Hong L.

About Hong L.

Sr. Infrastructure Technical Program Manager with years of experience leading large-scale systems and AI/ML infrastructure programs at Google, Meta, and Amazon. Expert at navigating ambiguity to build structure for complex hardware and software integrations, including complex infrastructure programs in ML/AI data center systems deployments and global cloud platform scaling (GCP). Proven track record of partnering with cross functional global engineering teams and leadership to drive productivity, automate Cloud Infrastructure and Data Center workflows, and achieve rigorous infrastructure reliability, scalability, efficiency, compliance and sustainability targets. Passionate about scaling frontier AI, innovation and technology through process operational excellence and high global standards.LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES- PMP/Certified Scrum Master (CSM), AI/ML Data Center construction, installations and operations, NPI PDP w. PLM/Agile, Lean Management/Op Ex/Six Sigma- Enterprise level large scale systems define, design, develop, testing and deploy through SDLC from design (AutoDesk, Dassault), planning/MRP(IBP/o9), ERP and sourcing (SAP, Ariba, Oracle, E2Open), Logistic and inventory management(SAP IMS/WMS/LMS, Blue Yonder/JDA), schedule management (P6, MS project), workflow (Pega) to DCIM (Nlyte), PDP (Jira, Smartsheet)- HW NPI MPM: Took a flagship product from pre concept, through PRFAQ, PA, BA, BRD, SPOR, supported HVT, EVT, DVT, PVT and LCA and compliance- Data Center Infrastructure Supplier Management Sr GCM: ManagedMechanical and e-Mach commodity and supplier relationship including sourcing planning, contract negotiation, logistic and reverse logistic for Devices and Long Lead Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE)- Certification, Standards & Reporting: CSM, PMP, OSHA/EHS, ISO 14001 (EMS), Emission, LCA and RE (14064 & 14067, 4040 & 14044), RBA, GRI, CDP, DJSI, TCFD, SASB, GHG, EPR, CMRT, SCIP. RoHS, REACH, Prop65, CMRT, 3Rs,

Experience

1. Sr Technical Program Manager (Tpm), Npi, Hardware Energy Sustainability Compliance

   Amazon

   Mar 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Hardware Development and NPI: Drive the cross-functional material and cost strategy for next-generation hardware, managing the Product Development Process (PDP) from pre-concept (PRFAQ) to final launch. Designed and created the first-of-its-kind metal housing small e-reader, achieving an exceptional customer experience. Orchestrated technical workflows and alignment for hardware-software integration, ensuring all products met product reliability, safety and compliance requirements while maintaining high-velocity innovation and energy efficiency. Strategic Negotiations: Spearheaded technical vendor selection and cost negotiations, resulting in $100M+ in savings while ensuring the security and integrity of the hardware supply chain. System and AI Design: Defined business and technical requirements (BRD/FDD) for product lifecycle assessment (LCA) and Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) tracking platforms, integrating AI tools and data analytics, leverage existing systems (PDP, Jira, SmartSheet) improve and automate NPI LCA tracking, reporting, auditing delivered efficiency, productivities and scalability with AI. Testing, Reliability, Sustainability, Compliance and Reporting: Strategized and led a full-scope Environmental Compliance and Supply Chain Responsibility (SR) from policy setting and procedure creation to global execution, auditing and reporting, and manage the deliverables throughout the Product Development Process (PDP) and achieved 100% New Product Introduction (NPI) tollgate approval with the compliance requirements delivered; supported global NPI launch and won $200M+ revenue in global markets (e.g. EU/UK, US, India, Australia/New Zealand).

Education

• Nanjing University

  BA, Linguistics

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Certificate, Powering Digital Value Chains Program

  2021

• The College of Saint Rose

  MBA, Business Administration

Skills

• Change Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing
• Business Intelligence
• System Deployment
• Project/Program Management
• Procurement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sales and Marketing Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Business Process
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Six Sigma
• Cross Culture & Industry Expertise with English and Chinese
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Strategy Design and Execution
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Vendor Management
• Sustainability, Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Value Engineering
• Supplier Diversity
• Supplier Performance
• Telecommunications
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Analysis