Junaid Barlas

About Junaid Barlas

Background:• Seasoned Business Development & Operations Snr. Product Manager with experience of managing multi-billion-dollar business with leading hardware consumer platforms.• Increasing responsibilities over 7+ years of Business Development, Operations Management, & Supply Chain experience.• Complemented with 15yrs of experience in Technical Engineering for New Product Introduction from concept to launch including Product, Test, Systems, Software, Applications, and Quality Assurance.Key Skills & Expertise Business Operations:• Operational Strategy and Efficiency: Develop and implement strategies to optimize business processes, enhance efficiency, and align operations with the company’s overall goals.• Performance and Resource Management: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), manage budgets, and allocate resources effectively to ensure cost-efficient and high-quality operations. Executive presence and drive corporate forums.• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Risk Management: Collaborate with other departments to resolve operational challenges, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks to maintain business continuity.• Team Leadership and Continuous Improvement: Lead and develop operations teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the organization. Supply Chain Management:• Strategic Supply Chain Management: Develop and implement strategies to optimize the supply chain, aligning on customer forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals, cost efficiency, and timely product delivery.• Supplier and Logistics Oversight: Manage relationships with suppliers Fabs (TSMC, Global Foundry), test sites (SPIL, ASE), substrate vendors (Toppan, Shinko, Kinsus), and oversee logistics operations to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations.• Technology Integration and Continuous Improvement: Leverage advanced technologies to enhance supply chain efficiency, drive innovation, and support sustainable and ethical sourcing practices. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies:Business Development:• Strategic Growth and Market Expansion: Identify and develop new business opportunities by leveraging technology and expanding into new markets through strategic planning and partnerships. Scope programs end to end• Product and Service Innovation: • Partnership and Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners,• Market Research and Financial Oversight:

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Product Management - Semi Custom Business Development

   AMD

   Jul 2020 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Master of Science (MS), Engineering Management, Business Administration and Management, General

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BSE, EE

Skills

• Debugging
• Test Engineering
• Electronics
• Testing
• Semiconductors
• Labview
• Microcontrollers
• Vhdl
• Semiconductor Industry
• Product Engineering
• Asic
• Manufacturing