Electrical Engineer

John Mangiaracina

**** ****** **** **. • Encinitas, California 92024 • 760-***-**** • ***@*********.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Track record of participating in, directing, and leading technical teams on projects from concept stage through manufacturing release

Extensive experience in development efforts to develop exciting, cutting edge components and products in the high-technology, computer, and consumer electronics industries

A creative problem solver who is comfortable in learning new technologies and techniques and then applying them to solve a broad range of business and engineering challenges

Experience working cooperatively with hardware/software/test engineering, pure and applied research, quality, product/channel/strategic marketing, manufacturing, service, supply chain, procurement, documentation, finance, and human resources groups

Experience in both participating in and leading cross-functional domestic and international teams to achieve outstanding results

Track record of success

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

My objective is a position in engineering.

EDUCATION

MBA, General Management, specialization in Finance

California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo, CA

BS, Electrical Engineering

AB, Physics

Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Additional course work completed at Santa Clara University, Stanford University, and Miami University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2005 - present Artemis, Encinitas, CA

Founder

Developed a startup concept for an animal crash avoidance system.

Conceived, designed, and built prototypes. Reviewed available 8 bit microcontroller and audio codec suppliers. Developed a working prototype with an 8 bit PIC18 microcontroller. Designed and developed all of the firmware, including drivers for both the SD Flash cards and the selected audio codec chip.

Developed an Ethernet controlled prototype for an additional product concept that parlays work product from the above mentioned prototype into a separate product line.

Reviewed numerous analog and digital amplifiers options, as well as various speaker options, to meet a very challenging set of engineering specifications.

Reviewed available field data to analyze the merits of the business concept and to determine if a profitable business can be developed. Developed preliminary Business, Marketing, and Engineering Plans, as well as a preliminary c-BOM and a preliminary set of financials.

Conducted proprietary research in both animal behavior and technology in support of the project.

2002 - 2004 DTC, Palo Alto, CA and Encinitas, CA

Founder

Explored numerous technologies and startup opportunities in an attempt to start my own company.

Developed preliminary business concepts and analyzed proposals to see if any concepts could be developed as a profitable business.

2000 - 2001 Philips Components, Sunnyvale, CA

Program Manager

Net Displays Group (NDG), Philips Components

Both refined and drafted a development and manufacturing program for a series of wireless Web Tablets. Directed Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams’ efforts to develop development programs and schedules. Reviewed and amended all prior agreements with external suppliers.

Collaborated with the manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, finance, and documentation teams to develop the necessary plans and strategies. Chaired weekly project and program meetings and directed all project and program level activities. Presented updates to upper management.

Program Manager

Next Generation Lighting (NGL), Philips Components

Reviewed current and planned research initiatives within Philips’ worldwide research. Proposed and formed a series of projects to develop numerous advanced technologies based on both Philips Research and NGL initiatives. Worked with management to revise the goals, objectives, and scope of the projects and overall program to meet the division’s needs.

Managed and mentored project managers in North America and Europe. Defined or reviewed all project and program level goals and objectives, schedules, cost estimates, and deliverables. Reviewed all project/program level changes and tradeoffs to assure that division goals and objectives were met.

Worked closely with the GM and marketing group to develop and influence the division’s Business Plan and various business models. Presented program and project updates to upper management.

1997 – 2000 Hewlett-Packard, Cupertino, CA

Project Manager

Home Products Division (HPD)

Managed the development of the HP FX70, an advanced Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor, the first LCD monitor to have a dual analog and digital (DFP) interface.

Drove numerous efforts through teams as well as solo efforts to reduce parts counts, material costs, manufacturing costs and complexity, and in-bound and out-bound supply chain costs/time.

Managed numerous project, technical, and business issues. Managed/worked with Tatung (monitor development partner), Arithmos, now part of ST Micro (electrical interface and ASIC scaler development partner), and Lunar (industrial design consulting firm) to develop a cutting-edge Flat Panel Display, which received accolades from customers, industry analysts, and the press, including an “Editor’s Choice” Award from MacWorld.

Extensive experience working with and leading teams consisting of members from the mechanical and electrical engineering, acoustics, industrial design, graphics hardware engineering, software test, hardware test, service, quality, procurement, marketing, public relations, planning, and supply chain groups within HPD, HP corporate, and our development partners.

Manufacturing Development Engineer

Mobile Computing Division (MCD)

Provided leadership and resolved numerous technical and business issues involving the liquid crystal displays used in the HP OmniBook 800, 2100, 3X00, 4100, and 7100.

Provided leadership, direction, procedures, and analysis of both suppliers and displays to be used in current and planned HP OmniBooks.

Worked with Portable OEMs/ODMs, LCD suppliers, HP corporate, and other HP divisions to resolve liquid crystal display design, process, manufacturing, and quality issues.

1997 – 1997 Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, CA

Project Manager

PowerBook Division

Managed the development of all Liquid Crystal Displays to be used in active PowerBook projects.

Experience working with Apple product marketing, product development, product design, EMI, reliability, contract manufacturing, service, finance, and operations teams.

1994 – 1996 JMC Consulting, San Luis Obispo and Larkspur, CA

Proprietor

JMC Technical and Management Consulting Firm

Provided consulting services while in graduate school and after graduation. Clients included Virtual Press, Apple Computer, and Goldtron.

Project Management and Display Consultant to:

Virtual Press, Inc. of Menlo Park, CA

Responsible for reviewing and analyzing all major LCD manufacturers in the market place. Made recommendations as to which suppliers would best meet the needs for Virtual Press’ new personal internet appliance.

Performed basic supplier management, marketing, technical, and strategic analysis as required to satisfy Virtual Press’ goals.

Project Management and Display Consultant to:

Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, CA

Project Management Consultant for the liquid crystal display used in the PowerBook 3400. Managed the project and the display suppliers.

Extensive experience working with the Apple PowerBook product marketing, product development, product design, EMI, reliability, contract manufacturing, service, finance, and operations teams.

Developed a detailed lab budget for the LCD group in the PowerBook division.

Experience in transferring product from product development to manufacturing.

Display Consultant to:

Goldtron Electronics, Singapore

Conducted site visits of manufacturers of new flat panel display technologies on behalf of Goldtron. Analyzed and assessed each technology for investment risk and time to market potential.

1988 – 1991, 1992 Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, CA

Summer Internship

PowerBook Division

Analyzed and tested various LCD samples being considered for future PowerBook computers. Developed C and LabView software to be used in the display lab. Developed hardware test fixturing for an automated LCD test bench.

Senior Development and Test Engineer

Peripheral Test Group and PowerBook Division

Managed, proposed, and implemented test plans for a number of LCD projects. Both managed technicians and conducted optical, electrical, and mechanical design validation testing and analysis of liquid crystal displays used in a number of PowerBook models. Made recommendations for design changes that were implemented.

Traveled to Asia and managed design and test engineering issues.

Test Engineer

Peripheral Test Group

Managed, proposed, and implemented test plans for a series of LCD and CRT Monitor projects. Managed and conducted optical, electrical, and mechanical design validation testing and analysis of the liquid crystal displays used in the Mac Portable. Made recommendations for changes in design to the design team. Promoted to Senior engineer in one year because of my results.

1985 – 1988 Sierra Scientific, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

Product Development Engineer

Panel Electron Tube Group

Responsible for designing, testing, and analyzing a number of high-voltage switching power supplies to Mil. Spec. Performed extensive optical measurements and analysis of CCD cameras and X-Ray Imaging Tubes. Designed optical systems and electrical circuitry for highly uniform LED-based light sources.

Designed a module-based field replaceable high-voltage multiplier and modular power supply for X-Ray Image Intensifiers. Determined MTBF based on MIL-HDBK 217D.

1985 – 1985 ILC Technology, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

Engineer

CerMax Division

Tested and analyzed Xenon arc lamps, Argon flash lamps, and IR emitters.

Developed software to model an arc lamp's performance under varying conditions.

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