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Sonny Dang

San Jose,CA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Supervisor with 36 years of experience in Research & Development and Production within the HDD industry. Proven expertise in equipment maintenance and technical support, leading high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence. Adept at implementing innovative solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Strong background in managing complex projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Supervisor

WD Media
SAn Jose, CA
01.2000 - 05.2023
  • Supervising and assigning repair and maintenance of testing equipment. Coordinating new equipment installations, including receiving, acceptance testing, and physical installation.
    Monitors preventive maintenance reports and prepares service.
    Maintaining workflow involves monitoring process steps, coordinating and coaching personnel, directing the use of all equipment and resources, scheduling and assigning staff, achieving work results, and implementing cost reductions.
    As a Support Engineer specializing in magnetic measurements, you will assess the magnetic properties of new products and organize data for analysis.
    Addresses measurement issues through data analysis, issue investigation, solution identification, and action recommendation.
    Contributes to the team effort by achieving related results as needed.

Engineering Tech Associate

WD Media
San Jose, CA
06.1994 - 12.1999

Support engineering tasks include designing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, and assembling prototype electro-mechanical systems, as well as experimental specialized test equipment.

Conduct experiments and tests, carry out mechanical and laser alignment, and optimize the magneto-optical signal. Measure the magnetic properties of new products for analysis.

Assist in magnetic measurements of media samples for the Sputter Engineer to characterize and support the creation of standards for all magnetic measurement equipment.

Engineering Technician

KOMAG
SAn Jose, CA
07.1987 - 06.1994
  • Collaborate with Engineering to coordinate the Manufacturing associate staff in implementing Sputter in-line processes and equipment. This encompasses the monitoring and troubleshooting of process and equipment issues, in addition to offering comprehensive support to engineers in material characterization, line trial qualification, and experimental procedures.
    Coordinated material organization and collaborated with all departments involved in the system cleanup to minimize unnecessary downtime.
    I led the start-up and test mode, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and controlled limits, before transitioning the process to full production. I also generated and maintained experimental data, reports, and technical documentation utilizing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education

Certified CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

Computer LAN Tech
San Jose, CA
11-2000

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Computer LAN Tech
San Jose
08-2000

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

Cañada College
Redwood City, CA

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Staff Oversight
  • Data Analysis
  • Compliance understanding
  • Technical reviews
  • Employee Supervision

Timeline

Senior Supervisor

WD Media
01.2000 - 05.2023

Engineering Tech Associate

WD Media
06.1994 - 12.1999

Engineering Technician

KOMAG
07.1987 - 06.1994

Certified CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

Computer LAN Tech

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Computer LAN Tech

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

Cañada College
Sonny Dang