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Project Manager Electrical Engineer

Location:
San Jose, CA, 95128
Posted:
May 13, 2013

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Alex Smirnov, MBA, PMP

415-***-**** ****.*******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/aleksandrsmirnov San Jose, CA

TECHNICAL PRODUCT/PROJECT MANAGER

Recent MBA graduate and PMI certified project manager with over seven years leading and executing

international multi-year design projects. Highly effective at managing critical projects from scope

definition to customer acceptance. Distinguishing strengths include:

Project Management Vendor Management Performance Improvement

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Product Management Cross-Functional Expertise Stakeholder Management

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Quality Improvement Problem Solving Cost Analysis

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Research & Implementation Quality Control Project Scheduling

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Requirements Analysis Product Lifecycle Electrical and Electronic

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Management Design

Business Acumen

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Supported, designed, and coordinated all electrical and electronic modules on five generations of

capital equipment tools

Led development of new generation of high resolution and improved throughput flat panel tester tools

with improved gross margin

Significantly reduced the design cycle and lowered manufacturing costs via a thorough understanding

of customer requirements and modular design practices

Decreased equipment downtime by adding automation to previously manual operations

Automated requirements gathering process for engineering specials through database utilization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Applied Materials, Electrical Engineer, Santa Clara, CA 2005 – 2013

Responsible for coordination, design, and documentation of multiple projects from initiation to

customer acceptance directed toward meeting marketing specifications and concurrent organizational

business objectives

Interfaced with marketing, system engineering, purchasing, field support, and outside vendors to

ensure product delivery on time and on budget

Led a team of engineers, third party vendors, consultants, and field support personnel to manage and

implement functionality enhancements and cost cutting solutions

Managed stakeholder expectations with respect to scope, schedule, budget, and performance both

internal and external to the organization

Administered competitive bidding processes

Translated customer specifications into actionable deliverables

Applied Materials, Manufacturing Technician, Santa Clara, CA 2004 – 2005

Worked independently to test and troubleshoot production equipment

Traveled to customer fabrication facility for retrofitting, installation, and troubleshooting of

equipment

Interfaced with engineering and suggested process and product improvements

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Alex Smirnov 415-***-**** ****.*******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/aleksandrsmirnov

RAE Systems, Manufacturing Engineer, Sunnyvale, CA 2004

Produced assembly and test procedures for 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz wireless modems

Developed configuration and testing procedures for complete gas detection systems

Assembled, configured, and tested multiple gas detection products

Performed board and component level troubleshooting

Individually identified and proposed corrections to existing products

Mazzetti & Associates, Engineering Intern, San Francisco, CA 2001-2002

Assisted licensed engineers with hospitals and datacenters projects

Created AutoCAD drawings from redlines

Calculated lighting and power distribution and requirements

Provided technical support to clients

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified through PMI 2012

Santa Clara University, MBA, Santa Clara, CA 2009-2012

University of California Davis, BSEE, Davis, CA 1999-2003

OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Google business and productivity apps power user

Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Suite of business applications power user

Fluent in Russian

Current CPR and AED certification by Health & Safety Institute

Volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank

Twice recipient of Belotti award and member of Dean’s List at Leavey School of Business

Leisure interests include leadership, public policy, technology & science, finance & economics,

history, travel, mountain biking & hiking

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