Tina Vo

Innovation Development Engineer

About

Senior Footwear Developer with 9+ years of experience in performance footwear development, specializing in late-stage execution under tight SOP timelines. My work focuses on construction-driven problem solving—translating wear-test feedback into targeted design and process adjustments when iteration windows are limited. I work closely with factories, material partners, and cross-functional teams to resolve late-stage risks while balancing performance, manufacturability, and cosmetic trade-offs. Comfortable operating under pressure, I prioritize pragmatic decisions that keep projects moving without compromising functional intent.

Country

Vietnam

City

Dong Thap

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement , Product Development, Product Commercialization, Upper Engineering, Product Validation, Wear Testing, Footwear Construction, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Processes, Cross-functional Collaborations, Factory Development, Footwear Development, Performance Footwear

Experience

Innovation Development Engineer

Freeview Industrial Vietnam – Manufacturing Partner for New Balance

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Vietnam

Lead late-stage development and commercialization readiness for performance football footwear programs, including New Balance Furon 10. Coordinate upper engineering optimization, wear-test validation, and inline production readiness with cross-functional factory teams. Support development transition from prototype stage to stable inline production across manufacturing lines. Collaborate with brand engineering teams and internal manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and ensure milestone alignment.

Technical Supervisor – Development Commercialization

Apache Footwear Vietnam – Manufacturing Partner for Adidas

2021-12 - 2024-4 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Led development commercialization across multiple footwear categories including Originals, Running, and Basketball. Supervised a 10-member technical team within an 8000+ workforce manufacturing operation. Coordinated development, engineering, and production teams to ensure manufacturing readiness for new models. Delivered cost-saving improvements through Kaizen initiatives and production process optimization.

Technical Staff – Process Engineering

YMUV Company Ltd – Manufacturing Partner for Under Armour

2016-10 - 2021-3 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Worked directly with brand development teams on footwear product development projects. Coordinated with factory engineering teams to support product development, technical validation, and production readiness. Facilitated communication between brand and factory teams during development stages to ensure product requirements and timelines were met.