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Canyon College

Peter S. Chan, MS, MBA, BS
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Biographical Information

Education:

Completed Online Learning and Teaching Certificate Program, California State University, Hayward, California, 2001
M.B.A. Golden Gate University, High Technology Management, 1992
M.S. California State University of Long Beach, Electrical Engineering, 1985
B.S. California State University of Long Beach, Electrical Engineering, 1982

Credential:

California Lifetime Teaching Credential

Special Skills:

Computer Languages: C++, HTML, Basic, and Visual Basic
Computer Applications: MS-Office 2000, CorelDraw, FrameMaker
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Experience:

2006 to Present
Maxim, Sunnyvale, California

2000 to 2006
Semtech Corp., Santa Clara, California
Field Applications Engineer: Reports to the FAE Director
A publicly held $250 million corporation producing fiber optics IC.

Work on new designs (Fiber optics chips - SONET/SDH) at key accounts. (Mahi Networks, Turin Networks, Gluon Networks, Calix Networks, AFC)
Define new innovative product concepts.
Requires working closely with Engineering and Development to bring products from a conceptual state to completion.

1995 to Present
Heald College, Inc., San Jose, California

Instructor: Reports to the Director of Educational Services.
A nonprofit, regionally accredited institution with 11 campuses in the western United States provides professional vocational training.

Teach Digital Electronics (K232).
Teach Algebra (M113) class for computer technician program.
Teach Physics (G102) class.
Teach Visual Basic Programming I and II (C132, C232) classes.

1995 to 2000
Xicor, Inc., Milpitas, California
Applications Engineer Manager: Reported to the Director of Digital Products.
A publicly held $120 million corporation producing semiconductor IC (E2PROMs).

Defined new products (real time clock, hot swap controller).
Work as a team member to drive design wins at key accounts.
Work closely with the product line manager to create business plans and product roadmaps.
Interfaced with customers about their product requirements and provide technical assistance in their product development phase.
Conducted on-line training to promote the product line.
Supervised two (2) entry-level applications engineers.

1995 to 1999
Staff Applications Engineer: Reported to the Digital Product Line Manager.

Lead and coordinate efforts in product introduction and penetration in the Far-East.
Provide technical support and training to customers, resellers and FAE's.
Develop technical specifications and marketing materials to define new products.
Responsible for developing presentations and speeches and present white paper for wide audiences in technical conferences throughout the Asia Pacific.
Analyze, evaluate, and write demo software programs for new products.
Currently the designated conference speaker for the Asia Pacific region.

1992 to 1995
Toyota Tsusho America, Inc./Nippondenso ID Systems Division, Fremont, California
Senior Applications Engineer: Reported to the General Manager.
A publicly held $18 billion corporation producing automotive parts.

Supervised two (2) applications engineers and one (1) service technician.
Prepared management reports on all issues related to customer support.
Managed, designed and implemented all trade promotions and events.
Orchestrated and implemented the entire strategy to obtain a key US government contract (GSA).
Identified and resolved overall technical issues with customers and internal sales staff.
Provided technical support to resellers, end-users and internal associates.
Developed, implemented, and controls office/trade show computer software/applications enhancement programs.
Conducted quality assurance, testing, and modification of the products.

1990 to 1992
Andros, Inc., Berkeley, California
Senior Technical Engineer: Reported to the VP of marketing.
A publicly held $27 million corporation producing gas analyzers.

Conducted product demonstration in China.
Net result: Obtained two (2) orders worthed $100K.
Provided technical support to customers and sales force.
Planned and implemented educational programs for sales staff and customers.
Researched and maintained product information, specifications, and ECN histories.
Developed on-site test procedures and field diagnostics for customers.

1989 to 1990
X-Cyte., Mountain View, California
Product Marketing Engineer: Reported to VP of engineering.
A privately held $1 million corporation producing radio frequency identification systems (RFID).

Implemented on-site installation of RFID systems.
Analyzed and resolved RFID system problems.
Conducted site survey before actual installation at customer location.
Established test requirements and product specifications for Underwriter's Laboratory approvals.
Monitored market development trends and prepared competitive markets analyses.
Performed pre/post-selling and request for quotation services, telephone support, and return materials authorization expediting.

1986 to 1989
Allen-Bradley/Rockwell International, Fremont, California
Senior Applications Engineer: Reported to the marketing manager for molded circuit devices (MCD) in eleven (11) western states.
A publicly held $1 billion corporation producing a diversified line of electronic components.

Provided technical support to eight (8) field sales engineers and one (1) regional sales manager.
Developed training videos/slides for international sales engineers on molded (3-D) devices.
Prepared a manual on MCD processes and submitted it to the IPC committee for approval.
Completed MCD competitive markets analyses.
Conducted MCD workshops to educate the market segment in Seattle.
Net result: Obtained two (2) prototypes orders from the Seattle area.

1984 to 1986
OAK Materials Group, Inc., Hayward, California
Applications Engineer: Responsible for the sales of microwave board substrate in eleven (11) western states.
A publicly held $75 million corporation producing a diversified line of printed circuit board substrate.

Performed high frequency testing on the microwave substrate with an HP 8510.
Worked with Military Specification 13949 and developed product specifications.

1983 to 1984
Coastline Community College, Huntington Beach, California
Electronics Courses Instructor