Tony Choung
@tonychoung
Technical Program Manager driving sustainable product launches and NPI.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Technical Program Manager with 15+ years of global experience leading product launches and cross-functional initiatives at top-tier companies including Amazon, Apple, and Nokia. I have a strong track record in NPI leadership, supply chain optimization, and sustainability initiatives, and I recently pursued Mechanical Engineering Technology studies in Canada to deepen my technical expertise and support a strategic transition into project management roles.
I excel at mentoring teams, resolving complex technical and supply challenges, and aligning engineering solutions with business goals to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets. My experience spans vendor management, risk mitigation, and building milestone-driven execution plans that ensure product readiness and organizational alignment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Program Manager
Amazon Lab126
Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Led sustainability and NPI initiatives, introducing low-carbon technologies and establishing quality protocols to drive milestone-driven execution and align team performance with organizational targets.
Spearheaded NPI development of camera modules with global vendors, managed supplier quality assurance, and resolved key technical blockers to meet scope, schedule, and product requirements.
Team Manager
Amazon Lab126
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)
Defined project scopes, coached and hired TPM staff, and maintained stakeholder communication to ensure teams met critical milestones and strategic goals.
Technical Program Manager
Amazon Lab126
Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years)
Led a supply-focused TPM team to optimize delivery against quality, schedule, and cost targets and drove continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and issue resolution.
Ensured availability of LED components and minimized end-of-life supply risks through vendor negotiations and proactive supply planning.
Partnered with R&D to manage NPI costs, ensured supplier readiness, and controlled production reliability costs through volume forecasting and negotiation.
Project Development Engineer
Samkwang
Oct 2003 - Nov 2008 (5 years 1 month)
Managed new product introductions and production readiness, overseeing quality assurance for manufacturing fixtures and processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Pursued Mechanical Engineering Technology studies in Canada to deepen technical understanding and support a transition into project management roles.
Dong-A University
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics, graduating in February 2000.
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Software and tools used professionally
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