Alta Devices
Industry: Photovoltaics company
DescriptionAlta Devices is a US-based specialty gallium arsenide PV manufacturer, which claims to have achieved a solar cell conversion efficiency record of 29.1%, as certified by Germany's Fraunhofer ISE CalLab. Founder: Eli Yablonovitch Founded: 2007 Headquarters: Sunnyvale, CA Parent organization: Hanergy Hi-Tech Power (HK) LimitedFeedbackDisclaimer Claim this knowledge panel Knowledge ResultSee photos See outsideMoved, closed, or was never hereReportAlta DevicesWebsiteDirections Saved (0) Saved Save 6 Google reviews Solar energy company in Sunnyvale, California Address: 545 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM Martin Luther King Jr. Day might affect these hoursMonday(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)9AM–5PMHours might differTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (833) 425-3932Website: : : : Place name: : : : Category: Website: http://www.altadevices.com/ Category: Solar energy company Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a question See all questions (1) Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Alta Devices Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews 6 Google reviews
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Alta Devices Employees
Northrop Grumman - Cutting Edge Optronics June 2014 - Present
SOITEC Phoenix Labs January 2012 - June 2014
Alta Devices November 2009 - January 2012
Philips Lighting September 2008 - November 2009
Spectra Physics a Newport Company January 2001 - August 2008
Lucent Technology July 1997 - January 2001
Ecole Polytechnique de Lausanne July 1994 - July 1997
Skills
Semiconductors, Thin Films, Optoelectronics, Characterization, CVD, Design of Experiments, MOCVD, Concentrated Solar Power, Solar Cells, Laser Diodes, Semiconductor Industry, Manufacturing, Laser, Physics, Testing, Experimentation, Failure Analysis, AFM, Materials, R&D, Electronics, Engineering Management, Optics, SPC, Metrology, Materials Science, Solar Energy, Product Development, Photovoltaics, Sensors
Education
Technische Universität Berlin 1991 — 1994
PhD, Physics engineering
RWTH Aachen University 1984 — 1990
MS, Physics
Finjan February 2014 - Present
ChIPs July 2005 - Present
Alta Devices April 2013 - June 2014
Phoenix Technologies LTD / iolo technologies LLC September 2013 - February 2014
Alta Devices, Inc June 2010 - April 2013
Sawyer Law Group, PC March 2009 - June 2010
Julie Mar-Spinola September 2007 - March 2009
Atmel Corporation October 1997 - September 2007
Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe May 1989 - October 1997
Santa Clara University, School of Law May 1995 - July 1996
Skills
Acquisitions, Appeals, Arbitration, Business Strategy, Cleantech, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Courts, Due Diligence, Employment Law, Joint Ventures, Legal Compliance, Licensing, Mediation, Patents, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Photovoltaics, R&D, Registered Patent..., Securities Regulation, Semiconductors, Solar Energy, Start-ups, Strategy, Thin Films, Trademarks, Trials, Trade Secrets, Venture Capital
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1984 — 1987
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Boston University - School of Management 2012 — 2012
MBA for In-House Counsel
San Jose State University
BA, Chemistry
Alta Devices October 2010 - Present
BP Solar October 2008 - September 2010
BP Solar August 2006 - October 2008
Sensia July 2005 - August 2006
BP Solar January 2002 - July 2005
Agere Systems October 2000 - October 2001
Lucent Technologies September 1995 - October 2000
AT&T Microelectronics January 1991 - September 1995
CENIM (CSIC) 1989 - 1990
Skills
Technology Transfer, Photovoltaics, Product Development, Start-ups, Solar Energy, Thin Films, Renewable Energy, Characterization, Reliability, SPC, Design of Experiments, Materials Science, Manufacturing, R&D, Energy, Failure Analysis, Engineering, JMP, Solar Cells, Semiconductors, Process Simulation, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Semiconductor Industry, Process Integration, Silicon, Engineering Management, Metrology, CMOS, Nanotechnology, CVD, Materials, FMEA, Cleantech, PVD, PECVD, Automation, Etching, Sputtering, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Continuous Improvement
Education
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Ph.D.
Alta Devices January 2015 - Present
Gatan Inc., Pleasanton, CA. July 2013 - January 2015
Beckon-Dickinson August 2007 - June 2013
KLA-Tencor, E-beam Products Group January 2001 - October 2007
Mask Products Group, ETEC Systems (APPLIED MATERIALS) July 1998 - February 2001
SENSYS INSTRUMENTS, INC November 1995 - July 1998
Skills
Pro Engineer, Product Lifecycle..., Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., Lean six-sigma, SolidWorks, Solidworks, Six Sigma, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Engineering Management, Product Engineering, CVD, Automation, Product Development, R&D, ISO 13485, Mechanical Engineering, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, Design Control, Design for Manufacturing
Education
University of Florida 1976 — 1980
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering
Alta Devices June 2014 - Present
Arizona State University May 2012 - May 2014
Applied Materials 2013 - 2013
Arizona State University September 2010 - May 2012
United States Marine Corps June 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Matlab, Solidworks, ANSYS, Design of Experiments, Solid State Device..., Leadership, PowerPoint, Physics, Minitab, AutoCAD, Thermodynamics, Labview, Solar Cell Fabrication, Solar Cell..., Manufacturing Process..., JMP, Solar Energy, LabVIEW, SolidWorks
Education
Arizona State University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, 3.69
Arizona State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering (Energy & Environment), 3.43
Kateeva October 2013 - Present
Crosslink Capital July 2013 - Present
Alta Devices February 2009 - Present
Intematix December 2007 - Present
ReVera 2006 - Present
Applied MicroStructures, Inc. 2003 - Present
Solopower February 2006 - July 2013
Crosslink Capital September 2005 - July 2013
Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc January 2008 - December 2012
Photodigm 2000 - 2011
Skills
Venture Capital, Start-ups, Product Marketing, Semiconductors, Business Strategy, Product Development, Strategy Development, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Cleantech, Fundraising, Team Building, Photovoltaics, Portfolio Management, Technology Transfer, Solar, Valuation, Solar Energy, Strategy, Venture Financing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Materials Science, Entrepreneurship, Energy Efficiency, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Manufacturing, Product Management, Corporate Development, Cross-functional Team..., Alternative Energy, Clean Technology, Electronics, Patents, R&D, Angel Investing, MEMS, Renewable Energy, Physics, Metrology, Nanotechnology, Computational Materials..., Semiconductor Industry, IPO, Silicon, Energy, CVD, Sustainable Energy, Private Equity, Mobile Devices
Education
Temple University 1979 — 1984
Ph.D., Solid State Physics
Université Paris Sud (Paris XI) 1974 — 1979
DEA, Physique des Solides
Lycée Saint-Louis Paris 1972 — 1973
Alta Devices April 2015 - Present
United States Air Force April 2014 - April 2015
United States Air Force August 2012 - March 2014
United States Air Force August 2009 - August 2012
USAF May 2008 - August 2009
USAF Academy July 2004 - May 2008
Skills
Military, Security Clearance, DoD, Air Force, Military Experience, Defense, Information Assurance, Leadership, Systems Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Organizational..., Government, Program Management, Engineering Management, Government Contracting, Operations Research
Education
Air Force Institute of Technology 2012 — 2014
Operations Research
New Mexico State University 2010 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Industrial Engineering
USAF Academy 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Systems Engineering
Blue Mountain High School 2003 — 2004
Cisco certified networking associate
Alta Devices May 2015 - Present
Alta Devices February 2011 - May 2015
Aerotek / Solyndra September 2009 - January 2011
Adecco / Bloom Energy March 2008 - October 2008
Intel Corporation June 1997 - June 2007
Catalina Marketing February 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Semiconductor..., Equipment Maintenance, Intel, Solar, Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Etching, PVD, Processors, Semiconductor Process, Photovoltaics, Semiconductor Industry, SPC, Metrology, Sputtering, Equipment Installation, Troubleshooting, Renewable Energy, Solar Cells, 5S, Soldering, Manufacturing Operations, Failure Analysis, CVD, Solar Energy
Education
Heald College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Computer Science and Electronics
Heald College
Ooyala May 2015 - Present
Ooyala August 2014 - May 2015
Ooyala February 2013 - August 2014
Tigo Energy May 2011 - October 2012
Alta Devices June 2010 - September 2010
National Instruments May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
C++, Java, C, HTML, SQL, Microsoft Office, Windows, MySQL, Programming, Linux, CSS, Microsoft Excel, PHP, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Matlab, MongoDB, Yii
Education
Stanford University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Apple November 2014 - Present
Alta Devices October 2011 - November 2014
Strategic Business Insights January 2007 - October 2011
U.S. House of Representatives August 2005 - August 2006
Columbia University Dept. of Chemistry December 2004 - August 2005
The National Academies September 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Strategy, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Nanotechnology, Analysis, Renewable Energy, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Materials, Research, Strategic Communications, Project Planning, Cleantech, Medical Devices, Public Speaking, Engineering, Technology Transfer, Government, Energy, Product Development, Science
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 1999 — 2004
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry
University of California, Berkeley 1994 — 1998
BS, Chemistry
Applied Materials October 2012 - Present
Alta Devices April 2009 - October 2012
Novellus Systems August 2005 - April 2009
Applied Materials August 1997 - August 2005
Intel 1991 - 1995
Hewlett-Packard 1989 - 1991
Skills
R&D, Semiconductors, Strategy, Silicon, Optics, Product Lifecycle..., Characterization, Semiconductor Industry, Start-ups, Product Development, Thin Films, Renewable Energy, Process Engineering, Metrology, Intellectual Property, Solar Cells, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Product Marketing, Patents, Program Management, Electronics, Failure Analysis, IC, Materials Science, Process Simulation, CMP, Etching, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Technology Transfer, Physics, Materials, Nanotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Testing, Simulations, Engineering Management, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, MOCVD, Solar Energy, Six Sigma, Product Management, Photovoltaics, Software Development, Matlab, Embedded Systems
Education
Stanford University 1985 — 1989
PhD, Materials Science & Engineering
Oberlin College 1981 — 1985
BA, Chemistry
Alta Devices May 2015 - Present
AVP Technology, LLC July 2011 - April 2015
The University of Alabama January 2011 - June 2011
The University of Alabama August 2005 - December 2010
Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan July 2004 - December 2004
Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, Taiwan January 2001 - February 2001
Skills
CVD, Thin Films, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Solar Cells, SolidWorks, AFM, XPS, PVD, Thin Film process, SEM, TEM, VSM, XRD, FTIR, NMR spectroscopy, IBE, Semiconductors, LCD, OLED
Education
University of Alabama 2005 — 2010
Ph.D., Materials & Physical Chemistry
National Chi Nan University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Applied Chemistry
IBM Semiconductor Research and Development Center December 2011 - Present
Alta Devices August 2011 - December 2011
NanoTune Technologies March 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Semiconductors, Process Engineering, Materials Science, Failure Analysis, Design of Experiments, Characterization, R&D, Matlab, Thin Films, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor Industry
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2009
BS, Chemical Engineering, 3.6
De Anza College 2004 — 2007
3.9
Alta Devices April 2015 - Present
HGST, a Western Digital company March 2014 - November 2014
American University of Beirut 2012 - February 2014
Giner Inc. April 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Electrochemistry, Semiconductors, photoelectrochemistry, EDX, Solar Cells, Electroplating, gas-liquid contactors, SEM, electrodeposition, metal oxides, Powder X-ray Diffraction, XRF, Reactive Ion Etching, profilometry, rapid thermal anneal
Education
Northeastern University 2002 — 2008
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
Northeastern University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
QuantumScape January 2014 - June 2015
Silevo, Inc. January 2013 - January 2014
Alta Devices June 2011 - November 2012
Solar Array Ventures July 2007 - July 2011
Applied Materials May 1994 - September 2007
Applied Materials May 1994 - September 2007
Applied Materials May 1994 - September 2007
Applied Materials May 1994 - September 2007
Applied Materials May 1994 - September 2007
Skills
Semiconductors, Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Business Operations, Start-ups, Supply Chain Management, Process Automation, Manufacturing..., Program Management, Thin Films, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Business Development, Product Development, Semiconductor Industry, Leadership, Renewable Energy, Management, Testing, Manufacturing, SPC, Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering Management, Process Improvement, Failure Analysis, Electronics, PVD, Six Sigma, R&D, Project Planning, Metrology, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Materials, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing Operations, Product Engineering, Process Simulation, Continuous Improvement, CVD, Automation, FMEA, JMP, Silicon, Characterization
Education
Texas A&M University 1990 — 1995
BS, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
St. Edward's University 1996 — 1999
MBA, Business Management
PMP 2007 — 2007
Project Management, Project Management Professional Certified
HP Security Voltage July 2014 - Present
Verchaska Infotech October 2012 - August 2014
Ergo Contract Furniture April 2014 - May 2014
Richmar Associates January 2008 - October 2012
Allied Telesis October 2011 - March 2012
Alta Devices July 2011 - October 2011
Omnicell, Inc. January 2009 - July 2011
Omnicell January 2009 - July 2011
Alta Devices November 2010 - December 2010
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory July 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Office Manager, Executive Admin, Admin Specialist, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Access, Office Management, Customer Service, Calendaring, Spreadsheets, Office Administration, Accounting, Data Entry, Event Planning, QuickBooks, Administrative..., Publisher, Administration, Marketing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Business 2015 — 2016
Masters in Human Resources Management, Business/Human Resources
DeVry University 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Human Resources, 4.0
Heald College-San Jose 2013 — 2014
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration
Heald College 2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Business Administration, 4.0
Alta Devices February 2011 - April 2013
Innovative Silicon June 2008 - June 2010
Spansion November 2003 - May 2008
LSI Corporation July 1990 - July 2003
Skills
CMOS, IC, Simulations, Device Characterization, Characterization, Manufacturing
Education
International Technological University
Certificate, IC layout
AFGN LightVantage March 2012 - Present
Alta Devices July 2011 - March 2012
AFGN LightVantage July 2009 - July 2011
Spansion October 2005 - July 2009
Intel Corp January 1991 - October 2005
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory January 1990 - December 1990
IBM San Jose Almaden Research Center January 1988 - December 1989
Universität Hannover 1986 - 1987
Skills
R&D, Failure Analysis, Semiconductor..., Process Development, Manufacturing, Project Management, Process Integration, Technology Process..., Process Simulation, Semiconductors, Start-ups, SPC, Silicon, Product Development, Metrology, Thin Films
Education
Leibniz Universität Hannover 1976 — 1985
Dr. rer. nat.
Alta Devices November 2014 - Present
MiaSole May 2013 - Present
Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) February 2010 - Present
Hanergy Holding America, Inc October 2012 - May 2013
Nanosolar July 2011 - October 2012
NDS Surgical Imaging January 2010 - December 2010
NDS Surgical Imaging March 2008 - December 2009
Flextronics April 2005 - December 2007
Solectron 2005 - 2007
Honeywell January 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Product Development, Engineering Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Outsourcing, Start-ups, Coaching, Operations Management, OEM, Process Development, Mergers, Integration, Cost Reduction, Production, Business Strategy, Mentoring, Electronics, Requirements Analysis, Hardware
Education
University of Florida 1985 — 1990
Ph.D, Electrical Engineering
QuantumScape 2014 - 2015
First Solar 2010 - 2014
San Jose State University 2012 - 2012
Alta Devices 2009 - 2010
Optisolar 2007 - 2009
Lumileds Lighting February 2005 - December 2007
Philips Lumileds Lighting Company 2005 - 2007
Agilent Technologies 2000 - 2005
Hewlett-Packard Company 1995 - 2000
Skills
PECVD, Thin Films, Project Management, CIGS, Photovoltaics, Solar Cells, a-Si:H, Functional Management, CdTe, Thin Film Solar, Process Integration, CMOS, Image Sensors, Semiconductors, Compound Semiconductors, Process Developmnent, Materials Science, Reactive Sputtering, Mass Spectrometry, Infrared Spectroscopy, Silicon, Nanotechnology, Failure Analysis, JMP, PVD, Solar Energy, IC, Vacuum, Renewable Energy, MEMS, R, CVD, Sputtering, Process Engineering, Sensors, Integration, Manufacturing, Product Development, Characterization
Education
PhD, MS, BS Materials Science & Engineering
North Carolina State University
Ph.D.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S.
Carnegie Mellon University
B.S.
Alta Devices March 2012 - May 2013
Calisolar December 2009 - November 2011
Intel/CTM 1996 - July 2009
Intel 2000 - 2003
Intel 1999 - 2002
San Jose Unified School District September 1984 - October 1996
San Jose Aquatics September 1978 - August 1994
Education
California State University-Chico 1972 — 1974
BA, Physycal Education
Alta Devices June 2015 - Present
Multitest March 2012 - June 2015
M-E-C Company May 2011 - March 2012
Missouri S&T January 2008 - December 2010
Missouri S&T February 2010 - August 2010
Missouri S&T COE for Aerospace Particulate Emissions Research Centre May 2009 - August 2009
Missouri S&T August 2007 - May 2009
Smilax Laboratories Limited April 2007 - July 2007
KCP Sugar Limited May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Six Sigma, Minitab, Polymath, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, 5S, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Simulations, R&D, Solidworks, Process Optimization, SPC, FMEA, Plating
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 2007 — 2010
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla 2009 — 2010
Master of Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering
Harvard University August 2011 - Present
Alta Devices November 2010 - August 2011
Stanford University December 2009 - October 2010
The Sacramento Bee June 2010 - August 2010
UC Santa Cruz August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Research, Physics, Nanotechnology, Thin Films, AFM, Spectroscopy, Matlab, Optics, Materials Science, Characterization
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2015 — 2019
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2005 — 2009
BS
Avogy Inc. September 2010 - Present
Khosla Ventures Backed Startup (ePowersoft Inc. aka Avogy Inc.) September 2010 - October 2012
Alta Devices May 2008 - October 2010
Caltech 2008 - October 2010
Nitronex Corporation 2005 - 2008
Agere Systems 2001 - 2005
Silicon ULSI Research, Bell Labs 1998 - 2001
Bell Labs 1996 - 1998
Bell Laboratories 1988 - 1996
Skills
Start-ups, Semiconductors, R&D, Engineering Management, Energy Efficiency, Simulations, Product Development, Physics, IC, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Patents, Materials Science, Optics, Analog, Electronics, Cross-functional Team..., RF, Sensors, Product Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1988
BS, Ph.D., Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Alta Devices May 2015 - Present
Intel Corporation February 2012 - April 2015
Jones Lang LaSalle April 2011 - February 2012
Wessler Design Associates November 2006 - March 2011
Sacred Gardens Landscaping July 2002 - April 2006
Sun Amp Electrical Contractor October 2000 - July 2002
Gentle Strenght Natural Foods Cooperative November 1998 - May 2000
Varian Electronics November 1997 - June 1999
Yosemite Consession Services May 1995 - October 1997
Smith's Food & Drug July 1991 - May 1995
Skills
Customer Service, Project Management, Retail, Public Speaking, Construction Management, Coaching, Facilities Operations, Electricians, Landscape Design, Building Maintenance, Contractors, Event Planning, Plumbing, Writing, Landscaping, Maintenance & Repair, Renovation, Manufacturing, Editing, Preventive Maintenance, Contract Management, Marketing, Team Building, Facilities Management
Education
Arizona State University 1997 — 1999
none, Physics, Math, English, psychology, Chinese, Tai Chi
Mesa Community College 1993 — 1995
none, English, Math, Photography, Philosophy, History
Dato Director of ProductGraphLabMarch 2014 - Present
GraphLab August 2013 - March 2014
Zafu, Inc March 2013 - August 2013
Icebox October 2012 - January 2013
Alta Devices March 2011 - October 2012
SpectraWatt Inc. September 2010 - March 2011
SpectraWatt Inc. November 2008 - August 2010
McGehee Research Group August 2003 - September 2008
Stanford and Cornell Universities January 2001 - January 2006
Cornell University September 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Nanotechnology, Characterization, Materials Science, Nanomaterials, Physics, Design of Experiments, Optics, Solar Cells, Photovoltaics, Optoelectronics, Thin Films, Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Materials, R&D, Solar Energy, Semiconductor Device, Start-ups, Numerical Simulation, Business Development, Product Development, Matlab, GNU Octave, Python, Analytics, Simulations, Labview, Mathematica, Machine Learning
Education
Stanford University 2003 — 2008
PhD, Materials Science and Engineering
Cornell University 2001 — 2002
M. Eng, Materials Science and Engineering
Cornell University 1998 — 2001
BA, Physics
Alta Devices January 2015 - Present
United States Air Force July 2013 - December 2014
United States Air Force March 2011 - July 2013
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Engineering, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Digital Marketing, Technical Writing, Technical Analysis, CRM Databases, SolidWorks, Matlab, Aeronautics, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Database Marketing, Published Author, Economics
Education
University of Dayton 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Materials Engineering
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Alta Devices May 2015 - Present
Alta Devices May 2015 - Present
Complete Genomics Inc. September 2014 - May 2015
Cerus February 2014 - September 2014
Nanometrics August 2013 - February 2014
Volterra July 2012 - July 2013
Nintendo January 2012 - May 2012
Prime-Line Products January 2011 - December 2011
•[18] PTI Technologies Project August 2010 - February 2011
Martek Power January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
WIP, Order to Cash, Procure-to-Pay, MRP, Oracle E-Business Suite, Business Intelligence, Lean Manufacturing, Business Process, Integration, ERP, Solution Architecture, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Enterprise Software, Oracle, ASCP, SAP, Managerial Finance, Management, Bill of Materials, Supply Chain, Outsourcing, Oracle Applications, OBIEE, Financials, Oracle Discoverer, Operations Management, Oracle R12 Financials, Oracle HR, Consulting, Project Management, Strategy, Business Analysis
Education
Golden Gate University 1997 — 2000
M.S.
Golden Gate University 1991 — 1994
MBA
Alta Devices May 2015 - Present
Alta Devices October 2011 - April 2015
Alta Devices April 2011 - September 2011
University of California, Santa Cruz September 2006 - March 2011
University of California, Santa Cruz September 2008 - January 2011
Scott's Shop September 2005 - June 2006
Arrival Communications November 2004 - September 2005
Teichert June 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Applied Physics, Failure Analysis, Product Engineering, Solar Cells, Consumer Electronics, Power Electronics, Thermal Imaging, Photoluminescence, Electroluminescence, AFM, SEM, Spin Coating, Sputtering, Igor Pro, Database Design, Web Development, MySQL, PHP, jQuery, Linux, Gentoo Linux, Soldering, Nanoparticles, Electronics, Characterization, Materials Science, Thin Films, LaTeX, Photovoltaics, Physics, Programming Languages, Research, Manufacturing, Reliability Engineering, Scanning Electron..., Nanotechnology, Nanofabrication, Microscopy, Web Design, Device Characterization, Semiconductors, Electron Microscopy, Optics, PVD, Design of Experiments, JMP
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2006 — 2011
MS, PhD, Physics
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1999 — 2004
BS, Physics
Alta Devices October 2012 - Present
Eltropy May 2015 - Present
UC Berkeley March 2013 - Present
Microsemi January 2012 - May 2012
Actel April 2008 - January 2012
Exar August 2007 - March 2008
Sipex October 2006 - August 2007
Cypress September 2005 - October 2006
Cypress January 2005 - September 2005
Cypress December 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Semiconductors, Product Management, Product Marketing, FPGA, Competitive Analysis, Semiconductor Industry, Strategy, Wireless, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Product Launch, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, P&L Management, RF, Go-to-market Strategy, Silicon, Marketing Management, Team Building, Consumer Electronics, Mergers & Acquisitions, IC, Analog, Telecommunications, ASIC, SoC, Lead Generation, Business Planning, Power Management, Mixed Signal, B2B, Executive Management, Pricing, Management, Leadership, USB, Strategic Partnerships, EDA, Cleantech, Solar Energy, Fundraising, Positioning, Value Creation, Start-ups, CRM, Analytics, Market Research
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1992
BS, Computer Engineering
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business
Executive leadership program
Harvard Business School
Roadmap for Creating Profitable Growth in the Semiconductor Industry
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Market Strategy for Technology Based Companies
Alta Devices February 2015 - Present
Escape Dynamics, Inc. February 2014 - February 2015
BiO2 Medical, Inc August 2013 - March 2014
Ampulse Corporation June 2009 - November 2012
Coalition for the Upper South Platte 2009 - 2010
NeoPhotonics December 2002 - March 2006
Lightwave Microsystems February 1999 - December 2002
Aaron Management Corporation March 1988 - October 1998
Skills
Engineering Management, SPC, Design of Experiments, Engineering, Semiconductors, Fiber Optics, Manufacturing, FMEA, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Thin Films, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Industry, Failure Analysis
Education
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Associate's degree, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Canada College of Menlo Park
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
DeAnza College
Corporate Real Estate Law
Orange Coast College
Corporate Taxation
Capital One Labs 2015 - Present
Lumileds 2012 - 2015
Coursera Verified Certificates 2014 - 2014
Alta Devices 2011 - 2012
Stanford University September 2006 - June 2011
Academia Sinica September 2005 - June 2006
Taiwan's Army September 2004 - September 2005
University of Washington September 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Data Science, Data Analysis, R, Python, Machine Learning, Design of Experiments, Characterization, Optoelectronics, Solar Cells, LED, Semiconductors, Materials Science, Thin Films, Minitab, JMP, Matlab, Semiconductor Device, Nanotechnology, Physics, R&D, Metrology, Image Analysis, VBA, SEM, SQL
Education
Stanford University, College of Engineering 2006 — 2011
Ph.D, Material Science and Engineering
University of Washington 2003 — 2004
Exchange Student
National Taiwan University 2000 — 2004
B. Sc., Chemistry
Crossbar Inc August 2011 - March 2012
Alta Devices January 2009 - August 2009
Leadis Technology January 2006 - December 2008
Kovio January 2002 - December 2005
Cypress Semiconductor October 1983 - December 2001
Inmos 1980 - 1982
Education
University of Florida 1974 — 1978
Ph. D.
Alta Devices 2014 - Present
Apple 2013 - 2014
Alta Devices 2008 - 2013
Applied Materials 2000 - 2007
Cal Poly State University 2000 - 2000
Applied Materials 1999 - 1999
C&G Tool 1995 - 1998
Skills
Solar Energy, Design of Experiments, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Engineering Management, Product Development, Semiconductors, Negotiation, Failure Analysis, Photovoltaics, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Engineering, Testing, Start-ups
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1995 — 2000
BS
Alta Devices June 2015 - Present
Sentient Technologies May 2015 - Present
YMCA of Silicon Valley February 2014 - Present
Nanometrics November 2014 - June 2015
Commune Hotels + Resorts October 2014 - June 2015
Stripe July 2014 - April 2015
Nanometrics July 2013 - April 2014
Ares Management June 2013 - March 2014
Eventbrite February 2013 - June 2013
Quantcast November 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Program Management, Software Development..., Enterprise Software, Project Management, Oracle Financial, Oracle Project..., Oracle E-Business Suite, P & L Ownership, Business Process..., Professional Services, Software Development, Business Analysis, ERP, Oracle Applications, Oracle, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, Vendor Management, Financials, Solution Architecture, Integration, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, PMO, Cloud Computing, SDLC, IT Management, Project Delivery, Strategy, Product Management, Software Project..., Consulting, SOA, Management, Testing, PL/SQL, Oracle HR, IT Strategy, Leadership, Pre-sales, Data Migration, Business Requirements
Education
ICFAI 2003 — 2004
Diploma in Business Management, Finance
National Institute of Technology Rourkela 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Engineering
Maxim Integrated Products June 2012 - Present
Alta Devices September 2009 - June 2012
Numonyx April 2008 - March 2009
Intel Corporation January 2003 - March 2008
Intel Corporation January 1999 - December 2002
Intel Corporation July 1997 - December 1998
VLSI Technologies 1996 - 1997
Skills
Semiconductors, Solar, Cross-functional Team..., Process Integration, Semiconductor..., Device Physics, Engineering Management, Technology Development, IC, SPC, DOE, Simulation, Manufacturing, Process Development, JMP, Technology Transfer, R&D, Materials Science, Silicon, Program Management, Engineering, Data Analysis, Photovoltaics, Nanotechnology, CMOS, Failure Analysis, Design of Experiments, Process Simulation, Solar Energy
Education
Stanford University 1992 — 1997
PhD
University of California, Berkeley 1987 — 1991
BS
Google September 2014 - Present
Lift Labs (Lynx Design) March 2010 - Present
Rock Health June 2013 - September 2013
Foothill College August 2012 - December 2012
Alta Devices January 2010 - May 2010
University of Michigan August 2004 - December 2009
Shanghai Jiao Tong University June 2008 - August 2008
Exponent Failure Analysis Associates June 2004 - August 2004
UC Berkeley June 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Finite Element Analysis, Embedded Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Matlab, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Product Design, Heat Transfer, Photovoltaics, Rapid Prototyping, Machine Learning, Robotics, Project Management, Mobile Applications, Product Development, Testing, Engineering, iPhone Application..., Business Development, Solidworks, Sensors, ruby on rails, R&D, Simulations, Labview, Engineering Management, Algorithms
Education
University of Michigan 2006 — 2009
PhD
University of Michigan 2004 — 2006
MS
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2004
BS
Alta Devices May 2015 - Present
RGP Legal December 2014 - April 2015
mGage LLC July 2011 - November 2014
NEC Electronics America August 2005 - March 2010
NEC Corporation of America October 1999 - August 2005
Takenaka Corporation (U.S.A.) August 1990 - November 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Privacy Law, Mediation, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Litigation, Mergers, Certified Information..., Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, International Business, Strategy, Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Due Diligence, Venture Capital, Competition Law, International..., Cyberlaw, Joint Ventures, Patents, Data Privacy, Copyright Law, Trademarks, International Law, Trade Secrets, Software Licensing, Securities Regulation, Entertainment Law, Patent Litigation, Consumer Law, Litigation Management, Legal Compliance, Cross-border..., Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Arbitration
Education
Fordham University School of Law
J.D.
New York University
M.A., Arts Administration
Stony Brook University
B.A., Liberal Arts
Oplink Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPLK) April 2014 - Present
Avogy Inc. November 2010 - March 2014
Alta Devices November 2008 - November 2010
Source Photonics September 2005 - November 2008
Finisar Corporation March 2005 - September 2005
Triquint Semiconductor January 2003 - March 2005
Agere Systems Inc October 2000 - January 2003
Lucent Technologies Inc November 1998 - October 2000
Skills
Semiconductors, Start-ups, Product Development, GPON, R&D, Optics, Thin Films, Product Management, Engineering Management, Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Design of Experiments
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1993 — 1998
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering
University of Science and Technology of China 1989 — 1993
BS, Physics
WD, a Western Digital company August 2013 - Present
Alta Devices October 2009 - August 2013
Unity Semiconductor October 2007 - 2008
HGST 2004 - 2007
IBM 1997 - 2004
Apple Computer 1993 - 1997
National Semiconductor 1988 - 1992
Skills
Materials Science, Scanning Electron..., Energy Dispersive..., HRXRD, Failure Analysis, Semiconductor Failure..., Photoluminescence, TEM, Auger, SIMS, EDX
Education
North Carolina State University 1984 — 1989
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1982
MS, Metallurgical Engineering
Northwestern University 1977 — 1981
BS, Materials Science and Eng
Apple January 2015 - Present
Maxim Integrated March 2013 - January 2015
Alta Devices January 2009 - March 2013
Intel NOR Flash Division (later Numonyx) June 2003 - November 2008
LSI Logic 1996 - 2003
Skills
Process Integration, Technology Transfer, Semiconductors, Silicon, Thin Films, Failure Analysis, Design of Experiments, Semiconductor Industry, IC, JMP, Characterization, CVD, CMOS, SPC, Metrology, Semiconductor Device, Device Characterization, Circuit Design, Engineering Management
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
Energy Storage Company February 2014 - Present
Alta Devices February 2011 - April 2014
Solyndra 2008 - 2010
Applied Materials 1999 - 2007
Skills
EHS, Semiconductors, Thin Films, Failure Analysis, Semiconductor Industry, CVD, Design of Experiments, Photovoltaics, PVD, R&D, Solar Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental Awareness, Silicon, SPC, Electronics, PECVD, Solar Cells, Process Integration, Sputtering, Semiconductor Process, MOCVD, JMP, Plasma Etch, Etching, Photolithography, Plasma Physics, Materials Science, UHV, Characterization, Nanotechnology
Education
The University of British Columbia 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organometallic Chemistry
The University of British Columbia 1981 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Science (MSc), Biophysical Chemistry and Organometallic Chemistry
Alta Devices November 2014 - Present
Alta Devices January 2011 - November 2014
Alta Devices February 2008 - April 2011
California Institute of Technology 2003 - 2008
Skills
Thin Films
Education
Caltech 2003 — 2008
PhD, Chemical Engineering
Caltech 2003 — 2005
MS, Applied Physics
Syracuse University 1999 — 2003
BS, Chemical Engineering
Norcross High School
Alta Devices November 2014 - Present
Alta Devices November 2014 - Present
Lightera, Sunnyvale, CA June 2013 - July 2014
Bridgelux January 2008 - February 2012
Novalux October 2003 - April 2007
Novalux January 2000 - April 2003
AMD December 1979 - April 1998
Skills
Semiconductors, Manufacturing, SPC, Start-ups, Semiconductor Industry, Metrology, Silicon, Thin Films, IC, Photolithography, Semiconductor Process, Etching, Optics, Test Equipment, Clean Rooms, Spectroscopy, Plasma Etch, Lithography, MOCVD, Sputtering, Vacuum, Nanotechnology, CVD, Design of Experiments, R, PVD
Education
Mission College 1984 — 1985
Promega March 2013 - Present
Alta Devices August 2009 - March 2013
Intel June 1994 - July 2009
Skills
Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, Assembly, Microsoft Office, Solar, IC, High Vacuum, Semiconductors, Thin Films, Depositions, Electronics, CVD, Testing, RF, Semiconductor..., Semiconductor Equipment, Lean Manufacturing, Technical Writing, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Plasma, DOE, Problem Solving, Soldering, Test Equipment, Analog, SPC, Semiconductor Industry, Electrical Engineering, Photovoltaics, Electrical, Engineering, UHV, Design of Experiments, Solar Energy, JMP, Plasma Physics
Education
San Jose State University
BS, Electrical Engineering
Alta Devices 2008 - Present
Infinera 2006 - 2008
Vitesse Semiconductor 2004 - 2006
Education
California Institute of Technology 1991 — 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics
Alta Devices December 2009 - Present
AmpTech, Inc September 2006 - October 2008
Vitesse Semiconductor September 1984 - September 2006
Skills
IC, Semiconductors, Thin Films, Engineering Management, Electronics, Failure Analysis, Design of Experiments, Characterization, Silicon, Semiconductor Industry, R&D
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1974 — 1979
PhD, Semiconductors
Alta Devices May 2015 - Present
Stanford University September 2009 - May 2015
University of Neuchâtel September 2008 - July 2010
National Renewable Energy Laboratory June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Physics, Materials Science, Thin Films, Research, Matlab, Data Analysis, Nanotechnology, Characterization, Science, Spectroscopy, Statistics, Teaching, Simulations, Nanomaterials
Education
Stanford University 2009 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Materials Science and Engineering
Carleton College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Physics, 3.91
Apple January 2014 - Present
Alta Devices August 2009 - January 2014
Orion Metrology January 2008 - November 2010
Solopower October 2008 - August 2009
Celerity June 1995 - December 2007
Insync 1995 - 1999
Systems Chemistry 1993 - 1995
Safety Storage, Inc. January 1990 - January 1993
Westinghouse Electric Company January 1988 - January 1990
Skills
Technology Transfer, Mergers, Contract Negotiations, Solar, Corporate Development, Semiconductor Process..., Solar Energy, Contract Negotiation, Semiconductors, Business Development, Photovoltaics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Engagement, Venture Capital, Military, Governmental Affairs, Talent Acquisition, Renewable Energy, Batteries, Solidworks, Executive Management, Startup Development, Early-stage Startups, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD, Start-ups, Manufacturing, Product Development, Thin Films, Materials Science, Business Strategy, Strategy, Cleantech, Electronics, Engineering, R&D, Materials, Design of Experiments, Cross-functional Team..., Semiconductor Industry, Process Engineering, Mobile power, Mobile Devices, UAV, MIlitary business..., Venture Capital Funding, Private Equity Funding, New Ventures, Energy
Education
San Jose State University 1988 — 1992
MBA, International Marketing
California State University-Chico 1983 — 1987
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Math (minor)
GTAT (formerly D2 Solar) September 2011 - Present
AQT Solar September 2010 - September 2011
Alta Devices March 2010 - September 2010
Stion November 2009 - December 2009
DayStar Technologies December 2007 - 2009
Open Energy Corporation April 2007 - November 2007
SunPower Corporation 2002 - 2007
Vitesse Semiconductor June 2000 - November 2001
Texas Instruments (Silicon Systems) July 1985 - July 1998
Skills
Photovoltaics, Semiconductors, Design of Experiments, Thin Films, Solar Energy, R&D, PVD, Characterization, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, Electronics, Product Development, Process Engineering, Failure Analysis, Semiconductor Industry, Industrial Safety, Solar Cells, Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Materials Science, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management
Education
Stanford University 2010 — 2014
Classes and seminars in alternative energy
Excelsior College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environment Science/Management
Orange Coast College
Associate of Arts (AA), General, Math, Science
Voxel8 December 2013 - Present
Blavatnik Fellowship Harvard Business School August 2013 - September 2014
Alta Devices May 2012 - August 2012
Intelligent Mobility International January 2007 - July 2011
Honeywell September 2007 - March 2011
California Institute of Technology December 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Renewable Energy, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Non-profits, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Management, Corporate Finance, Manufacturing, Business Development, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups
Education
Harvard Business School 2011 — 2013
m.b.a.
California Institute of Technology 2003 — 2007
BS; BS, Mechanical Engineering; Business, Economics and Management
Rio Americano
RPX Corporation March 2015 - Present
Arnold & Porter January 2013 - February 2015
Alta Devices September 2012 - January 2013
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau January 2011 - January 2012
Alta Devices May 2011 - August 2011
Quinn Emanuel May 2010 - August 2010
NeuroMuscular Research Center January 2008 - August 2009
GSU Technical Services September 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Licensing, Patents, Legal Writing
Education
Harvard Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Boston University 2005 — 2009
B.S., M.S., Electrical Engineering
Alta Devices August 2015 - Present
Western Digital April 2008 - July 2015
KLA-Tencor 2006 - 2008
Maxim Integrated Products 2005 - 2006
KLA-Tencor March 1999 - 2004
HCL Technologies April 1997 - March 1999
Sundram Numeric Pvt. Ltd December 1994 - March 1997
ISRO December 1987 - December 1994
Skills
Software Project..., C, Testing, Software Development, .NET, ASP.NET, C#, WinForms, ADO.NET, Visual Basic, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Integration, Oracle, Project Management, SDLC, Subversion, Manufacturing, Program Management
Education
Anna University 1984 — 1987
B.Tech, Production Technology
Thiagarajar College of Engineering 1981 — 1984
B.Sc, Applied Sciences
Alta Devices May 2009 - Present
Chartered Semiconductor July 2007 - March 2009
Chartered Semiconductor July 2005 - July 2007
Agere Systems July 2000 - June 2005
Agere Systems October 1995 - June 2000
Skills
Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Semiconductor Industry, Design of Experiments, Silicon, SPC, Yield, Lean Manufacturing, Electronics, Simulations, Thin Films, Photovoltaics, Engineering Management, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., CVD, FMEA, Failure Analysis, Metrology, JMP, R&D, Solar Energy, Process Simulation, IC, Process Engineering, PVD, Photolithography, Characterization, Product Engineering
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1985 — 1990
MBA, Masters in Business Administration
Penn State University 1980 — 1984
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Alta Devices August 2015 - Present
UC Davis September 2011 - August 2015
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory September 2011 - August 2015
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource September 2011 - August 2015
GLOBALFOUNDRIES July 2013 - September 2013
Purdue University August 2009 - July 2011
Skills
PVD, Vacuum Deposition, Pulsed Laser Deposition, Magnetron Sputtering, Evaporators, Semiconductor Device, Semiconductor..., Nanofabrication, Electron Beam..., Wire Bonding, Thin Film X-ray..., X-ray reflectivity, X-ray Diffraction..., Scanning Electron..., Atomic Force Microscopy, Microscopy, Matlab, Mathematica, NI LabVIEW, Python, AFM, TEM, Sputtering, Materials Science
Education
University of California, Davis 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science and Engineering, 3.83/4.0
Purdue University 2009 — 2011
Master's degree, Materials Engineering, 4.0/4.0
Zhejiang University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Materials Science and Engineering, 3.80/4.0
Alta Devices November 2010 - Present
Calisolar June 2009 - November 2010
Spansion Inc 2006 - 2009
Skills
Thin Films, Semiconductors, CVD, Process Simulation, Design of Experiments, Failure Analysis, SPC, Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Silicon, Characterization, Materials Science
Education
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2006
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering
University of California, Irvine 2001 — 2002
Materials Science and Engineering
University of Science and Technology of China 1996 — 2001
BS, Polymer Science and Engineering/Materials Science
Alta Devices August 2011 - April 2013
Spansion, LLC. 1997 - 2009
Skills
Semiconductors, Design of Experiments, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Silicon, Continuous Improvement, JMP, Materials, Testing, R&D, Failure Analysis, Semiconductor Industry, Thin Films, Process Simulation, SPC, Electronics, Engineering Management
Education
University of Phoenix, San Jose CA 1987 — 1988
Behavioral Management, Corporate Management
Lyceum Northwestern University 1966 — 1971
BS in Business, Banking & Finance
Mission College, Santa Clara CA
Wafer Fabrication Technology, Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Certificate
Alta Devices July 2009 - Present
Applied Materials May 2006 - July 2009
Applied Materials November 2003 - April 2006
Applied Materials October 2001 - October 2003
Applied Materials August 1997 - September 2001
GE Energy January 1994 - July 1997
Skills
ANSYS, Manufacturing, Unigraphics
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1987 — 1991
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems, Thermodynamic Design
Alta Devices August 2013 - Present
Alta Devices November 2011 - Present
USANA Health Sciences September 2007 - Present
Applied Materials September 2009 - November 2011
NEC Electronics 2005 - 2009
Siemens Medical Solutions February 2004 - May 2005
ATMI February 2000 - February 2004
LSI 1998 - 1999
Washington Mutual 1997 - 1999
Home Savings of America 1994 - 1997
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Environmental Awareness, Training, EHS, Process Improvement, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, ISO 14001, Management, Energy, Environmental Auditing, ISO, Coaching, Team Management, Hazardous Waste..., Leadership, Engineering, Semiconductors, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Risk Assessment, Solar Energy, Six Sigma, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Auditing, Photovoltaics, Facilities Management, Strategic Planning, R&D, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Impact..., Quality System
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1997 — 1999
BS, Environmental Engineering
De Anza College 1994 — 1997
Mt Pleasant High School
Applied Materials June 2011 - June 2014
Alta Devices November 2010 - May 2011
LeanTaas October 2010 - November 2010
Applied Materials June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Semiconductors, Design of Experiments, Testing, Matlab, Process Engineering, Photolithography, Solar Cells, Materials Science, Microsoft Office, Failure Analysis, JMP, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Semiconductor Industry, Microsoft Excel, Electrochemistry, Photovoltaics, Silicon, Solar Energy, Batteries, Plasma Processing, EDX, Scanning Electron..., XPS, Powder X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Absorption..., X-ray Spectroscopy, Python, C++, C, Customer Service, Java
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Chemical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Mission San Jose High School 2002 — 2006
Synergy Corporate Housing October 2014 - Present
Synergy Corporate Housing September 2014 - October 2014
Alta Devices September 2008 - August 2013
DBM-Europe October 2007 - May 2008
MicroDisplay February 2006 - July 2007
Aehr Test Systems September 2000 - February 2006
SSE Technologies September 1994 - September 2000
Skills
Start-ups, Program Management, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Strategy, Personnel Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Testing, Recruiting, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Performance Management, Policy, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Semiconductors, Accounting, Temporary Placement, Analysis, Payroll, Business Planning, Temporary Staffing, Employee Handbooks, Insurance, Training, Business Development, Budgets
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics
BSBA, Accounting/Finance
Applied Materials May 2013 - Present
Alta Devices April 2010 - May 2013
Applied Materials January 1998 - April 2010
Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA 1998 - 2010
mafi-trench corporation April 1992 - January 1998
Skills
CVD, Silicon, Metrology, Failure Analysis, Design of Experiments, Solar Energy, Semiconductors
Education
Belarus Academy of Science 1984 — 1986
PhD, Instrumentation and Control Systems
Belaruski Dzjaržauny Universitet Informatyki i Radyjoelektroniki 1973 — 1978
Master of Science, Electrical Enginnering
Alta Devices July 2014 - Present
Hanergy Holding Group March 2012 - Present
Astronergy Solar January 2010 - March 2012
MKS Instruments October 2007 - January 2010
North Microelectronics January 2005 - October 2007
Applied Materials June 1989 - April 2004
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science and Engineering
Alta Devices June 2014 - Present
Belectric, Inc. March 2014 - June 2014
PLDS USA, Inc August 2007 - October 2013
Kidango, Inc March 2005 - August 2007
Amberwood Products 1999 - October 2004
Skills
Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Budget, PeopleSoft, General Ledger, Microsoft Office, Account Reconciliation, Accruals, Journal Entries, Financial Reporting, Access, ADP Payroll, Inventory Management, Financial Statements, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, Budgets, Payroll, Auditing, Tax, Fixed Assets, Invoicing, Balance, Human Resources, Analysis, Expenses, Management, Mas 90, Tax Returns
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2008
MBA, Business
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2006
BSBACC, Accounting
Greensburg Community High School
ABBYY USA September 2013 - Present
Alta Devices January 2013 - September 2013
Molecular Devices September 2011 - December 2012
Abbott Diabetes Care January 2011 - August 2011
Trimble Navigation April 2006 - September 2010
Flextronics August 1996 - April 2006
Ventura County Government July 1991 - August 1996
Acer America Corp. October 1988 - June 1991
Skills
Essbase, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, SOX, Variance Analysis, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Hyperion, Financial Modeling, SAP, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Excel, Analysis, P&L, Data Analysis, Consolidation, ERP, PowerPoint, Word, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Excel, Hyperion Enterprise, Tax, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Auditing
Education
National Taiwan University
Bachelor, Economics and Finance
State University of New York at Buffalo
MBA, Business Administration and Finance
Alta Devices March 2015 - Present
Roominate January 2014 - January 2015
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. September 2013 - February 2014
Sur la Table September 2011 - September 2013
Apple Retail September 2010 - June 2011
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory May 2007 - February 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Voice Over, Video Production, Video Editing, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, English, Sales, Laser Cutting, Illustrator, CAD/CAM Software
Education
Canada College 2013 — 2015
Materials Engineering
California State University-Fullerton 2006 — 2007
Foothill College
Alta Devices February 2015 - Present
UC Irvine January 2010 - Present
UC Irvine March 2010 - June 2010
University of Tehran January 2007 - September 2008
Peimann Khotoot Gostar Co June 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Mirofluidics, Matlab, Nanotechnology, Device Characterization, MEMS, Labview, Simulink, Simulations, Programming, Numerical Analysis, HSpice, Igor Pro, Report Writing, Cleanroom processes, SPICE, Characterization, Minitab, Neural Networks, LEdit, Bioelectronics, Python, Machine Learning, Microfluidics, Semiconductors, LabVIEW, Photolithography, Thin Films, C++
Education
University of California, Irvine 2009 — 2014
Ph.D., Elecrtical Engineering, Semiconductor Devices and Nanoelectronics
University of Tehran 2006 — 2008
M.Sc, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Devices and Materials
University of Tehran 2001 — 2006
B.Sc, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Alta Devices January 2011 - April 2013
Applied Materials June 2008 - July 2010
Lam Research 2005 - June 2007
AKT an Applied Materials company August 2003 - September 2005
Smart Modular Technology, Inc April 1995 - September 2001
Skills
Manufacturing, Testing, Electronics, Troubleshooting, Test Equipment, Product Development, Integration, Calibration, Soldering, Mechnical assembly, Solar cell assembly, Semiconductors, R, Metrology, Semiconductor Industry, Solar Energy, Thin Films, Photovoltaics
Education
Mission College 2003 — 2005
A.A degree, Business
Mission College
A.S degree, Computer Electronic Technology
SMC February 2015 - Present
Quantum Clean February 2015 - Present
Alta Devices September 2009 - April 2012
Skills
MOCVD, Semiconductor Industry, Sputtering, Manufacturing, PECVD, Silicon, Solar Energy, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Characterization, Product Development, CVD, Metrology, Failure Analysis, Thin Films, Facilities Management, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, IC, Project Management, PVD, Photovoltaics, SPC, Solar Cells, Process Integration, Semiconductors, R&D, Engineering, Renewable Energy
Education
San Jose State University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Applied Materials January 2013 - Present
Alta Devices September 2012 - December 2012
Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc July 2008 - September 2012
Applied Materials 2001 - 2008
Applied Materials 1998 - 2001
Applied Materials 1994 - 1997
Hughes Aircraft Company 1985 - 1988
Skills
Engineering Management, Product Engineering, R&D, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanism Design
Education
Stanford University 1988 — 1994
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University 1984 — 1985
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
UC Davis 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Alta Devices February 2009 - Present
SunPower Corporation June 2006 - January 2009
Koila, Inc June 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Solar Equipment, Process Transfer, Procurement, Capital Raising, Start-ups, Semiconductor Industry, Semiconductors, Physics, Manufacturing, Leadership, R&D, Solar Energy, Design of Experiments, Program Management, Failure Analysis
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1990 — 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Physics
University of California, Berkeley 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Engineering Physics
RUNNER Concepts February 2014 - Present
Alta Devices March 2015 - June 2015
Education
Santa Clara University 2012 — 2016
Fiance, Finance and Entrepreneurship, Senior
Oaks Christian High School