Gregory Woods
Technical Project Lead - Product Owner
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Results-driven ASML senior engineer with over seven years of experience in systems engineering, project management, and customer support. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and a natural aptitude for problem-solving, complemented by a strong work ethic and effective communication abilities. Collaborative team leader excelling in dynamic environments, consistently delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Committed to leveraging technical expertise and interpersonal skills to drive project success and foster positive relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Project Lead
ASML
San Diego, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Directed cross-functional team in the development and integration of multiple control subsystems for EUV light source system.
- Utilized expertise in sensors, actuators, control algorithms, automation, software, and data analysis tools and automation to drive improvements in control systems, ensuring increased EUV power and system availability.
- Coordinated team backlog management and development prioritization to support subsystem roadmaps and enhance project execution.
- Assisted team in conducting feasibility studies. Supported development of control functions. Provided insights for future product definitions and system specifications.
- Travels to customer sites to lead/support new product introduction, upgrades, and troubleshooting of systems.
- Leads and performs integration activates including troubleshooting complex control system, designing and executing test plans, to ensure the system functions as designed in the EUV light source.
- Structured and assessed employee performance to enhance team effectiveness and skill development.
- Optimizes team workflow, identifies areas of improvement and maximizes team outcome by assigning balancing individuals skills.
Senior Systems Engineer - Product Owner
ASML
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Led cross-competence team for multiple control subsystems development and implementation for complex projects within the EUV light source.
- Optimized EUV subsystem performance by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Analyzed software performance metrics to identify areas for optimization and improvement to meet a 90% success rate in a production environment.
- Evaluated emerging technologies, driving innovation and integration into existing systems with machine learning models for root cause analysis.
- Applies broad knowledge in sensors, actuators, control algorithms, automation, software, and data analysis tools to drive control system improvements to enable continuously increased EUV power and system availability.
- Leads and performs integration activates including trouble shooting complex control system, designing and executing test plans, to ensure the system functions as designed in the EUV light source.
- Streamlined deployment processes, enhancing software delivery and reducing downtime.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Sr. System Industrialisation Engineer
ASML
San Diego, CA
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Leads High-NA new product introduction (NPI) to our customer service (CS) organization and provides the means and methods to operate, troubleshoot and maintain the ASML systems.
- Works with design staff concerning product software and controls design to ensure reliable and efficient operation of controls system/diagnostic/GUI to decrease availability impact.
- Participates in sub-system design reviews and evaluates the new product designs for serviceability, quality, and reliability.
- Coordinates service activities between Engineering and Customer Service, ensures proper diagnostic capability to point to issue root causes effectively.
Information Technology Business Analyst
ASML San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Primary point of contact for internal business partners to assess platform requirements and identify solutions to deliver sustainable results.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify process improvements, application configuration or a combination of methods to execute on IT and Business related demands.
- Supporting the key business area of Customer Support (Field Service) and related Cloud and On-Premise systems.
- Developed test cases and coordinated user acceptance testing to ensure system functionality meets business needs.
- Confers with technical or functional experts at all levels, company-wide, to obtain requirements, develop solution proposals, and coordinate implementation.
IT Project Manager
ASML San Diego
San Diego, CA
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Project Manager for the West regional datacenter migration project. Led complex software application migrations from San Diego to state-of-the-art Las Vegas datacenter
- Successful migration of 17 applications under IT U.S. Business Systems scope
- Applying Agile framework for project management, ensuring concurrent projects remain within the triple constraint: schedule, resources and budget
- Collaboration with cross-sector international support team members
- Extensive knowledge of how applications are built, stored, accessed and supported on virtual servers
- Experience with Windows OS, Linux OS, VMWare servers, RAM, Storage Virtual Machines (SVM), network firewalls, datacenter security, SSL Certificates, virtual print servers (VPSX), and internet protocols
- Assisted with decommissioning and Disaster Recovery (DR) efforts
Jr. IT Project Manager
ASML San Diego
San Diego, CA
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for multi-million dollar datacenter migration project
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to migrate ten enterprise level applications and databases
- Developed and maintained project plans using Agile methodologies
- Analyzed project risks and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes
Project Management Specialist
CommScope
San Diego, CA
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Primary point of contact for identifying customers feedback and requirements from the field. Reporting findings to project stakeholders and executive team to drive successful business outcomes
- Troubleshoot complex products/networks with the ability to resolve root cause issues with end-user
- Collaborate with PLM, Development, Engineering, and Marketing teams for product launch while continuously assisting in optimizing the product throughout Agile life cycle
- Delivered New Product Training to Costa Rica support team for flagship wireless router
- JIRA issue management for product issues, assigning priorities for product Engineering team based on severity level and roadmap implementation to mitigate future risks
- Redesigned technical support workflows in JavaScript program to improve processes
- Developed product FAQs and usability documents for end-users and support center
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
San Diego State University
Skills
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Data-driven decision making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Software control systems
- Root-cause analysis
- Diagnostics
- Embedded SW and control systems
- Project management
- Agile methodologies
Timeline
Technical Project Lead
ASML
12.2025 - Current
Senior Systems Engineer - Product Owner
ASML
01.2025 - 12.2025
Sr. System Industrialisation Engineer
ASML
08.2022 - 01.2025
Information Technology Business Analyst
ASML San Diego
06.2021 - 08.2022
IT Project Manager
ASML San Diego
11.2020 - 08.2021
Jr. IT Project Manager
ASML San Diego
03.2020 - 11.2020
Project Management Specialist
CommScope
09.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
San Diego State University