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Xiang He

Redmond

Summary

Dynamic software engineering leader with extensive experience at Illumina, driving successful software solutions in devices and assays for clinical trials. Proven expertise in project management and team leadership, enhancing product release success. Drove several software projects through the 510(k) process. Spearheaded initiatives in cybersecurity compliance and cloud computing, significantly improving operational efficiency and customer engagement.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director, Software Engineering

Illumina
Redmond
01.2021 - Current
  • Owned software portfolio for Illumina on-market sequencers, developing and executing release strategy and roadmap.
  • Delivered software solutions enabling clinical trials for Illumina products. Provided technical solutions for over 30 pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies, which enable their clinical trial and product approval.
  • Led four scrum teams across US and Asia to support ten products. Hired and developed team members to enhance product release success.
  • Lead the design and architecture of product integration within the Illumina ecosystem, on-premise solution, and cloud solution.
  • Drove software project deliveries with stakeholders and development teams.
  • Oversaw software customer escalation management through regular customer meetings to resolve workflow issues and build the product backlog.
  • Executed key initiatives aligned with company vision, including cybersecurity and medical device approval.

Senior Manager, Software Testing

Illumina
San Diego
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led software test engineering team to support instrument, manufacturing, and bioinformatics products.
  • Drove creation of automation framework, CI/CD processes, and quality metrics dashboards.
  • Defined quality processes and metrics to ensure compliance and performance standards.
  • Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives through targeted projects.
  • Supported team career development through training, mentoring, and alignment with professional goals.

Staff Test Engineer

Illumina
Singapore
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Contributed significantly to software delivery across multiple projects.
  • Executed automated and manual testing during sprints to ensure quality.
  • Owned regression and release processes, enhancing deployment reliability.
  • Expanded software testing function from one-person team to five engineers.
  • Provided technical mentorship to new hires and junior engineers, fostering skill development.

Lead Engineer, SW/FW Quality

Brady Corporation Asia Pte
Singapore
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Hands on contribution for testing SW/FW solution in printer product.
  • Manage SW/FW test team and outsource test vendor in US, Singapore, China and India.
  • Established and maintained software quality process and metrics.
  • In a key product, reduced product return rate from two digits to 5% through a refresh project.

Solution Quality Engineer

Hewlett Packard
Shanghai
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • SW/FW testing for HP ink jet printer.

FW Test Engineer

Canon SystemSoft
Suzhou
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Firmware test engineer for Canon Laser Printer.

Education

MBA -

Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
01.2016

B. S - Electronic Information Engineering

East China Normal University
Shanghai, China
01.2004

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Project management
  • Software development
  • Medical device development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Clinical trial
  • Cloud computing
  • Cybersecurity compliance
  • Agile methodologies
  • Technical documentation
  • Regulatory compliance

Accomplishments

  • In my nine years in illumina, I have released numerous software solutions for sequencer and bioinformatics tool.
  • These played a key role in research and diagnostic for oncology, help millions of patients around the globe.

Languages

  • English, Professional
  • Mandarin, Native

Affiliations

  • Volunteered in Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association
  • Volunteered in central sound regional science fair

Timeline

Associate Director, Software Engineering

Illumina
01.2021 - Current

Senior Manager, Software Testing

Illumina
01.2018 - 01.2021

Staff Test Engineer

Illumina
01.2015 - 01.2018

Lead Engineer, SW/FW Quality

Brady Corporation Asia Pte
01.2010 - 01.2015

Solution Quality Engineer

Hewlett Packard
01.2006 - 01.2010

FW Test Engineer

Canon SystemSoft
01.2004 - 01.2006

MBA -

Nanyang Technological University

B. S - Electronic Information Engineering

East China Normal University

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