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
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RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Supported, designed, and coordinated all electrical and electronic modules on five generations of
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capital equipment tools
Led development of new generation of high resolution and improved throughput flat panel tester tools
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with improved gross margin
Significantly reduced the design cycle and lowered manufacturing costs via a thorough understanding
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of customer requirements and modular design practices
Decreased equipment downtime by adding automation to previously manual operations
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Automated requirements gathering process for engineering specials through database utilization
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Applied Materials, Electrical Engineer, Santa Clara, CA 2005 – 2013
Responsible for coordination, design, and documentation of multiple projects from initiation to
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customer acceptance directed toward meeting marketing specifications and concurrent organizational
business objectives
Interfaced with marketing, system engineering, purchasing, field support, and outside vendors to
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ensure product delivery on time and on budget
Led a team of engineers, third party vendors, consultants, and field support personnel to manage and
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implement functionality enhancements and cost cutting solutions
Managed stakeholder expectations with respect to scope, schedule, budget, and performance both
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internal and external to the organization
Administered competitive bidding processes
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Translated customer specifications into actionable deliverables
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Applied Materials, Manufacturing Technician, Santa Clara, CA 2004 – 2005
Worked independently to test and troubleshoot production equipment
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Traveled to customer fabrication facility for retrofitting, installation, and troubleshooting of
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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
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Developed configuration and testing procedures for complete gas detection systems
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Assembled, configured, and tested multiple gas detection products
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Performed board and component level troubleshooting
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Individually identified and proposed corrections to existing products
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Mazzetti & Associates, Engineering Intern, San Francisco, CA 2001-2002
Assisted licensed engineers with hospitals and datacenters projects
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Created AutoCAD drawings from redlines
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Calculated lighting and power distribution and requirements
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Provided technical support to clients
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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
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Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Suite of business applications power user
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Fluent in Russian
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Current CPR and AED certification by Health & Safety Institute
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Volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank
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Twice recipient of Belotti award and member of Dean’s List at Leavey School of Business
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Leisure interests include leadership, public policy, technology & science, finance & economics,
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history, travel, mountain biking & hiking
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