Experience

Belkin

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director of Program Management - Linksys Division

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  • Collaborate with PM, UX and Engineering VP to make informed decisions on portfolio management to focus on high ROI projects.• Managed PGM team to complete over 200 projects by creating synergy between the engineering teams to handle increased number of projects. • Launched Linksys’ first whole home WiFi Velop mesh tri-band solution achieving PC Mag’s Editor’s Choice award. Followed up with launches of Velop dual-band and Velop plug-in SKUs.• Updated traditional networking product line with multiple MU-MIMO routers and USB adapter, and completed the open source WRT32X gaming router.• Drove WeMo HomeKit integration to successful launch in Apple stores and on apple.com Show less

• Director of Program Management - Linksys Division

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Created the resource calculator to track resource utilization and to assist product roadmap and fiscal year budget planning. • Continue to improve the E2 process and provide regular training to cross-functional teams to enhance development efficiency and increase ROI for each project. • Managed the PGM team to complete 88 programs with 95% on-time ex-factory, including the successful trifecta launch of Linksy EA9500 tri-band AC5400 router, RE7000 range extender, and WUSB6100M USB adapter. And won PC Mag’s Editors’ Choice for EA7500 AC1900 router. • Launched three Linksys Cable modems capturing 6% of market share. Show less

• Director of Product Development - Linksys Division

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Integrated SMB and retail PDM teams to streamline and strengthen the development engine.• Managed the PDM team to execute the planned development projects with 100% on time record. • Developed Linksys’ first MU-MIMO EA8500 router, WRT1200 and WRT1900ACS routers, and range extenders with best-in-class performance and differentiation features earning 4.6 stars review on Amazon.

• Director of Product Management - Linksys SMB

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Assembled a SMB team after acquisition of Linksys to bring back Linksys SMB portfolio.• Managed the SMB PDM team to develop Linksys SMB line of access points, unmanaged, smart and managed switches, VPN routers, and surveillance camera solutions within 12 months.• Trained Regional PM and Sales teams to market Linksy SMB solutions globally. • Created a new PartnerAdvantage Program with Commercial Sales, Channel Marketing and Customer Advocacy teams to cultivate and support VAR/SI and distributors. Show less

• Director of Product Management - Belkin Consumer Networking

  • Dec 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Managed the PM and PDM teams to launch Belkin's full assortment of dual-band 11ac-certified AC routers for first-to-market placement at major retailers.• Developed Belkin NetCam line of app-enabled cloud-based cameras winning 10%+ market share within first two years of launch. • Led the team to win a multi-year deal with an ISP in UK to build a customized camera solution with cloud recording service based on NetCam HD.

• Senior Product Manager

  • Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Taken lessons learned on Next Net 1.0 product line, improved and re-launched Next Net 2.0 line of routers, ADSL modem routers, and USB adapters to regain market share and lost revenue.

• Senior Program Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2010

  • Established Belkin's Program Management team structure and formed a Product Development Management team in Taiwan to manage ODMs. • Assisted in creation of Belkin’s E2 process and deployed Agile Product Lifecycle Management system while managing the team to develop new products.• Launched opening price point N150 router for Walmart placement.• Developed Belkin’s first dual-band Double N+ router, then migrate to Next Net 1.0 line of routers featuring experience-based companion applications. Show less

• Senior Product Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Sep 2008

  • Led Belkin Networking PM team to launch award winning 11n-certified Belkin N1 router and Belkin N1 Vision router with an LCD display to win the BestBuy channel placement. • Created cost-effective N router for mass market, and N+ gigabit router for premium segment.• Expanded Belkin 11n portfolio in EMEA and ANZ with N1 ADSL modem router and N ADSL modem router further secure market share with the Dixons Group. • Developed Belkin’s first powerline adapters for range extension category. • Partnered with Skype to develop and launch the Skype Desktop Phone for VoIP applications. Show less

• Product Manager - Networking

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2006

  • Launched industry first Pre-N MIMO router growing Belkin networking market share and customer awareness with strong press coverages. Leverage the MIMO technology to create G+MIMO class routers and drove cost reduction.• Developed Belkin 11g ADSL modem routers for Dixons Group in the UK.



Lanner Electronics Inc.

• Taiwan
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Product Manager

  • 1999 - 2003

  • Defined and managed new network security appliance product roadmap for the USA market generating $2+ million revenue annually. • Orchestrated and conducted product training for sales, FAEs and distributors to create business opportunities landing $1.6+ million yearly sales. • Communicated and coordinated between sales, customers, oversea engineering and manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure on time delivery. • Planned and executed marketing strategy plans. Winning Microsoft “Windows Embedded Partner of the Year Award - Independent Hardware Vendor” in 2001. • Contributed to 26% GAGR for four consecutive years leading to company’s successful IPO in the Taiwan OTC market. Show less