Ion Dumitriu

CAREER SUMMARY
Professional with more than 17 years of progressive accomplishments in operations management positions at senior level (1992-2009). Experience included direction and motivation of a large operations team to support an US Company for introduction of a breakthrough new technology (product) and starting of manufacturing process (2001-2003); that lead company to IPO. Earlier experience included chef for Strategical R&D at LM Ericsson (Seca Photonics) /Sweden 2000-2001. Another past position at LM Ericsson as chef architect for design of special industrial robots (six axes) used in manufacturing for integrated opto-electronics components. Entrepreneurial experience, based o two started companies (Future Instruments AB/Sweden & Alhacen LCC/US) spin-off from academically technological Incubators.

KEY SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
 Ability to do analyze / benchmarking of various complex opto-electronics systems/concepts aiming cost optimization and performance improvement for next design/product.
 Design & architecture optimization during product concept and predevelopment phase regarding material physics, thermal management lifetime analyze (FMA) and design for green environment (part a value engineering process)
 Ability to do design for complex structures, by combining of Optics, Electronics and embedded architecture under same package.
 Ability to lead people with different educational level and cultural background, good verbal, written and presentation skills.
 Dedicated consumers’ service skills and ability to handle customer complaints and resolve their issues diplomatically.
 Ability to explain complex technical issues in simple logical terms.
 Ability to integrate strategic with the operational.
 Sales and new business development skills.
 Project management skills (multi-disciplined project) from concept until full commissioning.
 Well-integrated into European, American and Asian culture, able to capitalize on multicultural perspectives.
 Work experience in Middle East and North Africa environment
 Broad knowledge in science; Applied Physics (semiconductors, PV & LEDs manufacturing process), Optics (classic optics; linear and nonlinear optics) Electronics (embedded systems, computer architecture/design); renewable (sustainable) energy generators

Employer:	Philips Electronics (Innovation Campus Singapore) included in Philips Consumer Lifestyle business unit
Position:	Senior manager development programs
Time period:	June 2006 - Present
Description:	Value Engineer leader in charge with cost reduction and product performance optimization during prior and after starting of manufacturing process. Function manager for LED based design & application; in charge to specify components, subsystem requirements and audit at potential supplier (including heatlt care products). Function manager for TV ambient light; in charge for design and selection of optical/mechanical components selection; test, measurements and industrialization for mass production (EMS) of LED based ambient/backlight & signaling light modules Project manager for desing LED backlight (LCD displays; regarding LED’s driving, thermal management & optical feedback control). Manager of Optical Lab; measurements for LCD Displays/ LED based devices Leader of “Optical Focus Group” in charge for training of electrical & mechanical engineers regarding optical measurements, set-up and data interpreting. Benchmarking manager for TV/AVM categories

Employer:	MV Philips Innovative Applications
Position:	Senior Optical Engineer, Benchmarking & Value Engineer Expertize, Professional LED applications, Solar PV expertize, Lead Auditor for Sustainability and Manufacturing process
Time period:	June 2004 - June 2006
Description:	Responsibilities: Optical architect for Rear Projector (LCOS) light engine and projection display. Manager as responsible for selection, test, measurements of optical/mechanical components and define Philips specifications for LED based Ambient Light systems and other optical (passive/active) components. Functional Manager for PDP filter-plates and panels. Manager for optical team in charge with measurement and optimization of CCFL/LED control feedback (ambient light & backlight- flat TV). In charge with measurements and qualification of Infrared LED-Receivers/Transmitters used for remote controls.

Employer:	ICU Scandinavia AB (www.icu.se) Consulting Management Firm
Position:	Project Manager, Optics and Electronics
Time period:	January 2003 - June 2004
Description:	Responsibilities: Project Manager (on consult basis hired by Sony Ericsson/Lund-Sweden) Developed first LED based Flash-Lamp for Sony Ericsson mobile Phones Project manager (on consult basis hired Pharmacia Upjohn Pfizer Switzerland) NPI project for developed of portable automatic insulin dispenser pump using VCSL (laser) for identification and accurate control of fluid dispensing. Technical Teacher for engineering training regarding application of advanced Analogue and Power Control devices on behalf of National Semiconductors USA (ICU is the official representing of NSC in Scandinavia)

Employer:	Micron Optics, Inc.
Position:	Lead Development Engineer / Project Manager
Time period:	September 2001 - December 2002
Description:	Responsibilities: Lead Engineer for development of Telecom optical instrumentation (based on tunable LED & optical fiber lasers). Project manager for development of remote mechanical sensing equipment based on optical fiber sensors. Group Leader for SW design team (embedded architecture used in advanced Optical Spectrum Analyzer instrumentation).

Employer:	SECA Photonics AB
Position:	CTO for Strategic Research and Development
Time period:	January 2000 - October 2001
Description:	Responsibilities: Developed, constructed, and deployed several industrial complex robot-cells for manufacturing of advanced optical and hybrid optical/electrical/mechanical modules on European and USA market (Tellabs, Ciena, Corning-NY, JDSU-Fittel, Nortell).

Employer:	Ericsson Network Technology AB
Position:	Automation Group Manager
Time period:	January 1997 - January 2000
Description:	Responsibilities: Initiated of first Automation Group at Ericsson Cables AB dealing with handling & Splicing of ALL Types Optical Fiber using six axes robot arm. In charge with design, marketing & commercialization of small customized industrial robots within EU and US market.

Employer:	Ericsson Cables AB
Position:	Senior Electronic Constructor / Project Manager
Time period:	January 1996 - January 1997
Description:	Responsibilities: Project manager for first European Ribbon Fiber Splicing Machine (patent) Lead engineer for development of new open space low energy plasma generator for Ericsson's first 12-Fiber Ribbon Splicing Machine & fiber tin film polymer recoating Designer & Project leader for analog-digital video system for submicron contours recognition (warm picture)

Employer:	Ericsson Cables AB
Position:	Senior Process Engineer/ Project manager
Time period:	January 1993 - January 1996
Description:	Project manager for design of new optical fiber types (Erbium, DSF, PM, carbon/titanium coated optical fiber/sensors) and setup of manufacturing process (clean room level 10000) Customer support within turn-key projects regarding deployment & measurement of optical cables networks (Europe, US, Asia)

Employer:	Ericsson Business Network
Position:	Senior engineer hardware constructor / Process Development Senior Engineer
Time period:	December 1989 - January 1993
Description:	Responsibilities: Built several microprocessor based measurement equipments Constructed and programmed FPGA/DSP for image processing. Developed special optical fiber video inspection equipment based on CCD device Developed and constructed industrial equipment for in-line measurement of optical cables performances during manufacturing process.

Employer:	L. M. Ericsson Telecom
Position:	Teacher-instructor
Time period:	August 1988 - December 1989
Description:	Work within Science & Training International development programs (as Attaché at Swedish Embassy in Alger).

University:	KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Time period:	1991 - 1994
Degree:	post-universities courses in Applied Physic

University:	Universitatea Politehnica din Bucureşti
Time period:	1970 - 1975
Degree:	Electronics and Ind. Management, MSc

University:	Ecole Polytechnique
Time period:	1970 - 1975
Degree:	Electronics and Ind. Management, MSc

Patents:

Over 26 international filled patents, many are in pending

Memberships:

IEEE member since 1996 Member of Swedish Voluntary Defense Organization since 1996 Member of Swedish Amateur Radio Organization since 1986 Member of LED professional cluster (England) since 2005 Member of OSA (optical society of US) since 2000. Member of LED professional magazine since 2009 Member on sustainability and climate change Clinton foundation since 2007