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John Vo

John Vo

Tampa,FL

Summary

Results-driven CEO with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Blue Innovations Group, Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Started a marine technology company that launched the R30 - Smart Sustainable Recreational Yacht within 2 years from concept to production ready.

VP of Propulsion

Lordstown Motors Corp.
02.2020 - 01.2022

Established the Propulsion Department for LMC, successfully developed, tested, and setup propulsion production for the Endurance - an all-in-wheel drive fullsize electric pickup truck.

COO

Aikar Technology Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020

Responsible for operation of an EV Supplier that producing universal electric rolling chassis.

CEO/CTO

Portable Power Innovations Inc. & QYEV
09.2017 - 12.2018

Responsible for building an EV Powertrain company in the Silicon Valley and providing the technology roadmap for an EV company in China.

Head of Global Manufacturing

Tesla Motors Inc.
08.2011 - 08.2017

Responsible for manufacturing of electric vehicles - developing manufacturing process and equipment for all areas.

Sr. Director of Equipment Engineering

MiaSole Inc.
04.2007 - 04.2011

Responsible for development of equipment and process for ThinFilm CIGS solar manufacturing.

Sr. Manager of R&D / Manufacturing

Cypress Semiconductor Inc.
04.1996 - 04.2007

Responsible for various roles in development and manufacturing operations of semiconductor products such as SRAM.

Technology Transfer & Yield Engineering Manager

Honeywell, Inc
08.2003 - 08.2006

Responsible for technology transfer & yield enhancement engineering for RadH products for Aerospace & Defense applications.

Education

Master of Science - Manufacturing System Engineering

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
04.1996

Skills

  • Strategic Visioning
  • Effective Decision Making
  • Operational Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Business Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Investor Relations
  • Resource Utilization
  • Change Management
  • Raising Capital
  • Capital Expenditure Planning

Languages

Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CEO

Blue Innovations Group, Inc.
02.2022 - Current

VP of Propulsion

Lordstown Motors Corp.
02.2020 - 01.2022

COO

Aikar Technology Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020

CEO/CTO

Portable Power Innovations Inc. & QYEV
09.2017 - 12.2018

Head of Global Manufacturing

Tesla Motors Inc.
08.2011 - 08.2017

Sr. Director of Equipment Engineering

MiaSole Inc.
04.2007 - 04.2011

Technology Transfer & Yield Engineering Manager

Honeywell, Inc
08.2003 - 08.2006

Sr. Manager of R&D / Manufacturing

Cypress Semiconductor Inc.
04.1996 - 04.2007

Master of Science - Manufacturing System Engineering

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
John Vo