Sharis Minassian
Engineering & Program Management Leader | Driving NPI and Cross-Functional Execution
- Role
- Sr Staff Engineer at Illumina
- Location
- San Diego, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sharis Minassian
Engineering and program management leader with 10+ years of experience delivering complex semiconductor and hardware programs from concept through production ramp readiness. Recognized for driving cross-functional execution, manufacturability, and operational excellence across global teams. Experienced in managing multidisciplinary engineering and operations organizations to deliver high-performance, manufacturable products that meet cost, quality, and schedule goals. Skilled in defining technical roadmaps, managing multimillion-dollar capital programs, and partnering with OEM, foundry, and supply-chain teams to enable scalable production and efficient technology transfer. Demonstrated success in fostering high-performing, collaborative teams and improving yield, reliability, and process efficiency through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement. Adept at combining systems thinking, Agile program execution, and strategic communication to align design, validation, and operations, ensuring seamless execution from concept to commercialization.
Experience
Sr Staff Engineer
Apr 2023 — Present · CA
Education
Sharif University of Technology
M.S., Chemical Engineering
2004 — 2006
University of Tehran
B.S., Chemical Engineering
1999 — 2004
Penn State University
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
2006 — 2011
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