Ken Baratzadeh Email Address

Director of Quality and Manufacturing Operation

Solarflare is pioneering server connectivity for neural-class networks. From silicon to firmware to software, Solarflare provides a comprehensive, integrated set of technologies for distributed, ultra scale, software defined datacenters.

Sr. Operations Executive with over 25+ years in delivering concept to high volume manufacturing covering Global Supply Chain and Direct Order Fulfillment, Forward and Reverse Logistics, Manufacturing of Consumer Electronics, Networking, and Storage products. Proven leadership in establishing OEM/ODM partnerships, Worldwide Logistics, Regional Sourcing, Production Planning, best in class Field Reliability, IT Operations, Globally distributed Regional Repair centers, and Failure Analysis centers. Specialties: Extensive experience in managing Manufacturing Operations, Hardware engineering, Supply Chain and Supply Base Management, Quality and Field Reliability, cost control, gross margin improvement and contract negotiations. Hands-on experience in implementing onshore and offshore outsourced manufacturing strategies, establishing regional value add services and fulfillment centers in America and Asia Pacific regions. Leverage outsourced model to shorten Time to Market timelines. Proven leadership in executing timely introduction of New Products and Global fulfillment. Hands-on experience in implementing metric based, results oriented management of CM, Manufacturing and Quality Operations resulting in improved Product quality and Gross Margins.