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Technical Program
Manager | Connected Systems

Cross-functional systems operator specializing in data-driven product development, validation, and real-world deployment.

Quick profile
9+
Years experience
18
People led
300+
Devices managed
5
Time zones
Technical PM V&V Engineering Connected Systems MedTech Data Pipelines Agile
About

Bridging quality
and delivery

I'm a cross-functional operator with 9+ years of experience working in fast-paced startup environments, contributing across the full product lifecycle — from early data collection and algorithm development support to system validation and product delivery.

My work has focused on building and validating real-world, connected systems, where I've led data collection initiatives, partnered with engineering and data science teams, and executed end-to-end verification to ensure reliability at scale. This includes owning data pipelines for algorithm development, coordinating field studies, and translating complex system behavior into actionable insights.

I thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where I can wear multiple hats, bridge cross-functional teams, and drive execution from concept to deployment. I'm particularly interested in working on systems that combine hardware, software, and data to solve complex real-world problems.

LocationSan Jose, CA
FocusTPM · V&V · Connected Systems
IndustriesMedTech · Mobile · IoT
LanguagesEnglish · Chinese · Hokkien
SeekingSenior TPM or Systems Validation roles
StatusOpen to work
Experience

Career history

6+ years across V&V engineering, technical project management, and cross-functional delivery in regulated environments.

BioIntelliSense, Inc.
Oct 2022 – Mar 2026
Verification & Validation Engineer
  • Designed and executed V&V test plans for mobile applications (iOS/Android), firmware, and device gateways
  • Managed requirements and traceability using Jama Connect, ensuring full coverage from system requirements through test execution and sign-off
  • Conducted functional, regression, compatibility, and integration testing ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Managed beta and internal dogfood testing programs, coordinating devices, test plans, and user feedback
  • Prepared and documented comprehensive test reports capturing results, findings, and sign-off status
  • Identified, reported, and helped resolve defects and inconsistencies within tests and the test framework
  • Created and maintained work instructions, processes, and guides for team use and onboarding reference
  • Documented test protocols, results, and defect reports ensuring traceability
  • Partnered cross-functionally with engineering, product, and QA to reproduce and resolve issues
  • Supported release validation confirming firmware and app versions were stable before production
BioIntelliSense, Inc.
Oct 2019 – Sep 2022
Project Manager — Mobile & Device Programs
  • Led mobile Android and iOS projects coordinating cross-functional teams of up to 18 people across 4–5 time zones (US, Vietnam, India, Taiwan) for timely delivery
  • Directed BioHub Wi-Fi gateway from concept through production — scope, timelines, stakeholder alignment
  • Supported 2–3 major app and firmware releases per year across iOS, Android, and firmware
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced team efficiency, collaboration, and project delivery quality
  • Managed full-cycle physiological data collection, curation, logistics, and inventory tracking for ML model training and pre-clinical and clinical studies — including coordinating shipments and ensuring product availability for up to 300 devices
  • Partnered with clinical development engineers to define experimental designs, establish study requirements, and provide technical support for pre-clinical studies in both GLP and non-GLP settings
Striiv Inc.
Jun 2015 – Oct 2017
Project Manager
  • Managed mobile application projects across full lifecycle: planning, execution, and release
  • Developed project schedules, status reports, escalation paths, and resource plans
  • Delivered Striiv Mainline Apps, Pfizer Believe App, and CHR1
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to identify risks and resolve technical issues
PlayNext
Sep 2014 – Apr 2015
Art Coordinator
  • Coordinated art assets via JIRA and Excel for Xmen Battle of the Atom, Assassin's Creed: Memories, and Nova Smash
  • Point of contact with Marvel Licensing, freelance artists, and overseas art studios
  • Achieved 100% on-time art batch delivery and 10–50% cost savings on art orders
Skills

Core competencies

Technical depth in V&V and mobile QA paired with hands-on project leadership and a strong tools foundation.

Verification & Validation
Medical Device Software Validation
V&V Test Plan Development
Functional & Regression Testing
Firmware & Integration Testing
Regulatory Compliance (FDA/SaMD)
Defect Tracking & Traceability
Program Management
Technical Program Management
Agile / Scrum
Cross-functional Leadership
Risk Management
Data Pipeline Ownership
Onshore & Offshore Coordination
Tools & Technologies
JIRA & Confluence
Jama Connect (Requirements & Traceability)
TestRail
GitHub / Version Control
Excel & Google Sheets
SQL & Python
Notable Work

Selected projects

Key programs across connected medical devices, mobile applications, and data infrastructure.

MedTech · V&V
Connected Medical Device Validation
End-to-end V&V for BioIntelliSense's connected medical device platform — mobile apps, firmware, and gateway hardware across multiple regulatory releases.
IoT · Program Management
BioHub Wi-Fi Gateway Program
Directed the BioHub Wi-Fi gateway from concept through production — scope, cross-functional timelines, vendor coordination, and stakeholder communication.
Data · ML
Physiological Data Pipeline for ML
Managed full-cycle physiological data collection, annotation, and quality control for ML model training in collaboration with data science teams.
Mobile · Beta Testing
Internal Beta & Dogfooding Programs
Structured beta programs for multiple simultaneous firmware and mobile releases — coordinating test devices, participant feedback, and release readiness.
Mobile · iOS & Android
Striiv Consumer Mobile Apps
Delivered Striiv Mainline Apps, Pfizer Believe App, and CHR1 — coordinating onshore and offshore teams through planning, execution, and release.
Gaming · Asset Coordination
Marvel & Ubisoft Art Production
Coordinated art for Xmen Battle of the Atom and Assassin's Creed: Memories — managing Marvel licensing, overseas studios, achieving 100% on-time delivery.
Education & Credentials

Academic background

Formal education in informatics and Chinese studies, with professional certification in project tooling.

Graduate
M.S. Informatics
San Jose State University · 2022–2023
Undergraduate
B.A. Chinese Studies
University of California, Los Angeles · Film Minor · 2011–2013
Associate Degree
A.A. Liberal Arts
De Anza College · Social & Behavioral Science · 2007–2011
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Installing & Administering Atlassian JIRA
Professional Certification · Atlassian
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Trilingual
English · Mandarin Chinese · Hokkien
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