Setareh Siavash
Berkeley, CA *****
**************@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS. 2000
OBJECTIVE: Seeking leadership role with budget, schedule, test and
development responsibility such that my experience and passion can
contribute to overall success of team.
SUMMARY:
Extensive experience in system test and global vendor/supplier management.
Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, s/w integration,
manufacturing practices and PLC.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and program management skills.
Energetic with a can-do attitude. Work well under pressure and in fast pace
environment and adapt to changing environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mechanical Engineer/Entrepreneur 6/2009-Present
SMART REGISTER, Berkeley, CA
> Designing smart register to improve home cooling/heating cost and
energy efficiencies. Engaged with electrical engineer to integrate
motor, voice recognition, wireless sensor, ultra-low power radios and
learning algorithm technologies. Emphasis on material selection, low
cost manufacturing, high volume reliability, prototype test and
validation.
Staff Engineer/Program Manager 12/2007-1/2009
SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC., Menlo Park, CA
> Created and program managed a cross functional team of senior
mechanical engineers/managers, test, technologists, quality, s/w, f/w
and internal/external component engineers to develop and define test
qualification standard and best practice design guidelines for all new
and sustaining SUN products to meet product performance and quality
goals.
> Resolved want/need conflicts and improved collaboration between
multiple business units by inspiring members to work as a team..
> Created master schedules, tracked progress, resolved technical
problems, communicated to all levels of management and drove project
to closure.
> Championed departmental process improvements, lab equipment
procurement and mentored technical staff.
> Analyzed, evaluated, and measured dynamic robustness, thermal
characteristics and acoustic noise of products.
> Provided design guidance to mechanical designers at all stages of
product development.
Mechanical Engineer 9/2004-12/2007
MICROSOFT (XBOX), Mountain View, CA
> Performed mechanical, acoustics, thermal, reliability, UV, Chemical
Resistance, HALT and HASS qualifications during all stages of PLC
(EVT/DVT/PVT) while meeting high volume product deliverables for cost
reduction, quality improvement and new concept design.
> Program managed multi source FAN, Optical Disk Drive, HDD, Heatsink,
Cable and Connector suppliers and factory to ensure accurate component
specifications, successful test execution and root cause of issues.
> Managed 6 test houses with regards to system level test,
documentation, POs, SOW and schedule.
> Provided technical expertise, recommended solutions and mentored
groups to improve quality, yield, testing methodologies and fixture
design in manufacturing.
> Created test plans, procedures, specifications, test reports and
presentations.
MICROSOFT AWARD: Mechanical contribution of 1st production tools. Spotlight
Award. 7/2005
MICROSOFT AWARD: Leadership, high level of performance and efforts to drive
business forward. Highly selective. 12/2005
Environmental Test Engineer 7/2000-9/2004
SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC., Menlo Park, CA
> Analyzed, evaluated, and measured dynamic robustness, thermal
characteristics and acoustic noise of SUN product line from 1 RU
blades up to High end servers for all stages of PLC (EVT/DVT/PVT).
> Interact closely with other central engineering groups (compliance,
EMC, PS, safety, usability, packaging) to coordinate schedule,
allocations and root cause issues.
> Defined integrated product guidelines and qualification test
processes.
> Performed HDD profiling and characterization including thermals and
dynamics.
> Worked with external labs for NEBS qualification of SUN products.
> Assisted technicians with equipment such as thermocouples, sound
source, chambers, vibration tables, data analyzers, oscilloscopes,
accelerometers, calibrators, fixtures, etc.
SUN AWARD: Established cornerstone for rapid Time-to-Market qualification
process; facilitates enabled Floor Tile Ready success. 3/2002
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Quick learner
Ability to travel US/International
Excellent references