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AMBER O. WILLIAMS

AMBER O. WILLIAMS

Holly Springs,NC

Summary

RESULTS DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL

Process Improvement Data Analysis Effective Communication Project Management Engineer and MBA professional with a strong background in data analytics, process improvement, and leadership; proven ability to lead teams to successful results; demonstrated aptitude to streamline process operations and realize cost savings Over eight years of experience in the technology industry at two Fortune 500 Global companies Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sustainable business processes, that generate cost savings Passion for process creation, optimization, and sustainability

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Product Manager

Lenovo
Morrisville, NC
2022 - Current
  • Global technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures personal computers, tablets, smartphones, workstations, servers, and electronic storage devices
  • ThinkPad, Manage L Series AMD products planning and executing product launch to meet product shipping deadline
  • Work with multi-national and cross-functional business teams to develop and bring new offerings to market
  • Educate Geography, Marketing and Sales about the L Series AMD products competitive positioning, and functionality

Beta Program Manager

Lenovo
2020 - 2022
  • Secured investments and expanded Beta program through internal business unit collaborations
  • Worked in tangent with multiple business organizations to address product issues identified during beta testing
  • Deployed large scale beta testing in the education sector, addressing product defects with quality engineering
  • Realized $2M in cost saving for FY21-22, through Beta testing and effective defect management

Data Analytics Engineer

Lenovo
Morrisville, NC
2018 - 2020
  • Netted combined cost savings of $1.5M through return rate reduction of PC division products
  • Established process for returns reduction initiative developed process for collection and failure analysis of laptops
  • Lead quality related product reworks: Engaged team of 15-20 business representatives to establish and initiate rework processes for reworks involving 50k+ units, Multinational technology company which designs, develops, and manufactures personal computers and servers

Manufacturing Engineer

Dell EMC
Apex, NC
2014 - 2018
  • Developed globally implemented capacity model, and simulation which enabled analysis of production capability
  • Evaluated tester capacity for all server products quarterly, optimized capital usage to minimize investment
  • Streamlined process operations through simulation modeling, LEAN techniques and defining standard work
  • Worked directly with NPI teams to define build process, material handling needs, and cell layout for new products

Education

MBA - Marketing

NC State University -Jenkins College of Management
Raleigh, NC
2020 - 2022

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Statistics

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
2009 - 2014

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain
  • Decision-Making
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Product Manager

Lenovo
2022 - Current

Beta Program Manager

Lenovo
2020 - 2022

MBA - Marketing

NC State University -Jenkins College of Management
2020 - 2022

Data Analytics Engineer

Lenovo
2018 - 2020

Manufacturing Engineer

Dell EMC
2014 - 2018

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Statistics

North Carolina State University
2009 - 2014

Additional Information

  • Awards: , Lenovo FY19-20 Individual Quality Award , Lenovo FY19-20 Quality Team Award , 10 Dell EMC Awards (2014-2018)

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