Hi, I'm Kenneth Yong - Sr. Director of Cost Intelligence and Product Ops Engineering at HP - 3PAR Division
I thrive on architecting robust global supply chains and elevating manufacturing quality. My passion is uniting diverse, cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to life, from concept to mass production, ensuring excellence at every stage.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led global new product introduction from design to high-volume production across multiple continents.
Currently drives supplier development and quality management at a leading technology company.
Can help others by optimizing global supply chains and enhancing supplier performance.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering Roles
Began career in manufacturing and test engineering, building core technical expertise.
✦ Manufacturing Engineering
✦ Test Engineering
Global Supplier Management
Transitioned to supplier engineering leadership, managing global supplier relationships and operations across different regions.
✦ Supplier Engineering
✦ Global Operations
✦ Hong Kong
Product Operations Leadership
Stepped into Director roles focusing on product operations engineering and cost intelligence, leading teams in key international markets.
✦ Product Operations
✦ Cost Intelligence
✦ Shanghai
Current Executive Leadership
Currently holds a senior leadership position overseeing supplier development and quality management on a global scale.
✦ Supplier Development
✦ Quality Management
✦ Executive Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Supply Chain Architect
Designing and optimizing manufacturing and quality for global tech products.
✦ Managed complex supply chains across US, Europe, and APAC.
✦ Led new product introduction from design to high-volume production.
✦ Expertise in high-mix/low-volume and low-mix/high-volume environments.
Cross-Cultural Team Catalyst
Uniting diverse global teams to achieve ambitious manufacturing goals.
✦ Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional, cross-cultural teams.
✦ Skilled in global engagement, communication, and negotiation.
✦ Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese for enhanced international collaboration.
Supplier Performance Navigator
Elevating supplier capabilities and ensuring rigorous quality standards.
✦ Managed mechanical suppliers and contract manufacturers effectively.
✦ Drove productivity and quality objectives with senior management alignment.
✦ Deep hands-on experience in factory and supplier base operations.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with leaders in advanced manufacturing and supply chain innovation.
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships for scalable, high-quality production solutions.
✦ Discovering emerging technologies that enhance product lifecycle efficiency.
I can help with
✦ Guiding companies on optimizing their global supplier development strategies.
✦ Sharing insights on effective cross-cultural team leadership in operations.
✦ Advising on best practices for new product introduction and quality assurance.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying innovative startups in sustainable manufacturing materials.
✦ Connecting with experts in AI-driven supply chain risk management.
✦ Finding opportunities for strategic collaborations in advanced product development.