Logic Analyzer, C, Microprocessors, Digital Signal..., Embedded Systems, Testing, C++, Analog, Failure Analysis, Electronics, Semiconductors, Engineering Management, Hardware, Device Drivers, FPGA, ASIC, Hardware Architecture, RTOS, Embedded Software, Python, SoC, Verilog, Microcontrollers, TCL, USB
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
BS, Electrical Engineering
Synapse Design Automation March 2013 - June 2015
Raytheon October 2011 - March 2013
Synapse Design Automation Inc. March 2010 - October 2011
Western Digital October 2007 - December 2008
Seagate Technology July 2006 - October 2007
Maxtor January 1993 - June 2006
McDonnell Douglas August 1979 - July 1992
Skills
Firmware, Debugging, ARM, SCSI, PCB design, Logic Analyzer, C, Microprocessors, Digital Signal..., Embedded Systems, Testing, C++, Analog, Failure Analysis, Electronics, Semiconductors, Engineering Management, Hardware, Device Drivers, FPGA, ASIC, Hardware Architecture, RTOS, Embedded Software, Python, SoC, Verilog, Microcontrollers, TCL, USB
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
BS, Electrical Engineering
Peggy Ellwein's Western Digital Experience Supplier Quality EngineerGateway1994 - 1998
Job Sr. Manager, Quality at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital Supplier Quality EngineerGateway1994 - 1998
Apple 1992 - 1994
SCI Systems 1988 - 1992
Skills
Failure Analysis, SPC, Design of Experiments, SCSI, SATA, Storage, Six Sigma, SSD, FMEA, Semiconductors, Testing, Firmware, ASIC
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1983 — 1987
B.S. Chemical Engineering
Western Digital Supplier Quality EngineerGateway1994 - 1998
Apple 1992 - 1994
SCI Systems 1988 - 1992
Skills
Failure Analysis, SPC, Design of Experiments, SCSI, SATA, Storage, Six Sigma, SSD, FMEA, Semiconductors, Testing, Firmware, ASIC
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1983 — 1987
B.S. Chemical Engineering
Bhavna Chopra's Western Digital Experience February 2008 - December 2012
Job Product Management Professional at SanDisk Corporation
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
SanDisk September 2013 - Present
LSI Corporation January 2013 - September 2013
Western Digital February 2008 - December 2012
Mentor Graphics May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Firmware, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., SSD, Storage, SATA, Engineering Management, Integration, SCSI, Embedded Systems, Product Management, Hardware, Semiconductors, C
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2014 — 2015
Advanced Project Management Certification - SAPM
University of Southern California 2006 — 2007
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering
University of Mumbai 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electronics and Telecommunications.
SanDisk September 2013 - Present
LSI Corporation January 2013 - September 2013
Western Digital February 2008 - December 2012
Mentor Graphics May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Firmware, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., SSD, Storage, SATA, Engineering Management, Integration, SCSI, Embedded Systems, Product Management, Hardware, Semiconductors, C
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2014 — 2015
Advanced Project Management Certification - SAPM
University of Southern California 2006 — 2007
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering
University of Mumbai 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electronics and Telecommunications.
Jasdev Singh's Western Digital Experience March 2011 - Present
Job Production Control Manager
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Western Digital March 2011 - Present
JDSU January 2009 - July 2010
Cisco 2007 - 2008
Hospira 2006 - 2007
KLA-Tencor 2002 - 2006
Applied Materials 1999 - 2002
Western Digital 1994 - 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, Semiconductors, Quality System, Manufacturing, FMEA, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Solid State Lasers, Electronics, ISO, Design of Experiments, Testing, Continuous Improvement
Education
San Jose State University 1989 — 1993
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Western Digital March 2011 - Present
JDSU January 2009 - July 2010
Cisco 2007 - 2008
Hospira 2006 - 2007
KLA-Tencor 2002 - 2006
Applied Materials 1999 - 2002
Western Digital 1994 - 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, Semiconductors, Quality System, Manufacturing, FMEA, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Solid State Lasers, Electronics, ISO, Design of Experiments, Testing, Continuous Improvement
Education
San Jose State University 1989 — 1993
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Paul Manfredi, P.E.'s Western Digital Experience January 1996 - June 2000
Job Distribution Senior Supervising Engineer at Hawaiian Electric Company
Industry Utilities
Experience
Hawaiian Electric Corporation May 2007 - Present
Spirent Communications 2001 - 2007
Western Digital January 1996 - June 2000
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Santa Clara University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Hawaiian Electric Corporation May 2007 - Present
Spirent Communications 2001 - 2007
Western Digital January 1996 - June 2000
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Santa Clara University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Feng-Bin (Frank) Sun's Western Digital Experience March 2003 - September 2010
Job Senior Staff of Reliability Engineering at Tesla Motors
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Tesla Motors July 2015 - Present
HGST, a Western Digital company September 2010 - June 2015
Western Digital March 2003 - September 2010
Maxtor Corporation April 2001 - March 2003
Quantum Corporation April 1997 - March 2001
Skills
Optics, Green Belt, Yield, Materials, Oscilloscope, Design of Experiments, Reliability Engineering, Failure Analysis, Reliability, Characterization, Product Engineering, SPC
Education
University of Arizona 1991 — 1997
Ph.D., Reliability Engineering
Shanghai University 1984 — 1987
MS, Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Reliability Engineering
Southeast University 1980 — 1984
BS, Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Tesla Motors July 2015 - Present
HGST, a Western Digital company September 2010 - June 2015
Western Digital March 2003 - September 2010
Maxtor Corporation April 2001 - March 2003
Quantum Corporation April 1997 - March 2001
Skills
Optics, Green Belt, Yield, Materials, Oscilloscope, Design of Experiments, Reliability Engineering, Failure Analysis, Reliability, Characterization, Product Engineering, SPC
Education
University of Arizona 1991 — 1997
Ph.D., Reliability Engineering
Shanghai University 1984 — 1987
MS, Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Reliability Engineering
Southeast University 1980 — 1984
BS, Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Andy Hospodor's Western Digital Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Expert in Intellectual Property
Industry Legal Services
Experience
University of California 2002 - Present
GridPlan April 2008 - Present
GridPlan 2003 - 2006
corosoft 2001 - 2004
Western Digital 1999 - 2001
Quantum 1993 - 1999
Scientific Micro Systems 1983 - 1986
Digital 1979 - 1980
Skills
Software Development, NAS, Cloud Computing, File Systems, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Firmware, Python, Storage, System Architecture, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Start-ups, Linux, Distributed Systems, Computer Science
Education
Santa Clara University 1986 — 1994
University of California 2002 - Present
GridPlan April 2008 - Present
GridPlan 2003 - 2006
corosoft 2001 - 2004
Western Digital 1999 - 2001
Quantum 1993 - 1999
Scientific Micro Systems 1983 - 1986
Digital 1979 - 1980
Skills
Software Development, NAS, Cloud Computing, File Systems, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Firmware, Python, Storage, System Architecture, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Start-ups, Linux, Distributed Systems, Computer Science
Education
Santa Clara University 1986 — 1994
Josh Weiher's Western Digital Experience August 2003 - January 2013
Job Mechanical Engineer Xbox Accessories at Microsoft
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Microsoft February 2015 - Present
Microsoft February 2013 - February 2015
Western Digital August 2003 - January 2013
sp3 Inc January 2000 - December 2004
Oracle June 1998 - August 2001
Skills
Solidworks, Hard Drives, Failure Analysis, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Product Engineering, SPC, Semiconductors, Tolerance Analysis, Product Development, Engineering Management, Firmware, R&D, Product Design, Debugging, Manufacturing..., GD&T, Finite Element Analysis, Labview, Simulations, Embedded Systems, PCB design
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2007
Master's Degree, Engineering
San Jose State University 2004 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Santa Clara University
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Microsoft February 2015 - Present
Microsoft February 2013 - February 2015
Western Digital August 2003 - January 2013
sp3 Inc January 2000 - December 2004
Oracle June 1998 - August 2001
Skills
Solidworks, Hard Drives, Failure Analysis, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Product Engineering, SPC, Semiconductors, Tolerance Analysis, Product Development, Engineering Management, Firmware, R&D, Product Design, Debugging, Manufacturing..., GD&T, Finite Element Analysis, Labview, Simulations, Embedded Systems, PCB design
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2007
Master's Degree, Engineering
San Jose State University 2004 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Santa Clara University
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Dawn Dolan's Western Digital Experience 2004 - February 2007
Job Sr. Commodity Manager
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Lumentum (formerly JDSU) October 2010 - Present
2Wire July 2007 - October 2010
Palm February 2007 - July 2007
Western Digital 2004 - February 2007
Picarro 2002 - 2004
Zaffire (formerly known as Blue Access) 2000 - 2001
Adept Technology 1986 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Supply Management, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Product Development, Process Improvement, Electronics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Management
Education
Sawyer College of Business 1984 — 1986
Certification, Legal Administration, 3.94
San Jose State University
CPM and Program Management
Lumentum (formerly JDSU) October 2010 - Present
2Wire July 2007 - October 2010
Palm February 2007 - July 2007
Western Digital 2004 - February 2007
Picarro 2002 - 2004
Zaffire (formerly known as Blue Access) 2000 - 2001
Adept Technology 1986 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Supply Management, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Product Development, Process Improvement, Electronics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Management
Education
Sawyer College of Business 1984 — 1986
Certification, Legal Administration, 3.94
San Jose State University
CPM and Program Management
Sabin Vidolov's Western Digital Experience April 2011 - March 2012
Job Software Engineer
Industry Information Services
Experience
The 41st Parameter September 2012 - Present
The 41st Parameter March 2012 - September 2012
Western Digital April 2011 - March 2012
STMicroelectronics 2000 - June 2011
Bankservice 1993 - 1999
Skills
Software Development, Debugging, Perl, Software Design, Unix, Software Engineering, Java, Shell Scripting, Linux, Tomcat, C, Solaris, C#, SQL, Java Enterprise Edition, Apache, PL/SQL, MySQL, JavaScript, Oracle, PHP, Databases, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, jQuery, HTML, Visual Basic, XML, Multithreading, Unix Shell Scripting, C, Object Oriented Design, Web Services, Hibernate, JSP, Web Development, Bash, Servlets, Programming, Visual Studio, Web Applications, Eclipse, Spring, Testing, CSS, Windows, OS X, UML, OOP, VMware
Education
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski 1987 — 1992
Master of Science, Computer Science
The 41st Parameter September 2012 - Present
The 41st Parameter March 2012 - September 2012
Western Digital April 2011 - March 2012
STMicroelectronics 2000 - June 2011
Bankservice 1993 - 1999
Skills
Software Development, Debugging, Perl, Software Design, Unix, Software Engineering, Java, Shell Scripting, Linux, Tomcat, C, Solaris, C#, SQL, Java Enterprise Edition, Apache, PL/SQL, MySQL, JavaScript, Oracle, PHP, Databases, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, jQuery, HTML, Visual Basic, XML, Multithreading, Unix Shell Scripting, C, Object Oriented Design, Web Services, Hibernate, JSP, Web Development, Bash, Servlets, Programming, Visual Studio, Web Applications, Eclipse, Spring, Testing, CSS, Windows, OS X, UML, OOP, VMware
Education
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski 1987 — 1992
Master of Science, Computer Science
Mahdad Manavi's Western Digital Experience 2005 - June 2011
Job Sr. Director of Product Program Management at Western Digital Corp
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital Corp May 2005 - Present
Western Digital 2005 - June 2011
Nano Scale Storage Systems October 2003 - April 2005
LOTS Technology Inc. 1995 - 2003
Maxoptix Corporation Inc 1989 - 1995
VERBATIM CORPORATION 1987 - 1989
IBM ALMADEN RESEARCH CENTER 1984 - 1987
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., successful transfer of..., Product Management, Start-ups, Manufacturing, Program Management, Cost Effective Solutions, Global Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2009
MBA, Global Management
San Jose State University 1980 — 1986
MS, Physics
Western Digital Corp May 2005 - Present
Western Digital 2005 - June 2011
Nano Scale Storage Systems October 2003 - April 2005
LOTS Technology Inc. 1995 - 2003
Maxoptix Corporation Inc 1989 - 1995
VERBATIM CORPORATION 1987 - 1989
IBM ALMADEN RESEARCH CENTER 1984 - 1987
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., successful transfer of..., Product Management, Start-ups, Manufacturing, Program Management, Cost Effective Solutions, Global Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2009
MBA, Global Management
San Jose State University 1980 — 1986
MS, Physics
Guanxiong Li's Western Digital Experience October 2004 - Present
Job Senior Manager at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital October 2004 - Present
Skills
C++, Failure Analysis, Characterization, Design of Experiments, Semiconductors, Thin Films
Education
Stanford University 1999 — 2004
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering
Chinese Academy of Sciences 1996 — 1999
Master, Microelectronics
Tsinghua University 1991 — 1996
B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Electronics
宜丰一中 1988 — 1991
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Western Digital October 2004 - Present
Skills
C++, Failure Analysis, Characterization, Design of Experiments, Semiconductors, Thin Films
Education
Stanford University 1999 — 2004
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering
Chinese Academy of Sciences 1996 — 1999
Master, Microelectronics
Tsinghua University 1991 — 1996
B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Electronics
宜丰一中 1988 — 1991
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Jackie Jung's Western Digital Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Sr Director Integrated Component Product Engineering and Analytics Center of Excellence at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital April 2015 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company June 2013 - March 2015
Wester Digital December 2010 - June 2013
Western Digital August 2008 - July 2011
Komag Inc May 1999 - July 2008
Komag, Inc March 1996 - April 1999
Skills
Failure Analysis, Process Simulation, Thin Films, Product Development, Design of Experiments, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, New Product Introduction, Sputter Process and..., Analytics, Six Sigma, Process Verification
Education
Stanford University 1993 — 1996
M.S. & Degree of Engineer, Chemical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles 1991 — 1993
B.S., Chemical Engineering
St. Paul's Co-educational College
Western Digital April 2015 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company June 2013 - March 2015
Wester Digital December 2010 - June 2013
Western Digital August 2008 - July 2011
Komag Inc May 1999 - July 2008
Komag, Inc March 1996 - April 1999
Skills
Failure Analysis, Process Simulation, Thin Films, Product Development, Design of Experiments, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, New Product Introduction, Sputter Process and..., Analytics, Six Sigma, Process Verification
Education
Stanford University 1993 — 1996
M.S. & Degree of Engineer, Chemical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles 1991 — 1993
B.S., Chemical Engineering
St. Paul's Co-educational College
Sam Quezada's Western Digital Experience 1987 - 1990
Job Cofounder & Chief Firefighter at CellSight Technologies, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
CellSight Technologies, Inc. January 2010 - Present
Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford August 2005 - January 2010
Audible Magic Corporation April 2000 - October 2003
Cirrus Logic 1990 - 2000
Western Digital 1987 - 1990
Hewlett Packard 1981 - 1987
Skills
Start-ups, Business Development, Product Development, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Management, Strategy, Program Management
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 1979 — 1981
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Stanford University 1973 — 1977
BS, Electrical Engineering
CellSight Technologies, Inc. January 2010 - Present
Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford August 2005 - January 2010
Audible Magic Corporation April 2000 - October 2003
Cirrus Logic 1990 - 2000
Western Digital 1987 - 1990
Hewlett Packard 1981 - 1987
Skills
Start-ups, Business Development, Product Development, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Management, Strategy, Program Management
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 1979 — 1981
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Stanford University 1973 — 1977
BS, Electrical Engineering
Abdellah Hafid's Western Digital Experience 1998 - Present
Job Sr Staff eng at WDC
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital 1998 - Present
Akashic Memory 1996 - 1998
Seagate Technology 1992 - 1996
Analog Devices 1988 - 1992
Skills
Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Design of Experiments, Hard Drives, AFM, Minitab, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, CVD, Process Simulation, Product Engineering, SPC, PVD, Thin Films, Materials Science, Characterization, JMP, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, FMEA, Process Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Reliability
Education
Santa Clara University 1981 — 1995
MBA,MSEE
Western Digital 1998 - Present
Akashic Memory 1996 - 1998
Seagate Technology 1992 - 1996
Analog Devices 1988 - 1992
Skills
Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Design of Experiments, Hard Drives, AFM, Minitab, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, CVD, Process Simulation, Product Engineering, SPC, PVD, Thin Films, Materials Science, Characterization, JMP, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, FMEA, Process Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Reliability
Education
Santa Clara University 1981 — 1995
MBA,MSEE
Qi Qi's Western Digital Experience July 2008 - April 2009
Job Mechanical Engineer at Apple
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
Apple February 2015 - Present
Intel September 2010 - February 2015
Lin Engineering April 2009 - September 2010
Western Digital July 2008 - April 2009
Lin Engineering February 2005 - July 2008
Skills
Mechanisms, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Pro Engineer, Design for Manufacturing, Labview, Electronics Packaging, Failure Analysis, CFD, Engineering Management, Tolerance Analysis, Mechatronics, Semiconductors, Pro/Mechanica, ANSYS, GD&T, Mechanical Engineering, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, R&D, Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning..., LabVIEW, Matlab, Manufacturing
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2002 — 2004
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1998 — 2002
BE, Mechanical Engineering
Apple February 2015 - Present
Intel September 2010 - February 2015
Lin Engineering April 2009 - September 2010
Western Digital July 2008 - April 2009
Lin Engineering February 2005 - July 2008
Skills
Mechanisms, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Pro Engineer, Design for Manufacturing, Labview, Electronics Packaging, Failure Analysis, CFD, Engineering Management, Tolerance Analysis, Mechatronics, Semiconductors, Pro/Mechanica, ANSYS, GD&T, Mechanical Engineering, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, R&D, Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning..., LabVIEW, Matlab, Manufacturing
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2002 — 2004
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1998 — 2002
BE, Mechanical Engineering
Monica Van Berkel's Western Digital Experience 1997 - 1999
Job VP, Human Resources
Industry Human Resources
Experience
CalAmp Corp. January 2015 - Present
EMCORE Corporation May 2004 - January 2015
First Data Corporation January 2003 - January 2004
Gateway June 2001 - December 2002
Netigy Corp. 1999 - June 2001
Western Digital 1997 - 1999
Hoya Corporation USA 1995 - 1997
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Executive Pay, Program Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning, HRIS, 401k, Deferred Compensation, Training, Talent Management, Executive Management, Succession Planning, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Cross-functional Team..., College Recruiting, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits
Education
San Jose State University 1992 — 1993
Masters of Science, Administration of Justice
San Jose State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor Degree, Administration of Justice
CalAmp Corp. January 2015 - Present
EMCORE Corporation May 2004 - January 2015
First Data Corporation January 2003 - January 2004
Gateway June 2001 - December 2002
Netigy Corp. 1999 - June 2001
Western Digital 1997 - 1999
Hoya Corporation USA 1995 - 1997
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Executive Pay, Program Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning, HRIS, 401k, Deferred Compensation, Training, Talent Management, Executive Management, Succession Planning, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Cross-functional Team..., College Recruiting, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits
Education
San Jose State University 1992 — 1993
Masters of Science, Administration of Justice
San Jose State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor Degree, Administration of Justice
jiangang liang's Western Digital Experience July 2005 - February 2013
Job Staff Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Toshiba March 2013 - Present
Western Digital July 2005 - February 2013
Skills
Servo, ARM, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Firmware, C++, Debugging, Simulations, Engineering Management, Matlab
Education
University of California, Davis
Ph.D, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Toshiba March 2013 - Present
Western Digital July 2005 - February 2013
Skills
Servo, ARM, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Firmware, C++, Debugging, Simulations, Engineering Management, Matlab
Education
University of California, Davis
Ph.D, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Oliver Northrup's Western Digital Experience April 2007 - May 2009
Job Firmware & Electromechanical Systems
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital April 2007 - May 2009
JDSU September 2005 - September 2006
Western Digital February 2005 - August 2005
Maxtor July 2003 - January 2005
Bookham January 2001 - July 2003
Quantum Corporation 1990 - 2000
Education
Stanford University
MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Western Digital April 2007 - May 2009
JDSU September 2005 - September 2006
Western Digital February 2005 - August 2005
Maxtor July 2003 - January 2005
Bookham January 2001 - July 2003
Quantum Corporation 1990 - 2000
Education
Stanford University
MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Clayton Newman's Western Digital Experience August 2003 - Present
Job Senior Process Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Western Digital August 2003 - Present
Read-Rite Corporation 1990 - 2003
Skills
Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, SPC, Six Sigma, Thin Films, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1990
Western Digital August 2003 - Present
Read-Rite Corporation 1990 - 2003
Skills
Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, SPC, Six Sigma, Thin Films, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1990
Patrick Pham's Western Digital Experience September 2013 - January 2015
Job Semiconductors Professional
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Western Digital September 2013 - January 2015
Western Digital March 2010 - November 2012
Intevac March 2005 - February 2008
InVision Technologies October 2001 - December 2004
Etec Systems - Applied Materials January 1997 - July 2001
Photronics December 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Electronics, Product Development, Product Management, LASER, E-beam, X-ray, Ion beam, Robotics, Semiconductor Industry, Troubleshooting, SPC, Metrology, Lean Manufacturing, Vacuum, Cross functional team, New Product Introduction, Thermal Control Systems, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering
Education
San Jose State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science
Western Digital September 2013 - January 2015
Western Digital March 2010 - November 2012
Intevac March 2005 - February 2008
InVision Technologies October 2001 - December 2004
Etec Systems - Applied Materials January 1997 - July 2001
Photronics December 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Electronics, Product Development, Product Management, LASER, E-beam, X-ray, Ion beam, Robotics, Semiconductor Industry, Troubleshooting, SPC, Metrology, Lean Manufacturing, Vacuum, Cross functional team, New Product Introduction, Thermal Control Systems, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering
Education
San Jose State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science
Tami Ogle's Western Digital Experience June 1994 - September 1999
Job mechanical engineer at HewlettPackard
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
Hewlett-Packard mechanical engineerHP1999 - Present
Western Digital June 1994 - September 1999
Education
Santa Clara University 1990 — 1999
MSME & BSME, mechanical engineering
Cambridge High School 1986 — 1990
Hewlett-Packard mechanical engineerHP1999 - Present
Western Digital June 1994 - September 1999
Education
Santa Clara University 1990 — 1999
MSME & BSME, mechanical engineering
Cambridge High School 1986 — 1990
Rajesh Motwani's Western Digital Experience 1984 - 1992
Job Senior Program Manager & Head of Applications and Systems Engineering
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Global Infotech January 2011 - Present
Microsoft July 2008 - January 2010
Harman International December 2003 - July 2008
National Semiconductor August 1998 - January 2003
Sigma Designs March 1995 - August 1998
American Megatrends March 1992 - March 1995
Western Digital 1984 - 1992
Skills
Software Project..., System Architecture, Streaming Media, Embedded Linux, Cloud Computing, C, Linux, Mobile Devices, C++, Perl, MPEG2, MPEG
Education
University of Virginia
Master's degree
Shivaji University
BE
Global Infotech January 2011 - Present
Microsoft July 2008 - January 2010
Harman International December 2003 - July 2008
National Semiconductor August 1998 - January 2003
Sigma Designs March 1995 - August 1998
American Megatrends March 1992 - March 1995
Western Digital 1984 - 1992
Skills
Software Project..., System Architecture, Streaming Media, Embedded Linux, Cloud Computing, C, Linux, Mobile Devices, C++, Perl, MPEG2, MPEG
Education
University of Virginia
Master's degree
Shivaji University
BE
Chuck Ketchu's Western Digital Experience 1993 - 2003
Job Sr Supply Chain Engineer at Paramit Corporation
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Paramit Corporation September 2011 - Present
Fox Racing Shox July 2009 - September 2011
Xyratex August 2008 - April 2009
Xyratex May 2006 - August 2008
Western Digital 1993 - 2003
Seagate Technology 1988 - 1994
Education
San Jose State University 1986 — 1988
BS, Industrial Technology
Paramit Corporation September 2011 - Present
Fox Racing Shox July 2009 - September 2011
Xyratex August 2008 - April 2009
Xyratex May 2006 - August 2008
Western Digital 1993 - 2003
Seagate Technology 1988 - 1994
Education
San Jose State University 1986 — 1988
BS, Industrial Technology
Annalou Sison's Western Digital Experience 1988 - 1991
Job Controller at Tely Labs, Inc.
Industry Computer & Network Security
Experience
Tely Labs, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Tightrope Interactive, Inc. February 2013 - May 2013
AdBrite July 2012 - January 2013
Autonomic Networks Inc. (fka Vernier Networks) 2004 - 2009
Captiva Software (formerly ActionPoint, Inc.) 1998 - 2002
Cornerstone Imaging 1991 - 1997
Western Digital 1988 - 1991
Skills
IPO, NetSuite, Mergers, ERP, Crystal Reports, Start-ups, Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Accounts Receivable, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
San Jose State University
Tely Labs, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Tightrope Interactive, Inc. February 2013 - May 2013
AdBrite July 2012 - January 2013
Autonomic Networks Inc. (fka Vernier Networks) 2004 - 2009
Captiva Software (formerly ActionPoint, Inc.) 1998 - 2002
Cornerstone Imaging 1991 - 1997
Western Digital 1988 - 1991
Skills
IPO, NetSuite, Mergers, ERP, Crystal Reports, Start-ups, Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Accounts Receivable, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
San Jose State University
Sima Azad's Western Digital Experience October 1997 - Present
Job Principal Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital October 1997 - Present
Skills
SPC, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Embedded Systems, Product Development, Engineering Management
Education
San Jose State University
Chemistry / Biochemistry
Western Digital October 1997 - Present
Skills
SPC, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Embedded Systems, Product Development, Engineering Management
Education
San Jose State University
Chemistry / Biochemistry
Gary Knoth's Western Digital Experience December 2003 - March 2013
Job Owner Operator at GWK Consulting
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
GWK Consulting April 2013 - Present
Western Digital December 2003 - March 2013
Asyst Technologies 2000 - 2003
Western Digital October 1995 - December 1999
IBM August 1992 - September 1995
IBM May 1985 - September 1995
SEMATECH 1993 - 1994
Skills
Semiconductors, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Business Development, Engineering Management, Start-ups, New Business Development, Negotiation, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Clean Rooms, Team Building, Operations Management, SPC, Quality System, Product Lifecycle..., Quality Assurance, Testing, Management, R&D, Process Improvement, Marketing, Semiconductor Industry, Program Management, Process Simulation, Project Management, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, FMEA, ISO, Automation, Troubleshooting, Account Management, Product Design, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Electronics, Sales Management, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Quality Management, Integration, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Design for Manufacturing
Education
San Jose State University 1972 — 1975
GWK Consulting April 2013 - Present
Western Digital December 2003 - March 2013
Asyst Technologies 2000 - 2003
Western Digital October 1995 - December 1999
IBM August 1992 - September 1995
IBM May 1985 - September 1995
SEMATECH 1993 - 1994
Skills
Semiconductors, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Business Development, Engineering Management, Start-ups, New Business Development, Negotiation, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Clean Rooms, Team Building, Operations Management, SPC, Quality System, Product Lifecycle..., Quality Assurance, Testing, Management, R&D, Process Improvement, Marketing, Semiconductor Industry, Program Management, Process Simulation, Project Management, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, FMEA, ISO, Automation, Troubleshooting, Account Management, Product Design, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Electronics, Sales Management, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Quality Management, Integration, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Design for Manufacturing
Education
San Jose State University 1972 — 1975
Lisa (Schneider) Clinton's Western Digital Experience May 2010 - January 2012
Job Sr. Retail Sales Analyst, Specializing in Target and Best Buy Analytics
Industry Retail
Experience
Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. January 2011 - Present
Western Digital May 2010 - January 2012
Buyers Support Group November 1999 - April 2010
Target May 1994 - September 1999
Skills
Forecasting, Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Pricing, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, FMCG
Education
Chaska High School 1992 — 1996
St. Cloud State University
Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. January 2011 - Present
Western Digital May 2010 - January 2012
Buyers Support Group November 1999 - April 2010
Target May 1994 - September 1999
Skills
Forecasting, Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Pricing, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, FMCG
Education
Chaska High School 1992 — 1996
St. Cloud State University
Paulinda Pangaldan's Western Digital Experience August 1999 - December 1999
Job InDatabase Analytics Architect Big Data (Netezza)
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
IBM 2011 - Present
Bank of America August 2009 - July 2010
Wachovia May 2008 - June 2009
United Healthcare August 2006 - February 2008
Sprint August 2000 - August 2006
SAS January 2000 - August 2000
Western Digital August 1999 - December 1999
USAA March 1998 - July 1999
Harland Clarke May 1997 - September 1997
U.S. Army - Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas January 1991 - May 1997
Skills
Database Marketing, Campaign Management, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Insurance, Netezza, SAS, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Oracle, Data Warehouse..., Databases, Data Integration, ETL, Enterprise Architecture, Data Modeling, Unix
Education
St. Mary's University 1992 — 1994
MS, Computer Information Systems
IBM 2011 - Present
Bank of America August 2009 - July 2010
Wachovia May 2008 - June 2009
United Healthcare August 2006 - February 2008
Sprint August 2000 - August 2006
SAS January 2000 - August 2000
Western Digital August 1999 - December 1999
USAA March 1998 - July 1999
Harland Clarke May 1997 - September 1997
U.S. Army - Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas January 1991 - May 1997
Skills
Database Marketing, Campaign Management, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Insurance, Netezza, SAS, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Oracle, Data Warehouse..., Databases, Data Integration, ETL, Enterprise Architecture, Data Modeling, Unix
Education
St. Mary's University 1992 — 1994
MS, Computer Information Systems
Stanley (Sanghoon) Chu's Western Digital Experience September 2009 - June 2014
Job Firmware Technologist at HGST, a Western Digital company
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
HGST, a Western Digital company June 2014 - Present
Western Digital September 2009 - June 2014
Samsung Electronics February 1996 - September 2009
Skills
Embedded Systems, Matlab, Firmware, ARM, Product Development, Control Systems Design, SoC, Algorithms, Hard Drives, Semiconductors, Debugging, Embedded Software, SSD, FPGA, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, C
Education
Seoul National University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering
HGST, a Western Digital company June 2014 - Present
Western Digital September 2009 - June 2014
Samsung Electronics February 1996 - September 2009
Skills
Embedded Systems, Matlab, Firmware, ARM, Product Development, Control Systems Design, SoC, Algorithms, Hard Drives, Semiconductors, Debugging, Embedded Software, SSD, FPGA, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, C
Education
Seoul National University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering
Steve Malsam's Western Digital Experience December 2009 - May 2012
Job Software Engineer At We Are ENVOY
Industry Computer Software
Experience
We Are ENVOY March 2015 - Present
MEDL Mobile May 2012 - March 2015
Western Digital December 2009 - May 2012
Western Digital July 2008 - December 2009
Innovative Systems May 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Application Development, C++, C, Mobile Applications, Linux, Android, Android Development, iOS
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2003 — 2008
Bachelors, Computer Engineering
We Are ENVOY March 2015 - Present
MEDL Mobile May 2012 - March 2015
Western Digital December 2009 - May 2012
Western Digital July 2008 - December 2009
Innovative Systems May 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Application Development, C++, C, Mobile Applications, Linux, Android, Android Development, iOS
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2003 — 2008
Bachelors, Computer Engineering
Richard Mori's Western Digital Experience 2012 - Present
Job Research Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Western Digital 2012 - Present
Western Digital Corporation 2002 - Present
Education
San Jose State University
BA Physical Science, Meteorology, Math
Western Digital 2012 - Present
Western Digital Corporation 2002 - Present
Education
San Jose State University
BA Physical Science, Meteorology, Math
Jason Daggett's Western Digital Experience February 2000 - June 2001
Job Customer Escalation Manager HP Networking
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Hewlett-Packard December 2014 - Present
Hewlett-Packard December 2009 - December 2014
Hewlett-Packard December 2002 - December 2009
Western Digital February 2000 - June 2001
Apple Computer September 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Testing, Project Management, Integration, Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Security, Linux, Cloud Computing, Software Project..., Software Documentation, Storage, Team Leadership, Program Management, Software Development, Hardware, System Testing, Test Cases, Unix, Agile Methodologies, Databases, Cross-functional Team..., SDLC, Product Management, SAN, Shell Scripting, Networking, Software Engineering, Management
Education
San Jose State University 1997 — 1999
Bachelors, Manageent Information System
San Jose State University
Hewlett-Packard December 2014 - Present
Hewlett-Packard December 2009 - December 2014
Hewlett-Packard December 2002 - December 2009
Western Digital February 2000 - June 2001
Apple Computer September 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Testing, Project Management, Integration, Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Security, Linux, Cloud Computing, Software Project..., Software Documentation, Storage, Team Leadership, Program Management, Software Development, Hardware, System Testing, Test Cases, Unix, Agile Methodologies, Databases, Cross-functional Team..., SDLC, Product Management, SAN, Shell Scripting, Networking, Software Engineering, Management
Education
San Jose State University 1997 — 1999
Bachelors, Manageent Information System
San Jose State University
Michael Chapline's Western Digital Experience December 2007 - Present
Job Sr. Staff Engineer Product Design
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digtial August 2013 - Present
Western Digital December 2007 - Present
Western Digtial July 2006 - 2007
Stanford University September 2000 - June 2006
Stanford University June 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Microfabrication, Failure Analysis, MEMS, Magnetic Recording, Data Analysis, Characterization, Project Management, Manufacturing
Education
Stanford University 2000 — 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Materials Science and Engineering
Stanford University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Materials Science and Engineering
Western Digtial August 2013 - Present
Western Digital December 2007 - Present
Western Digtial July 2006 - 2007
Stanford University September 2000 - June 2006
Stanford University June 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Microfabrication, Failure Analysis, MEMS, Magnetic Recording, Data Analysis, Characterization, Project Management, Manufacturing
Education
Stanford University 2000 — 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Materials Science and Engineering
Stanford University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Materials Science and Engineering
Mahdad Manavi's Western Digital Experience Co-FounderNano Scale Storage SystemsSeptember 2003 - May 2005
Job Director, Eng Program Management at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital Co-FounderNano Scale Storage SystemsSeptember 2003 - May 2005
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2009
MBA, MBA in global management
San Jose State University 1980 — 1986
MS, Physics
Western Digital Co-FounderNano Scale Storage SystemsSeptember 2003 - May 2005
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2009
MBA, MBA in global management
San Jose State University 1980 — 1986
MS, Physics
Harminder Virk's Western Digital Experience November 2009 - May 2010
Job Test Engineer II at Marin Software
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Marin Software December 2013 - Present
Velos Inc May 2010 - November 2013
Western Digital November 2009 - May 2010
Access Growth April 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Testing, Test Automation, Agile Methodologies, IXIA, Testing: JMeter,..., Network Protocols: OSI..., OS: Linux, Unix,..., Knowledge of TCP/IP,..., Programming: Python,..., JIRA, Bugzilla, Test Cases, Selenium, Manual Testing, Regression Testing, XML, Quality Assurance, Quality Center, TCP/IP, Software Quality...
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2009
Masters, Computer software, networks and network security
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electronic and Instrumentation Engineering
Marin Software December 2013 - Present
Velos Inc May 2010 - November 2013
Western Digital November 2009 - May 2010
Access Growth April 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Testing, Test Automation, Agile Methodologies, IXIA, Testing: JMeter,..., Network Protocols: OSI..., OS: Linux, Unix,..., Knowledge of TCP/IP,..., Programming: Python,..., JIRA, Bugzilla, Test Cases, Selenium, Manual Testing, Regression Testing, XML, Quality Assurance, Quality Center, TCP/IP, Software Quality...
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2009
Masters, Computer software, networks and network security
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electronic and Instrumentation Engineering
Spencer Luu's Western Digital Experience June 1994 - June 1999
Job Sr. Configuration Engineer at Ultra Clean Technology
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Ultra Clean Technology January 2004 - Present
Applied Materials December 2000 - June 2004
Western Digital June 1994 - June 1999
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Manufacturing, SPC, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Testing, ISO, Product Development
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1993
BS, Industrial Engineering
Ultra Clean Technology January 2004 - Present
Applied Materials December 2000 - June 2004
Western Digital June 1994 - June 1999
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Manufacturing, SPC, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Testing, ISO, Product Development
Education
San Jose State University 1987 — 1993
BS, Industrial Engineering
Deepak Somasundaram's Western Digital Experience April 2009 - August 2009
Job Structural Engineer at Zentech
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Zentech February 2014 - Present
University of Nevada Las Vegas August 2009 - February 2014
WD, a Western Digital company May 2010 - August 2010
Western Digital April 2009 - August 2009
University of Nevada Las Vegas August 2006 - December 2008
MRF Ltd August 2006 - August 2008
SPIC Ltd August 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, LS-DYNA, Finite Element Analysis, Solidworks, ANSYS
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering, 4
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2006 — 2008
M.S, Mechanical Engineering
Sathyabama University 1999 — 2003
B.E, Mechanical Engineer
A.M.M Matric 1995 — 1999
Spic
Zentech February 2014 - Present
University of Nevada Las Vegas August 2009 - February 2014
WD, a Western Digital company May 2010 - August 2010
Western Digital April 2009 - August 2009
University of Nevada Las Vegas August 2006 - December 2008
MRF Ltd August 2006 - August 2008
SPIC Ltd August 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, LS-DYNA, Finite Element Analysis, Solidworks, ANSYS
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering, 4
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2006 — 2008
M.S, Mechanical Engineering
Sathyabama University 1999 — 2003
B.E, Mechanical Engineer
A.M.M Matric 1995 — 1999
Spic
James Huang's Western Digital Experience February 2004 - July 2004
Job System Engineer at SevOne Inc
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
SevOne Inc March 2014 - September 2014
Gigamon October 2013 - March 2014
Riverbed Technology May 2011 - August 2013
Cisco Systems September 2009 - April 2011
Cisco Systems April 2005 - September 2009
Western Digital February 2004 - July 2004
Cisco Systems October 2000 - February 2003
Silicon Valley Capital Management 1998 - 2000
Skills
Cisco Technologies, Switches, OSPF, Routers, BGP, Cisco IOS, Hardware, Routing, Telecommunications, System Administration, VPN, WAN, Network Design, EIGRP, VLAN, RIP, Security, Network Security, LAN Switching, Servers, Unix, Network Architecture, Cisco Routers, Troubleshooting, Riverbed, Sales Engineering
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Unitek Technical College
CCIE
SevOne Inc March 2014 - September 2014
Gigamon October 2013 - March 2014
Riverbed Technology May 2011 - August 2013
Cisco Systems September 2009 - April 2011
Cisco Systems April 2005 - September 2009
Western Digital February 2004 - July 2004
Cisco Systems October 2000 - February 2003
Silicon Valley Capital Management 1998 - 2000
Skills
Cisco Technologies, Switches, OSPF, Routers, BGP, Cisco IOS, Hardware, Routing, Telecommunications, System Administration, VPN, WAN, Network Design, EIGRP, VLAN, RIP, Security, Network Security, LAN Switching, Servers, Unix, Network Architecture, Cisco Routers, Troubleshooting, Riverbed, Sales Engineering
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Unitek Technical College
CCIE
Kris Chupka's Western Digital Experience 1998 - 2000
Job Analytical Chemist at ZettaCore, Inc.
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
ZettaCore/ Atotech USA April 2010 - Present
Sandoz January 2008 - April 2010
GEL Analytics June 2008 - December 2009
Replidyne 2007 - 2007
Cody Laboratories 2006 - 2006
Mylan Technologies 2004 - 2006
Mylan Technologies 2000 - 2004
Western Digital 1998 - 2000
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, GLP, Validation, GMP, thermal a
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1993 — 1998
BS/ MS, Chemistry
ZettaCore/ Atotech USA April 2010 - Present
Sandoz January 2008 - April 2010
GEL Analytics June 2008 - December 2009
Replidyne 2007 - 2007
Cody Laboratories 2006 - 2006
Mylan Technologies 2004 - 2006
Mylan Technologies 2000 - 2004
Western Digital 1998 - 2000
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, GLP, Validation, GMP, thermal a
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1993 — 1998
BS/ MS, Chemistry
Hemant Vyas's Western Digital Experience 2003 - 2009
Job Consultant at Sigmatron International
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Sigmatron International October 2009 - Present
Western Digital 2003 - 2009
Read-Rite Corporation 1994 - 2003
Skills
SQL, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, C++, C, Software Engineering, Programming, C#, Semiconductors, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Electronics, .NET, Manufacturing, Testing, Software Development, ASP.NET, Object Oriented Design, Multithreading, UML, Full SDLC, Process Automation
Education
Northwestern Polytechnic University 1998 — 2000
Master's degree, Computer System Engineering
San Jose State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Sigmatron International October 2009 - Present
Western Digital 2003 - 2009
Read-Rite Corporation 1994 - 2003
Skills
SQL, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, C++, C, Software Engineering, Programming, C#, Semiconductors, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Electronics, .NET, Manufacturing, Testing, Software Development, ASP.NET, Object Oriented Design, Multithreading, UML, Full SDLC, Process Automation
Education
Northwestern Polytechnic University 1998 — 2000
Master's degree, Computer System Engineering
San Jose State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Gerianne LeBlond's Western Digital Experience Project PlannerWestern Graphec2005 - Present
Job Product Planner at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital Project PlannerWestern Graphec2005 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company September 2005 - March 2014
Education
University of San Francisco 1998 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems and Services
University of Connecticut 1995 — 1996
Communication, General
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1979 — 1980
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Southeast Community College 1977 — 1979
AA Pre-Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Western Digital Project PlannerWestern Graphec2005 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company September 2005 - March 2014
Education
University of San Francisco 1998 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems and Services
University of Connecticut 1995 — 1996
Communication, General
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1979 — 1980
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Southeast Community College 1977 — 1979
AA Pre-Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Karen Merchant's Western Digital Experience 1991 - 2000
Job Clinic RN at the UCSF Surgical Movement Disorders Center
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
UCSF Surgical Movement Disorders Centers December 2014 - Present
The Parkinson's Institute November 2012 - December 2014
CHW Dominican Hospital 2005 - November 2012
Materials Science and Contamination Control consulting January 2000 - July 2012
YottaSource.com August 2009 - September 2011
Optisolar 2007 - 2009
ASKE Technology 2001 - 2007
Western Digital 1991 - 2000
Skills
Manufacturing, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Failure Analysis, Product Development, R&D
Education
Stanford University
MS, Materials Science
University of California, Santa Cruz
BA, Chemistry
University of San Francisco
MSN, Nursing
UCSF Surgical Movement Disorders Centers December 2014 - Present
The Parkinson's Institute November 2012 - December 2014
CHW Dominican Hospital 2005 - November 2012
Materials Science and Contamination Control consulting January 2000 - July 2012
YottaSource.com August 2009 - September 2011
Optisolar 2007 - 2009
ASKE Technology 2001 - 2007
Western Digital 1991 - 2000
Skills
Manufacturing, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Failure Analysis, Product Development, R&D
Education
Stanford University
MS, Materials Science
University of California, Santa Cruz
BA, Chemistry
University of San Francisco
MSN, Nursing
Dan Blick's Western Digital Experience January 1997 - September 2010
Job Mobile Technologist at Phondini Partners
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Phondini Partners April 2012 - Present
VibraDyne Consulting September 2010 - January 2012
Western Digital January 1997 - September 2010
WiggleMetrics August 1999 - June 2002
Belfort Memory International 1994 - 1997
Aura Associates 1992 - 1994
Tektronix 1987 - 1992
Skills
Vibration, Structural Dynamics, Modal Analysis, Matlab, Data Acquisition, Sensors, JavaScript, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Product Management, Embedded Systems, Testing, Robotics, Firmware, Simulations, Failure Analysis, Mobile Devices, Engineering Management, Embedded Software, SCSI, Debugging, Hard Drives, Digital Signal..., Dynamics
Education
Stanford University 1985 — 1987
MSME, Mech Engineering - Controls & Dynamics
University of California, Berkeley 1977 — 1982
BSME, Mech Engineering
St. Francis High School
Phondini Partners April 2012 - Present
VibraDyne Consulting September 2010 - January 2012
Western Digital January 1997 - September 2010
WiggleMetrics August 1999 - June 2002
Belfort Memory International 1994 - 1997
Aura Associates 1992 - 1994
Tektronix 1987 - 1992
Skills
Vibration, Structural Dynamics, Modal Analysis, Matlab, Data Acquisition, Sensors, JavaScript, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Product Management, Embedded Systems, Testing, Robotics, Firmware, Simulations, Failure Analysis, Mobile Devices, Engineering Management, Embedded Software, SCSI, Debugging, Hard Drives, Digital Signal..., Dynamics
Education
Stanford University 1985 — 1987
MSME, Mech Engineering - Controls & Dynamics
University of California, Berkeley 1977 — 1982
BSME, Mech Engineering
St. Francis High School
Lynn Le's Western Digital Experience July 2009 - April 2011
Job Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical Design, Mechanical Platform Group at WD, a Western Digital company
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
WD, a Western Digital company August 2014 - Present
Seagate Technology April 2011 - March 2014
Western Digital July 2009 - April 2011
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, Scotts Valley, CA January 1998 - March 2009
FMC CORPORATION, San Jose, CA May 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Six Sigma, Failure Analysis, SPC, Design of Experiments, Cross-functional Team..., FMEA, Manufacturing, Program Management, Testing, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Minitab, Motors, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, Automation, Project Management, Semiconductors, Product Design, Simulations, Management, Integration, Reliability, Product Development, Solid Modeling, Reliability Engineering
Education
San Jose State University
B.S.M.E.
WD, a Western Digital company August 2014 - Present
Seagate Technology April 2011 - March 2014
Western Digital July 2009 - April 2011
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, Scotts Valley, CA January 1998 - March 2009
FMC CORPORATION, San Jose, CA May 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Six Sigma, Failure Analysis, SPC, Design of Experiments, Cross-functional Team..., FMEA, Manufacturing, Program Management, Testing, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Minitab, Motors, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, Automation, Project Management, Semiconductors, Product Design, Simulations, Management, Integration, Reliability, Product Development, Solid Modeling, Reliability Engineering
Education
San Jose State University
B.S.M.E.
Jim McFadyen's Western Digital Experience June 2006 - Present
Job Senior Principal Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital June 2006 - Present
Maxtor September 1999 - June 2006
Quantum September 1995 - September 1999
Ampex Data Systems Corporation 1982 - 1995
Skills
Signal Processing, Simulations, Design of Experiments, FPGA, Debugging
Education
Santa Clara University
MSEE
Stanford University
Engineering Graduate Courses: Communications Theory / Control Theory
University of California, Berkeley
BSEE
Western Digital June 2006 - Present
Maxtor September 1999 - June 2006
Quantum September 1995 - September 1999
Ampex Data Systems Corporation 1982 - 1995
Skills
Signal Processing, Simulations, Design of Experiments, FPGA, Debugging
Education
Santa Clara University
MSEE
Stanford University
Engineering Graduate Courses: Communications Theory / Control Theory
University of California, Berkeley
BSEE
Bryan Choo's Western Digital Experience 2010 - Present
Job Senior Principal Engineer Process Development at Western Digital
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Western Digital 2010 - Present
Spansion 2003 - 2009
Advanced Micro Devices 1996 - 2003
Education
Stanford University 1993 — 1995
MS, Chemistry
Stanford University 1989 — 1993
BS, Chemistry
Western Digital 2010 - Present
Spansion 2003 - 2009
Advanced Micro Devices 1996 - 2003
Education
Stanford University 1993 — 1995
MS, Chemistry
Stanford University 1989 — 1993
BS, Chemistry
Steve Zheng, Ph.D.'s Western Digital Experience December 2010 - May 2014
Job Principal Engineer at WD, a Western Digital company
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
WD, a Western Digital company June 2014 - Present
Western Digital December 2010 - May 2014
Western Digital June 2009 - December 2010
WD, a Western Digital company June 2008 - September 2008
Samsung Information Systems America (aquired by Seagate) June 2007 - September 2007
WD, a Western Digital company July 2006 - September 2006
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Controls, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.98/4.0
Stanford University 2013 — 2013
Data Science -- Machine Learning, 100%/100%
The Johns Hopkins University 2013 — 2013
Data Science
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
Master's Degree, Statistics, GPA: 4/0/4.0
University of Science and Technology of China 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Automatic Control
WD, a Western Digital company June 2014 - Present
Western Digital December 2010 - May 2014
Western Digital June 2009 - December 2010
WD, a Western Digital company June 2008 - September 2008
Samsung Information Systems America (aquired by Seagate) June 2007 - September 2007
WD, a Western Digital company July 2006 - September 2006
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Controls, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.98/4.0
Stanford University 2013 — 2013
Data Science -- Machine Learning, 100%/100%
The Johns Hopkins University 2013 — 2013
Data Science
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
Master's Degree, Statistics, GPA: 4/0/4.0
University of Science and Technology of China 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Automatic Control
Jen Shen's Western Digital Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Sr. Principal Software Engineer Business Intelligence at Western Digital
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Western Digital October 2012 - Present
Balboa Capital December 2010 - November 2012
Ingram Micro June 2007 - December 2010
Molina Healthcare January 2006 - June 2007
Skills
SSRS, Crystal Reports, ASP.NET, SSAS 2008, SSIS, Data Warehouse..., Database Design, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, OLAP, MDX, Data Integration, Business Analysis, Pivot Tables, CSS, Analytics, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Data Mining, ETL, Business Objects, Databases, Data Warehousing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2004 — 2005
Master of Science
Shanghai University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of science
Western Digital October 2012 - Present
Balboa Capital December 2010 - November 2012
Ingram Micro June 2007 - December 2010
Molina Healthcare January 2006 - June 2007
Skills
SSRS, Crystal Reports, ASP.NET, SSAS 2008, SSIS, Data Warehouse..., Database Design, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, OLAP, MDX, Data Integration, Business Analysis, Pivot Tables, CSS, Analytics, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Data Mining, ETL, Business Objects, Databases, Data Warehousing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2004 — 2005
Master of Science
Shanghai University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of science
Jose Salvacion's Western Digital Experience Equipment EngineerFormFactor2007 - 2008
Job Equipment Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital Equipment EngineerFormFactor2007 - 2008
Applied Materials 2004 - 2005
Education
Bay Valley Tech
San Jose State University
Ukiah High
Western Digital Equipment EngineerFormFactor2007 - 2008
Applied Materials 2004 - 2005
Education
Bay Valley Tech
San Jose State University
Ukiah High
Lewie Ellison's Western Digital Experience 2000 - Present
Job Staff Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Design
Experience
Western Digital 2000 - Present
Boston Scientific 1999 - 2000
Intermec Technologies 1994 - 1999
Radius 1990 - 1994
Skills
Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Solidworks, Design of Experiments, Tolerance Analysis, FMEA, CAD, Automation, Mechanical Product..., Manufacturing, Geometric Dimensioning..., Budgets, Schedule Control, Process Engineering, Electro-mechanical, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology
Western Digital 2000 - Present
Boston Scientific 1999 - 2000
Intermec Technologies 1994 - 1999
Radius 1990 - 1994
Skills
Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Solidworks, Design of Experiments, Tolerance Analysis, FMEA, CAD, Automation, Mechanical Product..., Manufacturing, Geometric Dimensioning..., Budgets, Schedule Control, Process Engineering, Electro-mechanical, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology
Hung Thai's Western Digital Experience November 2007 - February 2009
Job QA Specialist
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care October 2011 - December 2013
Perseid Therapeutics October 2010 - June 2011
Western Digital November 2007 - February 2009
NeurgogesX July 2006 - April 2007
Impax Laboratories 2003 - 2006
Caly Networks November 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Biotechnology
Education
San Jose State University
BS, Biochemistry
Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care October 2011 - December 2013
Perseid Therapeutics October 2010 - June 2011
Western Digital November 2007 - February 2009
NeurgogesX July 2006 - April 2007
Impax Laboratories 2003 - 2006
Caly Networks November 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Biotechnology
Education
San Jose State University
BS, Biochemistry
Joe Fincutter's Western Digital Experience May 2011 - May 2012
Job Owner at CHEIJOGA
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Zimmer January 2015 - April 2015
Pacific Biosciences February 2015 - March 2015
Sorin Group June 2014 - December 2014
Stryker May 2012 - August 2013
Western Digital May 2011 - May 2012
Miracom, Inc February 2011 - March 2011
Eyelit Inc. May 2010 - December 2010
Cimac February 2010 - April 2010
Applied Materials January 2002 - December 2009
Qimonda 2002 - 2006
Skills
C#, Java, Consulting, Integration, Automation, Software Project..., Software Development
Education
San Jose State University 1974 — 1978
MS, Physics
Wheeling Jesuit University 1964 — 1968
BS, Physics
Zimmer January 2015 - April 2015
Pacific Biosciences February 2015 - March 2015
Sorin Group June 2014 - December 2014
Stryker May 2012 - August 2013
Western Digital May 2011 - May 2012
Miracom, Inc February 2011 - March 2011
Eyelit Inc. May 2010 - December 2010
Cimac February 2010 - April 2010
Applied Materials January 2002 - December 2009
Qimonda 2002 - 2006
Skills
C#, Java, Consulting, Integration, Automation, Software Project..., Software Development
Education
San Jose State University 1974 — 1978
MS, Physics
Wheeling Jesuit University 1964 — 1968
BS, Physics
Ricardo Banuelos's Western Digital Experience March 2006 - March 2007
Job Biotechnology Professional
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Crescent Technology Inc. June 2007 - May 2008
Western Digital March 2006 - March 2007
Pre College Program SJSU June 2001 - August 2005
Redwood Scientific October 2004 - May 2005
NASA Ames Research Center June 2000 - August 2000
Education
BioHealth College 2009 — 2010
Biotechnology Lab Technician
Santa Clara University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Crescent Technology Inc. June 2007 - May 2008
Western Digital March 2006 - March 2007
Pre College Program SJSU June 2001 - August 2005
Redwood Scientific October 2004 - May 2005
NASA Ames Research Center June 2000 - August 2000
Education
BioHealth College 2009 — 2010
Biotechnology Lab Technician
Santa Clara University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Noe Fuentes's Western Digital Experience January 2013 - September 2013
Job Account Manager
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
WD, a Western Digital company September 2013 - Present
Western Digital January 2013 - September 2013
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill December 2003 - January 2013
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. August 2001 - April 2006
Skills
Oral Communications, Coaching, Team Management, Management, Restaurants, Budgets, Restaurant Management, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Multi-unit, Microsoft Office, Training, Customer Service, Hiring, Leadership, Inventory Management, Sales, Team Building, Marketing
Education
Santa Ana College 2005 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration/Business Technology
Santa Ana College 2002 — 2011
AA, Liberal Arts
WD, a Western Digital company September 2013 - Present
Western Digital January 2013 - September 2013
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill December 2003 - January 2013
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. August 2001 - April 2006
Skills
Oral Communications, Coaching, Team Management, Management, Restaurants, Budgets, Restaurant Management, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Multi-unit, Microsoft Office, Training, Customer Service, Hiring, Leadership, Inventory Management, Sales, Team Building, Marketing
Education
Santa Ana College 2005 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration/Business Technology
Santa Ana College 2002 — 2011
AA, Liberal Arts
Kane Gee's Western Digital Experience 1996 - 1999
Job Program Engineer at Abbott Medical Optics
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Abbott Medical Optics October 2011 - Present
DpiX 2006 - November 2011
MMC Technology 2002 - 2005
Applied Materials 1999 - 2001
Western Digital 1996 - 1999
Skills
Solidworks, Mechanical Design, Feasibility Studies, Finite Element Analysis
Education
San Jose State University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Abbott Medical Optics October 2011 - Present
DpiX 2006 - November 2011
MMC Technology 2002 - 2005
Applied Materials 1999 - 2001
Western Digital 1996 - 1999
Skills
Solidworks, Mechanical Design, Feasibility Studies, Finite Element Analysis
Education
San Jose State University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Nasir Jamil's Western Digital Experience August 2003 - Present
Job Principal Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital August 2003 - Present
Skills
Project Planning, SATA, Firmware, SSD, SCSI, Cross-functional Team..., Failure Analysis, SoC, PCIe, Product Management, Fibre Channel, Debugging, ASIC, Device Drivers, Hard Drives, Logic Analyzer
Education
GBHS
San Jose State University
San Jose State University
Western Digital August 2003 - Present
Skills
Project Planning, SATA, Firmware, SSD, SCSI, Cross-functional Team..., Failure Analysis, SoC, PCIe, Product Management, Fibre Channel, Debugging, ASIC, Device Drivers, Hard Drives, Logic Analyzer
Education
GBHS
San Jose State University
San Jose State University
Stanley Chang's Western Digital Experience 1987 - 1994
Job Managing Attorney at Intellectual Property Investment Law Group
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Intellectual Property Investment Law Group 2012 - Present
Ishimaru & Associates LLP 2005 - 2012
iAperture Technologies 2002 - 2004
Agilent Technologies (spin off from Hewlett-Packard) 2000 - 2002
Hewlett-Packard 1999 - 2000
IBM (Mylex subsidiary) 1997 - 1999
Quantum Corporation 1994 - 1997
Western Digital 1987 - 1994
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Start-ups, Semiconductors, Strategy, Product Development, IC, Patent Applications, Prosecution
Education
Santa Clara University 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
USC 1990 — 1992
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering
UCLA 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Intellectual Property Investment Law Group 2012 - Present
Ishimaru & Associates LLP 2005 - 2012
iAperture Technologies 2002 - 2004
Agilent Technologies (spin off from Hewlett-Packard) 2000 - 2002
Hewlett-Packard 1999 - 2000
IBM (Mylex subsidiary) 1997 - 1999
Quantum Corporation 1994 - 1997
Western Digital 1987 - 1994
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Start-ups, Semiconductors, Strategy, Product Development, IC, Patent Applications, Prosecution
Education
Santa Clara University 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
USC 1990 — 1992
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering
UCLA 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Edward Tran's Western Digital Experience August 2010 - August 2011
Job Manufacturing Engineer at KLATencor
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
KLA-Tencor February 2013 - Present
KLA-Tencor July 2011 - February 2013
Western Digital August 2010 - August 2011
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2010
Master's, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering
KLA-Tencor February 2013 - Present
KLA-Tencor July 2011 - February 2013
Western Digital August 2010 - August 2011
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2010
Master's, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering
Mark Heminger's Western Digital Experience 1997 - 2001
Job Servo/Firmware Engineer at HGST, a Western Digital company
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
HGST, a Western Digital company February 2014 - Present
Texas Instruments February 2001 - February 2014
Western Digital 1997 - 2001
IBM 1987 - 1997
Skills
Embedded Software, Electrical Engineering, Control System Design, Circuit Design, Analog Circuit Design, Analog
Education
Stanford University 1986 — 1987
MS-EE, Electrical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1982 — 1986
BS-ECE, Electrical Engineering
HGST, a Western Digital company February 2014 - Present
Texas Instruments February 2001 - February 2014
Western Digital 1997 - 2001
IBM 1987 - 1997
Skills
Embedded Software, Electrical Engineering, Control System Design, Circuit Design, Analog Circuit Design, Analog
Education
Stanford University 1986 — 1987
MS-EE, Electrical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1982 — 1986
BS-ECE, Electrical Engineering
Marta Bermudez's Western Digital Experience October 2012 - July 2013
Job Project Coordinator
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
Apple September 2014 - Present
Global Infotech July 2013 - September 2014
Western Digital October 2012 - July 2013
O'Connor Hospital January 2004 - April 2012
Richmar Associates Inc March 2003 - June 2003
Locus Technologies August 2000 - December 2002
San Diego Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled October 1996 - June 2000
Skills
HRIS Database Management, Fluent in English and..., Accurate Data Entry, Data Analysis, Executive Administrative, Customer Service, HR Policies, Labor Relations, Employee Benefits, New Hire Processes, Healthcare Industry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Typing 60WPM, Hospitals, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, HRIS, Training, Onboarding, Organizational..., Program Management, Interviews
Education
Nova Workforce Development 2012 — 2012
Communication, Team Building and Problem Solving Skills
San Jose State University 1980 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature
San Jose State University 1980 — 1986
Minors, Business Administration and French
Apple September 2014 - Present
Global Infotech July 2013 - September 2014
Western Digital October 2012 - July 2013
O'Connor Hospital January 2004 - April 2012
Richmar Associates Inc March 2003 - June 2003
Locus Technologies August 2000 - December 2002
San Diego Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled October 1996 - June 2000
Skills
HRIS Database Management, Fluent in English and..., Accurate Data Entry, Data Analysis, Executive Administrative, Customer Service, HR Policies, Labor Relations, Employee Benefits, New Hire Processes, Healthcare Industry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Typing 60WPM, Hospitals, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, HRIS, Training, Onboarding, Organizational..., Program Management, Interviews
Education
Nova Workforce Development 2012 — 2012
Communication, Team Building and Problem Solving Skills
San Jose State University 1980 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature
San Jose State University 1980 — 1986
Minors, Business Administration and French
Uriel Ortiz's Western Digital Experience January 2005 - Present
Job Sr. Process Engineer at Western Digital
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Western Digital January 2005 - Present
IBM 1997 - 2003
Skills
Design of Experiments, Cross-functional Team..., Failure Analysis, Thin Films, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Electronics, Six Sigma
Education
San Jose State University
Engineer’s Degree, Materials Science
Western Digital January 2005 - Present
IBM 1997 - 2003
Skills
Design of Experiments, Cross-functional Team..., Failure Analysis, Thin Films, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Electronics, Six Sigma
Education
San Jose State University
Engineer’s Degree, Materials Science
Melquiades Florentino's Western Digital Experience August 2009 - Present
Job Senior Maintenance Technician at Western Digital
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Western Digital August 2009 - Present
Intel Corporation November 1993 - June 2009
Intel Corporation January 1993 - January 2009
Skills
SPC, Testing, Engineering, Training, Process Improvement, Semiconductors
Education
Central Colleges of the Philippines, Manila
BS, Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering Study
San Jose State University
General Engineering Studies, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Western Digital August 2009 - Present
Intel Corporation November 1993 - June 2009
Intel Corporation January 1993 - January 2009
Skills
SPC, Testing, Engineering, Training, Process Improvement, Semiconductors
Education
Central Colleges of the Philippines, Manila
BS, Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering Study
San Jose State University
General Engineering Studies, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
John Sheely's Western Digital Experience July 2003 - October 2012
Job Facilities Manager at Ruckus Wireless
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
Ruckus Wireless October 2012 - Present
Western Digital July 2003 - October 2012
Read Rite April 1994 - May 2003
Skills
Security, Management, Facilities Management, HVAC, Testing, Electricians, Preventive Maintenance, Process Scheduler, Leadership, Training, Construction, Factory, Troubleshooting, Project Planning, Energy Management
Education
San Jose State University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Ruckus Wireless October 2012 - Present
Western Digital July 2003 - October 2012
Read Rite April 1994 - May 2003
Skills
Security, Management, Facilities Management, HVAC, Testing, Electricians, Preventive Maintenance, Process Scheduler, Leadership, Training, Construction, Factory, Troubleshooting, Project Planning, Energy Management
Education
San Jose State University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Henry Vo's Western Digital Experience June 2013 - February 2014
Job Student at San Jose State University
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies May 2014 - Present
Western Digital June 2013 - February 2014
UC Davis, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science October 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Spectroscopy
Education
San Jose State University 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Materials Engineering
University of California, Davis 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Materials Science and Engineering
Piedmont Hills High School
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies May 2014 - Present
Western Digital June 2013 - February 2014
UC Davis, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science October 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Spectroscopy
Education
San Jose State University 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Materials Engineering
University of California, Davis 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Materials Science and Engineering
Piedmont Hills High School
Dell
Sun Microsystems
CA Technologies
Dell Inc
Compaq
Computer Associates
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Compaq Computer Corporation