Martin Kalberer
@martinkalberer
Results-driven Technical Program Manager with expertise in product development.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Technical Program Manager with a proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and drive large-scale product development. My experience spans managing ODM/OEM supply chains, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective solutions. I have successfully directed large-scale programs in line card integration and optical transceivers, building a Project Management Office (PMO) from the ground up with eight direct reports.
Throughout my career, I have established data-driven processes and lean manufacturing initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. My extensive experience in global supply chain and vendor management has allowed me to work with major hyperscalers and telecoms, including Meta, Google, and AWS. I pride myself on my expertise in risk and quality management, ensuring operational excellence in hardware and integration projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Strategy Consultant
Infinera Corp
Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 (3 months)
Provided consulting services focusing on Operations and Strategy for start-up organizations, leveraging extensive experience in technical program management and product development.
Senior Platform Program Manager
Infinera Corp
Jul 2019 - Feb 2024 (4 years 7 months)
Led cross-functional teams in hardware and software for large enterprise product releases, managing the end-to-end product lifecycle and ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.
Sr Manager, Systems Engineering & ODM
Infinera Corp
Aug 2017 - Jul 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw outsourced design and manufacturing programs, accelerating product development and ensuring compatibility of line cards across various data center infrastructures.
Sr Manager, Program Management & Product Engineering
Finisar Corp
Mar 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Established the Product Engineering team for optical sub-assemblies, focusing on yield optimization and process automation to enhance production efficiency.
Sr Manager, Program Management
Finisar Corp
Nov 2010 - Mar 2016 (5 years 4 months)
Grew the R&D Optical Sub-assembly program management team, improving project execution and collaboration, resulting in significant increases in on-time delivery and customer acquisition.
Sr Optical Design Engineer
Finisar Corp
May 2005 - Dec 2010 (5 years 7 months)
Designed and transitioned high-performance optical receivers and transmitters to production, contributing to significant revenue generation for the company.
Sr Product Engineer
Finisar Corp
Aug 2003 - May 2005 (1 year 9 months)
Developed processes to improve quality and yields for optical communication transceivers, facilitating their transition from R&D to production.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Tennessee
Master of Science, Engineering Science
Completed a Master of Science in Engineering Science with a focus on Lasers & Optics. The thesis involved modeling the depth of penetration in laser welding using statistical and AI neural network approaches.
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, focusing on the principles of flight, aircraft design, and aerospace systems.
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