Russell Kao
Product Team Leader
New Taipei
Summary
Experienced and highly determined Product Manager passionate about developing innovative methods to drive sales. Specializes in leading teams through product design and distribution. Comfortable working in fast-paced and deadline-driven environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
AI Product Team Lead
[ ATEN International ]
4 2023 - Current
- AI Product Expertise: Led AI product development across Text-to-Speech (TTS), Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), and lip-sync technologies.
- Technical Leadership: Clarified technical issues with customers, translated them into detailed requirements, and collaborated with engineering teams to develop feasible solutions.
- Innovative Achievements:
- Developed over 20 copyright-licensed voice actor models,
- Launched the first Taiwanese TTS service, deployed on embedded NVIDIA Jetson Platform for interactive.
- Pioneered the deployment of in-house TTS models on the Jetson Orin Platform.
- Introduced a high-quality personalized voice modeling service, establishing a comprehensive workflow from audio recording standards to platform management.
- Project Management: Defined strategy, scoped projects, assembled teams, and managed timelines from proof-of-concept to production deployment.
- Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicated program status and key issues to customers and management.
Senior Product Management Specialist
BenQ Public Display Product
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Android Product Development: Managed Android-based product development, overseeing all aspects from initial specification to final delivery.
- Technical Problem Solving: Specialized in resolving technical issues, ensuring seamless product functionality.
- Timeline Management: Expertly managed project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.
- Product Launch: Successfully launched products, aligning with regulatory compliance and market requirements.
Senior Product Management Specialist
ATEN International
11.2018 - 09.2022
- New Product Launch: Led the launch of KeyMander2 Mobile and StreamLIVE Pro, enhancing product performance and customer satisfaction.
- Performance Enhancement: Upgraded product specifications, incorporated new MCU and Bluetooth connectivity, and addressed latency issues.
- Customer Satisfaction: Achieved a 32% increase in customer satisfaction through real-time review responses and timely software updates.
- Revenue Growth: Drove a 23% increase in revenue through effective product line expansion and market positioning.
- First-to-Market Achievement: Led the team to be the first to support new gaming consoles, securing a competitive market advantage.
Engineering Project Management
R&D Team, Castek, Pegatron
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Led assembly line scheduling, BOM control, and DFM review
- Acted as the key account contact, leading the team to establish the first automated assembly line.
Education
Master of Resources Engineering -
National Cheng Kung University
09.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
AI and Embedded Systems: Expertise in developing AI products for both SaaS and on-premise solutions, specifically for NVIDIA Jetson platforms
Roadmap Planning: Conducted competitor analysis, STP (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning), and identified key features for product development
Documentation: Created comprehensive product documents, including specification books and product guides
Project Scheduling: Expert in project scheduling, BOM control, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products
Technical Coordination: Led engineering design reviews, resolved technical issues, and ensured implementation of customer-required features
Timeline
Senior Product Management Specialist
BenQ Public Display Product
09.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Product Management Specialist
ATEN International
11.2018 - 09.2022
Engineering Project Management
R&D Team, Castek, Pegatron
11.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Resources Engineering -
National Cheng Kung University
09.2014 - 05.2016
AI Product Team Lead
[ ATEN International ]
4 2023 - Current