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Vice President Technology: Automation Manufacturing Technology Global Operations

TE Connectivity provides engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products, and undersea telecommunication

I serve as the Vice President, Technology - Automation Manufacturing of Global Operations at TE Connectivity. TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $13 billion global technology leader. TE connectivity and sensor solutions are essential in today's increasingly connected world. TE collaborates with engineers to transform their concepts into creations – redefining what's possible using intelligent, efficient and high-performing TE products and solutions proven in harsh environments. I work closely with the company’s manufacturing and operation leaders to advance TE’s overall manufacturing capabilities in automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies . I charter TE global manufacturing technology strategies and roadmaps, which guide the company’s manufacturing technologies, initiatives, and the overall development of new manufacturing processes. Manufacturing technologies from my team reach more than 102 TE factories in EMEA, Americas, and Asia. TE Connectivity recruited me in April, 2011 from The Boeing Company, where I was a Technical Fellow in Boeing Research and Technology. I part-time taught undergraduate and graduate level courses at the University of Washington as an Affiliate Assistant Professor. Prior to that, I had senior engineering positions at the Pilkington and Intermet companies. My Bachelor of Science degree was in Materials Science from Feng Chia University in Taiwan, first Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, second Master’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, and third Master’s and PhD degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. I have a certificate from MIT Sloan School in Management and Leadership. I am a licensed and registered Professional Engineer in US. I published more than 150 combined journal, conference, and patent publications.