CHEE KHIANG 志强 CHUAH
Deputy Director, Product Management & Business Ops
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Director at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, adept in strategic business planning and process improvements to modernize function and advance key agendas. Spearheaded initiatives enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement, leveraging skills in financial management and negotiation. Proven track record in program management, implementing PowerBI automation for impactful decision-making. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving aptitude and collaborative prowess, driving significant advancements in product management and business operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Deputy Director, Product Management & Business Ops
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with Field Application & Sales heads to Increase overall customer take up rate & efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Managed customer NPI prototyping budgets and financial resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient management processes and policies. Developed strategic plans, improved coordination and alignment across worldwide stakeholders to increase operational efficiency on program milestone & deadline.
- Modernized operations with strategic improvements with PowerBI automation dashboard.
- Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and updates.
- Managed P&L financial dashboard, project budgets and report timely for executive management.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed, partnering with Product Line, Finance & Pricing leads to optimize results to improve business performance.
- Coordinate with End Market team and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Analyzed industry trends, competitive benchmarking and tracked competitor activities for informed decision making.
Product Marketing (Prototyping Program) Manager
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
02.2009 - 06.2022
- Managed multi-sites strategic customer prototyping projects worldwide with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Pricing Strategy and Guideline | Competitive Analysis | Revenue Projection | Program Management | Budgeting | Pragmatic Marketing Certified | Product Offering | Sales/Customer Engagement Support | Demand Forecasting | Business Process | Market Research | GlobalShuttle MPW Prototyping.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage and ensuring support for program initiatives.
Yield & Process Integration Engineering
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing
03.2006 - 02.2009
- Skilled at working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Copy exact process transfer with customer partnership
- Drove Continuous Yield Improvement | Upkeep Of Flows And Process Robustness |Process Flow Setup | Product Yield Maintenance | Process Window Characterization | Design of Experiments | New Process Development |
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and strengthened communication skills through timely updates.
Wafer Foundry Yield Management (TSMC Account)
Agilent Technologies Inc.
02.2003 - 02.2006
- Supplier Business Review
- Yield & Reliability Management
- Product & Test Engineering
Photolithography Process Engineering
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing
06.1999 - 12.2001
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for photolithography processes; ensuring consistency across shifts and teams.
- Cost Savings Projects | Member of Material Review Board and Process Change Review Board | FMEA | SPC | Failure Analysis | JMP | Golden Recipe Management | TPC (Total Process Control) task force lead
- Developed innovative techniques for sub-micron resolution in photolithography processes, enhancing product quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new photoresist materials and processing methods for better device performance.
Education
Master of Science - MSc in Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics)
National University of Singapore
Singapore 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Malaya
Malaysia 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic business planning
Market product & pricing research
Contract management
Report generation
Negotiation
Financial management
Change management
Policy analysis
Process improvements
Program management & implementation
Budget development
Strategic business planning
Timeline
Deputy Director, Product Management & Business Ops
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
06.2022 - Current
Product Marketing (Prototyping Program) Manager
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
02.2009 - 06.2022
Yield & Process Integration Engineering
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing
03.2006 - 02.2009
Wafer Foundry Yield Management (TSMC Account)
Agilent Technologies Inc.
02.2003 - 02.2006
Master of Science - MSc in Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics)
National University of Singapore
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Malaya
04.2001 -
Photolithography Process Engineering
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing
06.1999 - 12.2001
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