Kevin Yao

Military FPV Drone Development & Market Expansion
Developed 7” and 10” FPV drones adopted for battlefield testing by European armed forces. Expanded sales to Ukraine, Poland, India, and Thailand. Established partnership with a Thai defense contractor (annual demand ~1,000 units) and engaged with Japan’s UAV and defense contractors. Supported Taiwan’s military drone tenders with two in-development models. Active in Taiwan’s defense community and AIT network.

OEM Production & Manufacturing Capability
Partnered with a leading European drone maker for OEM production (2,000 units/month), generating ~NT$15M monthly revenue. Negotiating additional OEM production in Taiwan to enhance export capacity.

Global Agency & Product Line Expansion
Signed exclusive Taiwan agency with a European UAV manufacturer and introduced European VTOL UAVs to broaden product portfolio.

Exhibitions & Brand Promotion
Led the 2025 Taiwan Aerospace & Defense Exhibition — overseeing strategy, booth design, product showcase, and global partner meetings.

Overseas Subsidiary & Market Expansion
Established the company’s overseas subsidiary and led market entry strategy and organizational setup to drive international growth.

Australia Energy Storage Development
Developed the Australian energy storage market by analyzing local demand and competition, resulting in multiple successful project implementations.

Procurement & Project Management
Supported PV project procurement in Australia, ensuring smooth execution, cost control, and payment schedule alignment with company targets.

Partnership & Project Execution
Collaborated with local partners to set up overseas energy storage and solar sites, ensuring project quality and efficient coordination.

Investment & Fundraising
Attracted overseas investors to support international renewable energy projects.

Certification & Market Access
Assisted in obtaining product certifications in Australia and other regions to meet regulatory standards and ensure smooth market entry.

Semiconductor Equipment Sales & Market Development
Achieved outstanding sales growth by selling 7 high-value front-end and testing tools within 10 months, generating hundreds of thousands of USD in profit and surpassing company targets.

Market Intelligence & Strategy
Conducted in-depth market analysis on supply, demand, and pricing trends using data analytics tools, providing strategic insights to maintain a leading market position.

New Market & Client Expansion
Opened new business with domestic IC design houses and global front-end users in Europe and the U.S., successfully expanding the company’s product portfolio and revenue base.

Marketing & KPI Management
Developed customer-focused marketing strategies that drove multiple key deals and ensured achievement of corporate KPIs.

Strategic Partnerships & Global Accounts
Built and managed long-term partnerships with 12 major semiconductor clients across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., enhancing global competitiveness.

Global Network & Industry Expertise
Deep understanding of front-end, back-end, and packaging markets, continuously developing new opportunities to strengthen the company’s international presence.

Cross-Time-Zone Business Development
Executed daily client engagement and lead generation across multiple time zones, driving consistent global business expansion.

Commercial Negotiation & Market Insight
Led complex commercial negotiations leveraging deep knowledge of semiconductor trends and pricing dynamics to secure optimal contract terms and maximize profitability.