Dylan C.

Getting next gen Ryzen products to market by ensuring they adhere to our best in class performance expectations. Oversee product development and guide the engineering team in the design and development of products from conception through launch. Develop and implement strategies for product line expansion and enhancement based on market research. Plan, execute, and oversee projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Address complex customer issues with product applications, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Foster an innovative environment that encourages the team to come up with new product ideas and improvements. Set, monitor, and review performance metrics for the team and individual members, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Manage the budget for product development projects, including resource allocation and cost optimization. Ensure the creation and maintenance of comprehensive product documentation, including specifications and user manuals. Analyze market trends to identify opportunities for new products or enhancements to existing products.

Manage world class Meta lab day to day operations. Supervised the entire process of silicon prototype development from conception to validation. Ensured all lab equipment is in good working condition, arranging for repairs or replacements as necessary. Managed lab budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality outcomes. Maintained superior quality of prototypes by monitoring processes, inspecting output, and implementing improvements. Ensured lab adherence to safety regulations and protocols to protect staff and ensure legal compliance. Developed and implemented plans for lab operation, including defining goals, setting timelines, and allocating resources. Conducted training programs for lab staff to enhance their technical skills and knowledge. Collaborated with vendors for equipment procurement, maintenance, and repair services. Cooperated with research and development teams and stakeholders in the prototype development process. Ensured proper documentation of all prototype specifications, testing procedures, and results. Managed inventory of all lab equipment, tools, and materials, arranging for replenishment when necessary.

Pivotal in spearheading the execution and technical leadership of our on-site sustaining lab; proficiently managing the lifecycle processes of a diverse portfolio that encompasses both nascent and existing products. Adept at swiftly executing triage and troubleshooting for system validation quandaries, tirelessly safeguarding the optimal performance of both our innovative product offerings and our time-tested product lines. Possess substantial experience in the rigorous validation of BIOS, operating systems, and drivers, ensuring compliance and robustness, and providing comprehensive and articulate updates through detailed reports. Adroit at the meticulous validation of system platforms and client operations, diligently maintaining quality control across a multitude of vendors and their respective product lines. Efficiently managed logistical demands of the lab by conscientiously overseeing the procurement of all essential equipment and supplies whilst tenaciously maintaining strict adherence to budgetary guidelines. Ensured all lab activities comply with relevant regulatory standards.

Logistics and lab management Ensure engineering team is supported as needed on any task, hardware or electrical Ensure all safety regulations in place Fabrication of fixtures and electrical test boards to support many different projects both hardware and electrical based Inventory of lab equipment Policy and procedure implementation for all lab employees

Orchestrated lab logistics and management encompassing the meticulous planning, efficient execution, and continuous optimization of operational workflows, thereby ensuring the seamless facilitation of research activities and prototype development. Fabrication of fixtures and electrical test boards served as a cornerstone for supporting a multitude of projects spanning both hardware and electrical domains, facilitating the precise evaluation and refinement of prototypes under diverse conditions. Meticulously cataloged management of lab equipment inventory to create a sustaining environment conducive to innovation, enabling swift access to necessary tools and resources while ensuring optimal utilization and maintenance. Implemented comprehensive policies and procedures for all lab employees proving instrumental in fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and ethical conduct, thus ensuring that all operations adhere to stringent standards and regulatory compliance.

Detailed in validating CPUs and led intensive DDR testing, involving stress tests and part triages to ensure all components worked well and were reliable. Used JIRA tracking, and sorted through new hardware and systems, carefully determining their classifications and readiness for use. Lent expertise to incorporate NVMe, M.2, and PCIe storage solutions into our rack systems, enhancing our data storage and retrieval efficiency. Oversaw a complete rework of items that ranged from physical hardware changes to specialized changes in engineering to meet strict specifications. Worked actively with facilities management to successfully bring about the necessary changes and additions to our lab's infrastructure. Kept a careful inventory and made sure the lab was continuously well-maintained to avoid operational disturbances. Directed extensive, precise testing procedures for the DDR team to meet high quality and performance standards. Served as a key resource and support for any Environmental, Health, and Safety instructions from Corporate, encouraging a work culture focusing on well-being and compliance with regulations.

Managed several engineering and customer R&D labs, combining well-planned strategy and technical expertise for better lab performance. Played a key role in managing and overseeing new lab construction projects, displaying good project execution and understanding of lab setup. Showed great care in calibrating equipment and finding the right resources, keeping a detailed and current database for more efficient operations. Worked as the go-to person for equipment at the site, ensuring all necessary materials and facilities needed for projects, both now and in the future, are readily available. Showed competent project management skills in meeting all lab needs, efficiently setting up and starting new lab facilities or projects.

Managed an SOC based metrology/sample prep/debug lab using cutting edge tools and equipment. Ensure that my team was fully trained and prepared properly to use specific tools, analytical probers and FIB. Chair on multiple knowledge groups, coordinated and ran an internal website as well as meetings based on the site to drive new technology and make sure all efforts were done properly. Operated and maintained several different laser probing tools designed to isolate and validate faults at the transistor level of prototype CPU's. Utilized many tools and software programs to debug and root cause faults in SOC's Collaborated with engineering to have changes implemented when needed. Ensure all hardware was functional and adjusted or improved upon if needed. Worked on Haas and Benchman CNC tools. Was the lab solder tech when required and able to do any type of manual rework including all fine pitch. Austin Site Safety Chairman for over 2 years and oversaw the bi weekly safety meetings and ensured all guidelines and policies were adhered to.

Test Plan development, software testing, CPU validation

I worked on several projects that validated both software and hardware for the gaming devices at Multimedia Games. I was one of several people involved in a hardware project involving the development of a cash kiosk that would cash out players cards and dispense money as needed. Included security software validation in order to ensure proper money exchanged and prevention of fraud. Software encryption implemented into the kiosk as well. Maintained local intranet for inventory as well as updates on projects. Worked closely with other teams to ensure all gaming software worked appropriately before it was released for play. Use of Agile, JIRA and Oracle DB for tracking and testing purposes.

Lead Software QA technician. Ensure firmware as well as any new software packages are implemented in testing. Quality Assurance testing on USB 2.0 products utilizing Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Ensuring that USB 2.0 products are compatible with software packages. Support Design Engineering in testing and developing new test plans and procedures to properly test product. Worked on Oracle 10G databases as well SQL databases. Give input on a daily basis regarding proper test procedures and plans to enable the product to be released on time to customer. Web based application testing to ensure product compliance. Built and maintained dozens of PC's running Windows OS's and Macintosh OS's and also Linux based OS's in order to also work with test automation solutions. These machines utilized multiple GPU/CPU to enable parallel programming options. Implement design changes on product to include hardware modifications as well as custom modifications, these are generally Engineering Change Notices.

"AI + EQ": A focus on combining technical AI capabilities with emotional intelligence for leadership. Hands-on Experience: Most programs emphasize, through projects, case studies, and mentorship. Generative AI & Agents: Extensive focus on using LLMs, agentic workflows, and RAG to solve business problems. Ethics and Governance: Strong emphasis on AI risk management, bias reduction, and data governance. Tools: Python, SQL, Tableau, LangChain, and various cloud platforms.