James Czilli

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About James Czilli

Product Delivery and Platform Management of Products in the Networking, Storage and Compute Spaces: Advanced ASICs, Semiconductors and Optics, Millimeter Wave Radio, Silicon Photonics High Data Rates, High Layer Count Boards, High Reliability Design. UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION Resourceful and customer-oriented leader with measurable success in managing engineering teams in the design, development and launch of breakthrough products that maximize productivity and business performance, including: Industry's Largest Carrier Grade Routing Platform (CRS-3); World's first Tunable 40G DWDM Router Interface Card; and first Modular Interface Lincecard for the GSR Carrier Routing Platform. Expert in navigating through complex technical challenges in intense / demanding environments, leveraging a solution-oriented approach to meet product development and customer needs. Collaborate effectively with senior executives, operations and marketing to determine customer requirements & engineering feasibility - formulate and execute to optimized cost and schedule. Experienced in Offshore Engineering, including building technically competent teams, product development and product transitioning to deliver value-optimized solutions. Willing to travel and/or relocate. Specialties: Implement Improved Processes and Management Methods to Optimize Engineering Excellence Define and Drive Engineering Strategy including Portfolio Analysis, Long Range Planning and Program Management Provide Proactive Problem Solving, Leadership, and Disciplined Processes to Navigate / Rescue Troubled Projects Lead, Develop, and Mentor Top-Caliber Engineering Teams to Achieve Results Startup culture and execution transformation