Lausanne Metropolitan Area
• Directed R&D, PMO, and operations management for a team of over 30 FTE in complex electronics. • Implemented agile routines to enhance collaboration between R&D and production, improving efficiency. • Spearheaded international business development, acquiring key customers in microelectronics. • Oversaw a significant workforce ramp-up and equipment updates, aligning with company strategy.
• Managed a team of Project Managers overseeing approximately 15 projects/products at various stages of maturity. • Successfully launched two mechatronic and one electronic complex medical devices into volume production, generating significant revenue. • Updated and deployed the phase/gate NPI process, enhancing compliance audits and customer clarity. • Standardized project scope management and reporting processes to improve efficiency and communication.
• Guided daily R&D projects to enhance photovoltaic device properties, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. • Led collaborative initiatives focusing on sol-gel layers and managed a multi-site project utilizing nanoimprint technology. • Coordinated activities and reporting for a small R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork at TEL Solar in Neuchâtel.
• Developed high-efficiency photovoltaic devices utilizing PECVD technology. • Led the innovation of thin films through sol-gel technology, enhancing product performance. • Presented groundbreaking research findings at international scientific conferences, showcasing expertise.
- Supervision of students realizing their final research project for Master degree. Results published in peer reviewed journals. - Teaching assistant for microfabrication practical work in clean room.
• Developed and implemented protocols to enhance the accuracy of spectrophotometric measurements for R&D and production. • Spearheaded the creation of a new shaded ceramic line, improving aesthetic control. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes.