RF, Microwave, Millimeter wave Test Consultant with Masters in RF Engg

IMTIAZ A. KHAN, PMP, SCPM

**** ** ****** **. • Portland, OR 97219 • (H) 503-***-**** • (C) 503-***-**** • ********@*****.***

RF Consultant • Sr. Program Manager • Director of Engineering • Manufacturing Management

PROFILE

Highly accomplished, results-driven Program and Operations management professional with proven success in product development, project portfolio management, post-launch product support, and turnkey program management. Special expertise in hardware and software for microelectronics, RFIC test systems, RF and microwave systems, optical test and measurement instrumentation, and other areas. PMI and Stanford-certified Project Manager, with international experience in wireless, aerospace, defense, telecom, and manufacturing sectors. Excellent leadership, problem solving, and technical skills.

Project/Program Management • Engineering Management • Solution Development • Customer Relations

Product Management • Product Development • Team Building • Process Optimization • Microelectronics

Leadership • Portfolio Management • Product Launch Support • Service Delivery • Global Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DANAHER CORP. / TEKTRONIX, Beaverton, OR 2004 - 2009

Product Development Manager / Senior Program Manager

Directed new product development of advanced microelectronics packages for $1B Tektronix / $13B Danaher Corp. Managed design, development, and manufacturing of high speed, high performance components, including RF & microwave components, probes, digitizer data converter modules, electro-optical transceivers, flip-chip assembly packages, advanced test fixtures for USB, HDMI and SATA standards, and optical assemblies. Led pilot, ramp-up, and production launch, and SOW/BOM preparation.

Supervised project teams comprising electrical and mechanical design engineers, process, product and test engineers, quality and manufacturing personnel, and process technicians. Created project plans and scope documents. Mentored project managers, team members, and technical staff. Performed cost estimating, risk management communication, and process tracking for scope, cost, and time impact.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Improved new product yield 15% - 30% for differential probe by identifying areas for improvement.

• Increased product sales to $6M and incremental sales as much as $30M through product delivery.

• Led design of company’s Number 1, best-selling product for 10 out of first 12 months.

• Delivered probe 10% below projected program cost and 30% below production cost estimate.

• Developed production ramp-up process that was 2 months, versus previous 6-month process.

• Managed design and production of 4 additional probes. Led supply chain, procurement, fabrication, testing, prototyping, and budgeting.

• Saved $90K during development of differential probe amplifier via vendor & contract management.

• Improved Inter-division relationship through effective collaboration skills.

• Delivered $100,000+ in savings by improving quality of ASIC package design.

• Earned multiple awards and recognition for superior performance.

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES / HEWLETT-PACKARD, Santa Rosa, CA 1989 - 2003

Optical Component Test Consultant/Project Manager (2001-2003)

RFIC Test System Applications Consultant/Project Manager (1996-2001)

RF Component Test System Applications Consultant/Project Manager (1995-1996)

Held series of increasingly responsible project and program leadership roles with $80B Hewlett-Packard following spin-off in 1999, and $6B Agilent. Oversaw RFIC test system development, global hardware and software upgrades, new product introductions, quality and feature enhancements, and more.

(Continued)

Imtiaz A. Khan, PMP, SCPM

(Agilent / Hewlett-Packard, continued)

Supervised project teams comprising management, manufacturing, R&D, design engineering, systems, support, procurement, field applications & service, and account management personnel. Communicated extensive with customers in US and overseas. Led preparation of country-specific customs and technical documentation. Ensured all materials shipped to client sites according to schedules. Provided world-wide post-sales support. Managed outsourced partner teams as needed.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Completed 6-month requirements gathering and relationship-building project in Japan.

• Directed 2-month program in Philippines to setup RFIC high volume manufacturing site.

• Managed design, testing, and delivery of light wave signal analyzer, RF, microwave, and millimeter wave test systems applications, global hardware and software upgrades, and more.

• Saved $2.5M order and retained customer by resolving critical system configuration issues.

• Enabled $30M in added revenue by completing complex program 20% ahead of schedule.

• Introduced 24x7 global technical support plan and escalation process to support products.

• Improved efficiency by recommending changes to Program Management processes.

• Earned President’s Award and several other performance awards.

RF/Microwave Test Systems Applications Solution Consultant (1989-1995)

Technical Expert in RF, microwave, and millimeter wave component equipment design, testing, and implementation for HP-India’s South Asia Pacific, Australia, and India regions.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Facilitated $5M in new revenue by completing missile system and subsystem testing, component characterization, and antenna pattern measurement software development on-time.

• Designed and implemented 50 technical and professional training sessions for customers.

• Created and introduced successful Regional Applications Engineer rotation program for region.

• Earned President’s Award for Best Country Applications Engineer 3x.

CAREER NOTES: Additional experience includes Independent RF Applications Consultant role (2003-2004) and Design & Development Engineer role with SOCIETY FOR APPLIED MICROWAVE ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING RESEARCH (1988-1989). Details are available on request.

EDUCATION

MS in RF/Microwave Engineering, University of Delhi, India

MS in Physics & Electronics, University of Delhi, India

BS in Physics, Math, & Chemistry, SV University, India

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

Stanford University Certified Project Manager (SCPM)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Affiliations: Project Management Institute (PMI); Program Management Forum (PMF) attendee

Technical Skills: Windows, UNIX, Oracle ERP, MS Office, Project, networking, Die attach, wire/ribbon bond processes, Reliability & Thermal management plan and test, RF, Microwave and Millimeter wave Test, WLAN, Antenna, RFID/ Transceiver, WCDMA, RFIC Test, and RFIC Fixture design, Cost of Test, RF System Integration, RF Calibration, RF ATE, BER, EMC, Noise Figure & Phase Noise Tests

Presentations & Publications: Complete list available on request

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