Experience

C3Nano, Inc.

• United States
• Nanotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Business Operations

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  • Responsible for global operations (Asia and US), including business development, technical marketing, contract manufacturing management, inventory and supply chain management, project management, budget planning and management, cost analysis, marketing and pricing strategy, business/contract negotiation and other areas • Lead and manage commercial team in Asia and US – completed 80% of company revenue in three consecutive fiscal years from 2018 to 2020 • Key driving force in development… Show more • Responsible for global operations (Asia and US), including business development, technical marketing, contract manufacturing management, inventory and supply chain management, project management, budget planning and management, cost analysis, marketing and pricing strategy, business/contract negotiation and other areas • Lead and manage commercial team in Asia and US – completed 80% of company revenue in three consecutive fiscal years from 2018 to 2020 • Key driving force in development of world-leading flexible optical film products (transparent conductive film and cover film) – achieved design-wins and commercialization in multiple emerging electronic devices, including world first foldable smartphone and wearable phone • Manage and oversee contract manufacturing business (roll-to-roll coating) in Asia • Familiar with consumer electronics, display (LCD/OLED), touch sensor and optical film coating industry, and related supply chains • Established company subsidiary in China – identified facility location out of 15+ cities in China, negotiated deal with local government for financial incentives and supports, including free facility rental, free infrastructure remodel, cash incentive and tax benefits • Supported CEO on fundraising with significant contribution in closing series D (biggest round) • Prepare executive reporting on business operations status and progress to board

• Director Of Operations

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Responsible for operations in US, including production operations, quality management, contract manufacturing management, inventory and supply chain management, project management, budget planning and management, resource and capacity planning, cost analysis, etc. • Transferred company’s core technologies from lab to production, scaled-up and established complete production process (synthesis, purification, ink blending and coating) and quality control system for multiple products… Show more • Responsible for operations in US, including production operations, quality management, contract manufacturing management, inventory and supply chain management, project management, budget planning and management, resource and capacity planning, cost analysis, etc. • Transferred company’s core technologies from lab to production, scaled-up and established complete production process (synthesis, purification, ink blending and coating) and quality control system for multiple products, including silver nanowire, conductive ink, and film • Lead and manage production and quality teams – applied six sigma, 5S lean manufacturing concepts in daily operations, and initiated ISO9001 quality system in production/QC • Established contract manufacturing business (roll-to-roll coating) in Asia for film products

• Process Engineering Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Responsible for developing roll-to-roll (R2R) coating process for company’s conductive ink products • Establish partnership with optical film coaters in Asia (Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan) and US – work with more than 10 advanced coaters world-wise • Familiar with optical film coating industry, including related supply chains and equipment suppliers • Expertise in R2R coating technologies including slot die, gravure, comma, etc.



Shocking Technologies

• Process Engineering Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  Lead and directed one internal engineering team and three contract manufacturing partner teams on developing three major processes in manufacturing flow from roll-to-roll coating, to vacuum curing, to final packaging and sheeting. Successfully commercialized company’s unique voltage switch dielectric product for ESD protection application. • Provided strategic direction, long-range planning, production forecast, budget control and cost model for manufacturing development and daily… Show more Lead and directed one internal engineering team and three contract manufacturing partner teams on developing three major processes in manufacturing flow from roll-to-roll coating, to vacuum curing, to final packaging and sheeting. Successfully commercialized company’s unique voltage switch dielectric product for ESD protection application. • Provided strategic direction, long-range planning, production forecast, budget control and cost model for manufacturing development and daily operations. • Collaborated with operation, engineering and R&D teams to transfer technologies from lab scale to manufacturing, and resolve process and quality issues. • Analyzed, interpreted and processed data and key indicators to implement continuous improvement and optimization for the process. • Responsible for selecting appropriate tools, equipments and processes to meet manufacturing requirements. • Established operating and testing procedures, created SOPs and quality control documentations, and released product specifications to manufacturing. • Effectively managed supply chain and contract manufacturing partnerships to secure manufacturing capacity. • Trained and managed process engineers and technicians both internally and externally to ensure their quick growth to meet company’s standards and requirements. • Managed a large load of diverse, simultaneous and critical responsibilities while keep an eye on the bottom line.

• Senior Process Engineer

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

• Process Development Engineer

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2011



Sawgrass Technologies

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Scientist/Project Leader

  • Jan 2008 - Nov 2008

  Accountable for inkjet ink development, testing, scale up, setting up process and quality control programs, and transferring technologies from lab scale to manufacturing, as well as product quality assurance. • Directed project team to develop, scale-up, test and commercialize sublimation inkjet ink, company’s major product brand, for heat transfer printing. • Led and conducted disperse dye/pigment milling project, setting up milling procedures and product specifications. • Diagnosed… Show more Accountable for inkjet ink development, testing, scale up, setting up process and quality control programs, and transferring technologies from lab scale to manufacturing, as well as product quality assurance. • Directed project team to develop, scale-up, test and commercialize sublimation inkjet ink, company’s major product brand, for heat transfer printing. • Led and conducted disperse dye/pigment milling project, setting up milling procedures and product specifications. • Diagnosed and solved inkjet ink product quality “crisis” or issues. • Improved manufacturing procedures and quality control programs to assure high efficiency, quality and consistency. Show less Accountable for inkjet ink development, testing, scale up, setting up process and quality control programs, and transferring technologies from lab scale to manufacturing, as well as product quality assurance. • Directed project team to develop, scale-up, test and commercialize sublimation inkjet ink, company’s major product brand, for heat transfer printing. • Led and conducted disperse dye/pigment milling project, setting up milling procedures and product specifications. • Diagnosed… Show more Accountable for inkjet ink development, testing, scale up, setting up process and quality control programs, and transferring technologies from lab scale to manufacturing, as well as product quality assurance. • Directed project team to develop, scale-up, test and commercialize sublimation inkjet ink, company’s major product brand, for heat transfer printing. • Led and conducted disperse dye/pigment milling project, setting up milling procedures and product specifications. • Diagnosed and solved inkjet ink product quality “crisis” or issues. • Improved manufacturing procedures and quality control programs to assure high efficiency, quality and consistency. Show less



Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

• Shanghai City, China

• Research Scientist

  • Jun 2002 - Sep 2003

  • Conducted research project on developing flame retardant water-based emulsion. • Implemented surface modification of ceramic nanoparticles and developed a novel method to synthesize acrylic-based polymer nanocomposites by in-situ emulsion polymerization. • Conducted research project on developing flame retardant water-based emulsion. • Implemented surface modification of ceramic nanoparticles and developed a novel method to synthesize acrylic-based polymer nanocomposites by in-situ emulsion polymerization.