Ann Wang

End-to-End AI Project Leadership: Orchestrate the full Software Development Life Cycle for industrial AI solutions, from initial requirement gathering and feasibility studies to final deployment and maintenance. Cross-Functional Orchestration: Act as the strategic bridge between AI engineers, software engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure technical roadmaps align with commercial objectives. Agile Methodology: Implement and optimize Agile/Scrum frameworks within a fast-paced startup environment to accelerate sprint cycles and improve delivery predictability. Strategic Stakeholder Management: Translate complex reinforcement learning concepts into actionable business insights for C-suite executives and external customers.

WISE-Edge Development Architecture (WEDA) is a developer-friendly edge AI and edge computing framework designed to simplify the deployment and lifecycle of AI models on diverse industrial edge devices.

• Lead AI and IoT application development projects in the Smart Manufacturing space in partnership with factory IT teams. • Manage the full product lifecycle for IoT cloud and on-premise solutions, including market research, competitor analysis, product positioning, and roadmap development. • Develop strategic market plans for Thailand’s smart manufacturing and energy sectors, working with local teams and partners. • Strengthen key account relationships, increasing order volume and driving pre-sales engagements. • Execute targeted marketing strategies, including EDM, webinars, and workshops. • Coordinate with R&D, UI/UX, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product development and launch.

• Led digital transformation project for new U.S. knitting factory, integrating ERP, WMS, and AGV systems within 6 months. • Evaluated automation systems, conducted vendor assessments, and performed ROI analysis to secure project approvals. • Acted as the primary liaison between IT and brand customers, presenting IIoT solutions such as APS, MES, BI, PLM, ITOP, B2B, ERP, AGV, and WMS. • Ensured compliance with customer security policies and maintained robust information and network security protocols.

• New Product Introduction (NPI) • Communicated with RD-PM, engineering and manufacturing team (factory) to fulfil customer requirements. • Monitored BOM structuring, material preparation, build schedule. • Tracked project schedule and following up to secure key milestone. • Managed risks highlight and solution proposal. • Managed cross-functional communication and mediating resource conflicts. • Issue/ problem solving and setting new process. • Conducted risk assessment and measurement response. • Negotiated and plan production schedules, raw materials and resource conflict with manufacture team. • Provided real-time support to customer requests.

• Managed the development of 50 footwear styles per season across six seasons annually. • Led cross-functional teams to oversee schedules, quality control, cost calculations, and final product execution. • Supervised an eight-member team, delegating tasks and ensuring efficient project execution. • Collaborated with factories in Vietnam, ensuring smooth transitions from design to production. • Conducted customer negotiations on pricing, design adjustments, and quality standards. • Provided on-site training and support for factory teams, improving production efficiency.

• Prepared the food and monitored inventories of ingredients. • Received orders from customers and complete demand in a timely manner up to company standards. • Maintained the cleanliness of outfield and respond to guests’ needs.