EVAN CHANG

Los Gatos, CA 95032

H (408) 358-1564

echang216@comcast.net

C (408) 590-5381

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER

Delivering Vision and Leadership for the Organization PROFILE
Highly experienced Program Management Professional with a record of developing and supporting successful, high ROI IS / IT projects and solutions incorporating a wide range of applications and technologies in semiconductor industry. Consistently recognized by executive management and called upon to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that aligns the business processes and IT infrastructure to realize cost savings, accelerate performance, and sustain strategic flexibility. A builder of high performance teams and a natural team leader and mentor who excels in dynamic, demanding environments, while remaining pragmatic and focused. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in analytical thinking and possessing crisis management skills utilized in driving profitable and cost effective collaboration between IT and critical business functions. Technical experience in architecting leading edge solutions. Proven management skills utilized in driving profitable and cost effective collaboration between IT and critical business functions. Experience providing solutions for the semiconductor industry. Proven Executive skills utilized in directing the efforts of other Project Managers, Architects, Analysts and Developers, as well as cross-functional teams and external cross-discipline resources. An expert in the construction, commissioning, and validation of multiple projects, consistently delivered on time and on budget.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Performance Optimization Process Improvement Change Management IT Strategy Global Delivery Installation Training Hardware Peripherals Client Collaboration Client Relationship Management Project Management Team Leadership Team Development Product Management IC Foundry Process Management IC Process Engineering Photo Mask Engineering

SanDisk Corporation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE California

1990 2011

Senior Product / NPI Program Manager 2002 2011 Provided strategic direction and leadership to product area including engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing support for sales / marketing. Assessed, developed, designed, specified, and implemented projects to achieve optimal performance and productivity. Analyze business and technology challenges, assess costs, and suggest solutions. Worked with technical as well as end users to understand business requirements and identify solutions. Key projects included: Managed Memory Stick Pro Duo and Memory Stick Micro M2 products for retail and OEM markets, and TriFlash / iNAND product for OEM market. Directed Trans-Flash / MicroSD and USB products at early stages of development, as well as managed controller development.

EVAN CHANG SanDisk Corporation continued

Managed SD / Micro SD product for OEM and white label markets. Developed project for USB 3.0 All-In-One reader with ODM suppliers. Developed microSD / M2 2-in-1 Mobile Reader with ODM suppliers.

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Senior Manager Foundry Development 1990 2002 Directed the Foundry Project for the Technology Department. Managed operations for the design, development, analysis of manufacturability, and costing of technology products for the semiconductor industry, including release and quality implementation management. Oversaw program execution process to meet timing, budget, technical performance, and product quality requirements. Managed technical development to meet cost and timing targets. Led supplier meetings and supervised the release of completed designs that were in compliance with established timing, quality, and cost targets. Supported Deign Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process and led design review meetings to ensure product met requirements. Applied troubleshooting and problem solving skills in the resolution of component and system performance, cost, and quality issues as well as client concerns. Managed off-shore silicon foundries in Japan (Panasonic, NEC), Korea (LG), and Taiwan (UMC, TSMC). Orchestrated the development of NOR-based Flash Memory wafer processes at the foundries. Developed 1Mb Flash with 1.0um technology up to 512 Mb with 0.1um technology.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Early career experience includes Foundry Process Development for Integrated CMOS Systems Corporation, Process Engineering Manager for Fairchild Corporation, Staff Process Engineer for Storage Technology Corporation, Mask Making Process Engineer with Signetics Corporation, and Equipment / Process Engineer with International Materials Research Incorporated.

EDUCATION Master of Science, Electrical Engineering University of Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering University of Chinese Culture Taiwan