About Me
Professional Background
Strategic Program Manager with 10+ years of experience driving the intersection of hardware engineering and operations. Having led NPI and Supply Chain initiatives at Tesla, Caterpillar, and August Home, I specialize in taking products from concept to mass production. I leverage deep technical expertise in mechanical design to lead cross-functional teams, mitigate risks in complex programs, and deliver operational efficiency at scale.
My Experience
Caterpillar
August Home
Caterpillar
Global NPI & Factory Launch
Led the global rollout of a new diesel generator series across multiple manufacturing sites. Optimized production processes and executed a successful multi-site factory ramp, achieving a $2M+ annual cost reduction.
System Architecture & Cost Down
Designed and validated a scalable, multi-platform cooling system a
Global NPI & Factory Launch
Led the global rollout of a new diesel generator series across multiple manufacturing sites. Optimized production processes and executed a successful multi-site factory ramp, achieving a $2M+ annual cost reduction.
System Architecture & Cost Down
Designed and validated a scalable, multi-platform cooling system architecture. This initiative reduced component complexity (variants) and improved performance, delivering a $1.2M yearly cost reduction.
Regulatory Compliance (Seismic)
Advanced the seismic compliance program for heavy equipment. Maintained critical certifications and engineered product upgrades to achieve industry-leading seismic certification standards.
Tesla
August Home
Caterpillar
Model X NPI & Process Control
Championed the implementation of the new Model X front end. Leveraged statistical process control (SPC) to fine-tune manufacturing, resulting in a best-in-class 98% First Pass Yield during the critical launch phase.
Global Market Strategy (South Korea)
Orchestrated the alignment of Engineering, Supply Chain, an
Model X NPI & Process Control
Championed the implementation of the new Model X front end. Leveraged statistical process control (SPC) to fine-tune manufacturing, resulting in a best-in-class 98% First Pass Yield during the critical launch phase.
Global Market Strategy (South Korea)
Orchestrated the alignment of Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to successfully launch unique Model S & X configurations tailored specifically for the South Korean market.
Operational Excellence & Cost Reduction
Drove 20+ continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling and quality data. These efforts resulted in $3M in annual cost savings and significantly enhanced tooling system development.
August Home
August Home
August Home
Global NPI & Market Expansion
Led a Program Operations team to launch 12 new hardware products globally. Managed cross-functional alignment on flagship rollouts, navigating international regulations to ensure successful market entry.
Strategic Cost Reduction
Executed critical supply chain initiatives—including tariff avoidance, supplier res
Global NPI & Market Expansion
Led a Program Operations team to launch 12 new hardware products globally. Managed cross-functional alignment on flagship rollouts, navigating international regulations to ensure successful market entry.
Strategic Cost Reduction
Executed critical supply chain initiatives—including tariff avoidance, supplier resourcing, and facility consolidation—that resulted in $3.5M in annual savings and a 28% cost reduction across three product lines.
Operational Rigor & AI Innovation
Governed a $20M production budget with 94% On-Time Delivery. Leveraged AI tools to accelerate project velocity and optimized PLM systems to drive user engagement and process efficiency.