Howard "Jay" Tyzzer
Altadena,CA
Summary
Experienced Technical Sales Engineer with over 25+ years of success in the electronic / wireless semiconductor industry with focus in pre-sale engineering, design, preproduction and test. Known to support customers as technical advocate throughout entire sales and design process leading to pre-production prototypes.
Exceptional consultative sales and technical support to help customers solve technical problems. Works in tandem with sales team to exceed customer expectations for functionality, cost-effectiveness and successful system rollout. Offering strong work ethic and track record of building loyal customer relationships.
Knowledge of Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE, WiFi and LTE / Cat-M1.
Knowledge of RF wireless agency certification as well as Bluetooth qualification for end product listings
Excellent interpersonal skills interfacing and presenting to customers and internal audiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Customer Application Engineer
NORDIC SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked alongside the Nordic Sales team in promoting the Nordic product line to current and potential customers in the USA and Canada
- Assisted sales teams with pre-sales technical support, helping close deals with prospective clients effectively
- Traveling into those territories when necessary to support customer design
- Assisted in customer design reviews of their design files, schematic and layouts using Altium and Viewmate and other “Gerber” type viewers
- Reviews revolved around the layout of the RF sections including antenna design and PCBA stack up and keep outs.
- Created test routines and supplied modified custom test firmware for FCC, ETSI and Bluetooth certifications
- Responsible for training other Nordic Field Application Engineers as well as training distribution sales and technical resources.
- Created blogs, guides and other technical papers which were published and or posted on the Nordic Semiconductor website
- Available for customer design assistance when requested
Senior Field Application Engineer
NORDIC SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
12.2007 - 03.2022
- Responsible for sales and sales support into focused accounts in the Los Angeles / Ventura area.
- Worked alongside the Nordic Sales team in promoting the Nordic product line to current and potential customers in the USA and Canada Traveling into those territories when necessary
- Collaborated with sales teams, offering technical expertise to secure new business opportunities and optimize product offerings.
- Assisted in 150+ customer design reviews of their design files, schematic and layouts using Altium and Viewmate and other “Gerber” type viewers
- Reviews revolved around the layout of the RF sections including antenna designs. Made suggestions to be implemented in the designs
- Created test routines and supplied modified custom test firmware for FCC, ETSI and Bluetooth certifications
- Responsible for training other FAEs as well as training distribution sales
- Created blogs, guides and other technical papers which were published and or posted on the Nordic Semiconductor website.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and effective technical support for field application support
Senior Sales Engineer
SYMMETRY ELECTRONICS
01.2001 - 12.2007
- Responsibility for both sales and technical support in the account base in Southern California
- Maintained detailed records of all sales activities using CRM software to track progress towards goals (MAS90 / Sales Logix)
- Provided technical assistance to the other sales team members in their accounts nationwide, assisting in promoting the technical line card
- Traveled the USA and Canada to provide customer support
- Provided technical training to both the outside and inside sales teams
- Traveled to Symmetry's vendor's facilities for training domestically and internationally
- Delivered compelling product presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients, showcasing unique features and benefits.
- Established credibility with clients by demonstrating deep industry expertise and technical knowledge during engagements.
Education
Associate of Science - Degree in Electronic Engineer Technology
Pierce College
Woodland hills, Ca01.1982
Skills
- Good customer face to face communication support and follow-up with customers and or teammates until project reaches fruition
- Hardware design support: Experienced in the use Viewmate and Altium for reviewing customer's electronic schematics and layouts
- Made suggestions on changes to be performed
- Wireless communication: Familiar with lab test equipment such as VNA and SA's
- Antenna design and implementation support
- FCC, ETSI, Bluetooth and other agency testing support
- Support product testing with custom firmware, check lists and application training
Languages
Thai
Elementary
American Sign Language
Elementary
references
- Michael Sly, Nordic Semiconductor INC, Orange Country, CA (Home office), 1-949-302-1882
- J. Darren O'donnelL, Nordic Semiconductor Inc., 1-310-968-3380
leadership experience
- Sargent USAF / Cal Air National Guard. Munition Specialist, Honorably discharged
- Sargent California Air National Guard. Combat Communication Specialist, Honorably Discharged
- Board of Directors, West Elk Martial Arts (501.c)
- Acting Field Application Manager, Nordic Semiconductor, inc.
communication skills
- I have presented technical talks, recorded videos for CES and sat on panels such as the IOT sessions at the ARM conference, etc.
- Co-authored various articles published in major trade magazines.
- Authored / Co-Authored various technical articles for Nordic Semiconductors "Wireless Quarterly"
- Created and published Blogs and Guides for the Nordic Semiconductor "Developers Zone"
- Strong support precense when forward facing customers.
Timeline
Senior Customer Application Engineer
NORDIC SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
03.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Field Application Engineer
NORDIC SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
12.2007 - 03.2022
Senior Sales Engineer
SYMMETRY ELECTRONICS
01.2001 - 12.2007
Associate of Science - Degree in Electronic Engineer Technology
Pierce College
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