Sunnyvale, California, United States
Operations and Engineering Executive with extensive experience in leading organizations is now available as Consultant and Fractional Leader. GEO-CGW: Scaling Semiconductor & Technology Companies with Purpose-Driven Efficiency. GEO stands for Growth, Efficiency, and Optimization, while CGW represents Consultation God’s Way. As a seasoned executive with a German engineering mindset, I specialize in scaling semiconductor MEMS companies to achieve profitable, sustainable growth. My approach blends data-driven process optimization, operational excellence, and faith-based stewardship, ensuring businesses thrive with integrity, transparency, and efficiency. Growth: Qualified offshore assembly & test supplier in <90 days, securing >$50M in new automotive business. Launched 10+ automotive & medical products into high-volume production with best-in-class sensitivity, stability, and accuracy. Established high-volume production for ultra-small catheter sensors in biomedical applications. Efficiency: Achieved 2x higher operational efficiency and 10x lower quality returns through Lean principles and automation. Developed critical IP for the most sensitive and smallest pressure sensors in the medical industry. Optimization: Transferred CMOS & MEMS technology and volume production between multiple sites. Tripled the throughput by implementing high-speed machining and automation. Please find more information here: https://geo-cgw.com/
As a GLG Network Member, I bring > 25 years’ of experience in the semiconductor industry to help clients solve some of their toughest business challenges around technology, operations, supply chain and change management. GLG is the world’s insight network. It connects decision makers to the right experts so they can act with the confidence that comes from true clarity and have what it takes to get ahead. Its network of experts is the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise.
GEO stands for Growth, Efficiency, and Optimization, while CGW represents Consultation God’s Way. As a seasoned professional with extensive experience and a German engineering mindset, I am passionate about process improvement, operational efficiency, and driving businesses toward sustainable growth. Guided by integrity, transparency, and stewardship, I aim to optimize business operations while honoring God’s principles. Please find more information here: https://geo-cgw.com/
• P&L responsibility • Transitioned the plant successfully to a new ERP system • Implemented Operational Excellence through people and equipment
• P&L responsibility for 2 production sites, implemented lean management • Developed 5-10year global Pressure Sensor Strategy with PM and R&D • Implemented ERP and MES system from SAP for material & financial control
Responsible for process development and production of MEMS devices including assembly and functional test Established catheter sensor in high volume production Lead a team to develop technology for ultra-stable pressure sensors "AccuStable"
Responsible for the Production, Assembly and Testing of MEMS Started 8” production with foundry to focus on MEMS part at SMI Developed IP for ultra-low pressure sensors
Transformed the organization to achieve sustainable profitability in high-cost manufacturing environment. Achieved break-even after 2 years, doubled efficiency of wafer production. Implemented Automated Optical Inspection for high volume automotive quality and reduced PPM levels from > 3,000 to < 1. Created a financial capacity model to simulate profits based on utilization of headcount and equipment.