Albert Hsu
New Taipei City
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-driven Product Development Staff Engineering with 15+ years of experience in consumer electronics, specializing in LCD TV and smart TV platforms. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, defining product specifications, Picture quality fine tuning and successfully launching complex products in US markets. Seeking to leverage expertise in product innovation, vendors management, and team leadership to drive significant impact as a Hardware System Engineering; Project Manager; Technical Program Manager or Technical Marketing.
Qualified [Desired Position] with solid background in engineering and proven ability to lead complex projects to completion. Successfully improved system efficiencies and enhanced team productivity through innovative solutions. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and project management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Engineer
BestBuy Co. Ltd
04.2016 - Current
- Take technical lead for potentials Office/Entry level Gaming Monitor business to investigate Engineering proposals and suggest RFQ definition, working samples review for 5 potentials ODM vendors in China& Taiwan. And plan 3 years technical road map.
- Co-work with 4 internal cross-functional teams in defining and launching new connect platform Amazon Fire TV for LCD TVs, defining specifications and behaviors, 5 ways project management with reducing 20% development time to achievement time-to-market goal to compare last new platform and 15% increase in product adoption within the first year.
- Collaborated with Product Management to market analysis then suggest define comprehensive Product Requirement Documents for over 10 new TV models, ensuring alignment with US/Asia market demands.
- Take Engineer Lead to implement Google Cast TV and combine License Toshiba brand 's technical requirement achieving 10% growth in market share and innovating on Mobile APP features discussion with vendor.
Product Senior Engineer
BestBuy Co. Ltd
08.2012 - 03.2016
- New technology study and work closely key vendors including SOC, Panel, and SW Platform etc...
- License Sharp brand and combination Sharp technical requirement to our internal Eng. spec and design guidelines, it help our exclusive brand increase profit &units sharing in BestBuy store for 32"/42"/50" 2013&.2014.
- In change of excusive brand largest size TV 65" on July. 2013/2014.
Product Engineer
BestBuy Co. Ltd
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed 3 ODM/OEM vendors in Taiwan, overseeing design reviews (ME/Optical/HW/SW) and controlling new product development schedules, consistently delivering 100% of projects on time and within budget control.
- Launched the 1st version of connected TiVo TV for the US market (Aug. 2011), which combine lead tech including wireless audio, wireless communication protocols used for smart home devices (Z-Wave), MEMC features etc..
- Fine tune Picture quality and precise color performance.
- Routine work with 2 people on our US Test Lab and 3rd party several test Engineers & ODM vendors' quality assurance team each 6 months to address issues been highlighted.
- Customers rating review to address design issues& support service team.
- Awarded Employee of the Month (Group Award) in May 2018 for outstanding contributions to the Amazon Fire TV project, which achieved $400 million in sales.
- Received the Exclusive Brand Annual Hero Award in 2016 for leadership in the Cast TV group, contributing to a 10% growth in market share and innovation on Mobile APP features discussion with vendor.
- 2015/E got Exclusive brand Annual Hero award due to defined engineering specifications and requirements as Asia lead for the licensed Toshiba brand in the US market (2014), contributing a 5% increase in brand presence.
- 2015.9 got EOM (Employee of Month) award for Successfully integrated Roku TV support for the 2nd generation connected TVs, expanding product user base and improve compatibility.
- Bi-Monthly MVE (Most Value Engineer) award from Asia Engineering team on May & June, 2011.
- Launched the 1st version of connected TiVo TV for the US market (Aug. 2011), recognized with the Asia VP Award for innovation and market impact.
Senior Engineer
AU Optronics Co. Ltd
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Picture quality team leader with team management for two team members.
- Project management on engineering development activities including BenQ / BBY (US) ODM project with MTK SOC.
- 46"/52"/65" PID (public information display) picture quality adjustment for Sunplus 7200 chip with NXP 5100 MEMC.
Researcher
BenQ Co. Ltd
08.2006 - 09.2008
- To handle TV (EU/US/Pan-ASIA/Japan/China/Taiwan) project EE design; functions test and safety regulation debug, picture quality adjustment, analyze product cost.to support Thomson, Philips, JVC, BenQ etc. Launch tv on time.
- Experienced in TV project executed with Oplus /Pixelworks /Trident /NXP /Mater solution.
- Develop & design with suppliers on products by studying customer requirements and co-work with panel / power vendors.
Engineer
BenQ Co. Ltd
02.2004 - 07.2006
- To handle TV (EU/US/Pan-ASIA/Japan/China/Taiwan) project EE design; functions test and safety regulation debug, picture quality adjustment, analyze product cost.to support Thomson, Philips, JVC, BenQ etc. Launch tv on time.
- Experienced in TV project executed with Oplus /Pixelworks /Trident /NXP /Mater solution.
- Develop & design with suppliers on products by studying customer requirements and co-work with panel / power vendors.
Design Engineer
Skynet Electronic Co. Ltd
06.2000 - 02.2004
- Product Engineer for Switch power supply for industry computing, server etc...
- In charge of circuit design, thermal, EMI/EMC, surge debugging etc...
Education
Master of Science - Executive Master of Research and Development
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Taipei, Taiwan06.2021
Bachelor of Electronic - Electrical Engineering
Yuan-Ze University
Taoyuan, Taiwan06.2000
Skills
- Microsoft SQL server management
- DB tool validation
- Experience with Power BI
- OrCAD proficiency
- Proficient in Allegro tools
- Circuit design
- Proficient in PCB layout
- Microsoft Windows systems
- MS DOS
- Linux
- Microsoft SQL 2012
- Microsoft SQL 2016
- C
- JAVA
- Basic
- MATLAB
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month (Group Award), 05/01/18, For outstanding contributions to the Amazon Fire TV project, which achieved $400 million in sales.
- Exclusive Brand Annual Hero Award, 2016, For leadership in the Cast TV group, contributing to a 10% growth in market share and innovation on Mobile APP features discussion with vendor.
- Exclusive Brand Annual Hero Award, 2015, Due to defined engineering specifications and requirements as Asia lead for the licensed Toshiba brand in the US market (2014), contributing a 5% increase in brand presence.
Languages
Mandarin
English
Scripts Tools
Microsoft Windows systems, MS DOS, Linux, Microsoft SQL 2012 or 2016 above, C++, JAVA, Basic, MATLAB, Office, Photoshop, Visio, FrontPage, Cakewalk, CPR, AED, Red Cross Lifeguard
Timeline
Staff Engineer
BestBuy Co. Ltd
04.2016 - Current
Product Senior Engineer
BestBuy Co. Ltd
08.2012 - 03.2016
Product Engineer
BestBuy Co. Ltd
01.2010 - 07.2012
Senior Engineer
AU Optronics Co. Ltd
10.2008 - 01.2010
Researcher
BenQ Co. Ltd
08.2006 - 09.2008
Engineer
BenQ Co. Ltd
02.2004 - 07.2006
Design Engineer
Skynet Electronic Co. Ltd
06.2000 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Electronic - Electrical Engineering
Yuan-Ze University
Master of Science - Executive Master of Research and Development
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology