John M. Smith has over 25 years of experience in operations, project management, product development, and customer service roles in the semiconductor equipment and high-tech industries. He has a track record of success launching new companies and product lines, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and developing top-performing teams. His experience spans roles at Applied Materials, Novellus, Anaconda Semi, and Silicon Services Consortium, where he specialized in areas including etch, CVD, PVD systems, UAV design, and refurbishing semiconductor capital equipment.

1. AppliedMaterials / Adecco, Santa Clara, CA May 2014 – May 2015
Sr. Systems Project Manager / Pilot Line Ops
Responsible for overall planning, build execution, test and shipment of Systems, Chambers, NSO’s, retrofits and
upgrades; Completion and delivery on schedule, accurately and in a quality manner. Manage constant change, re-
scoping of projects from RFQ/Specification – Kitting – Build – Test - Shipment. Align activities and resources to
achieve business unit deliverables and objectives for both internal and external end user customer satisfaction.
Working with Applied Materials new Centris 300mm ETCH Products.
RP Flight Systems Inc. formerly Asia Tech Drones S.A., 2010 to 2015
Operations / Partner
Technical Sales / Operations Engineer charged with establishing a company engaged in the design, manufacture, and
sale of Fixed Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Air Frames, Ground Control Systems, Launching and
Recovery Systems, & Systems Integration.
Key Accomplishments:
 Developed business plan, managed purchasing, oversaw budget, and worked closely with Chinese
Manufacturing Companies and legal specialists.
 Designed and Manufactured two record breaking fixed wing platforms.
OEM Technologies LLC, Gilbert, AZ 2008 to 2011
Novellus Product Manager & Vice President
Novellus Product manager tasked with creating the Novellus Product line to the OEM Group product portfolio.
Developed and implemented the product launch, product offerings and services, and support.
Key Accomplishments:
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CAREER PROFILE
Highly experienced and knowledgeable Operations & Services Engineer/Manager with 25+ years of
experience in product support, manufacturing, refurbishment, project management, teambuilding, product
development and troubleshooting for majorglobal companies. Proficient in reducing operating costs,
optimizing production by identifying areas for improvement, introducing process & design improvements and
developing top-performing support teams. Entrepreneurial natured with successes at building a new Sales
and Service of Refurbished Semiconductor Capital Equipment company with 60+ employees and over $9M in
annual revenue. Excellent communicator with the innate ability to manage multiple projects with competing
deadlines.
OBJECTIVE
A career position in the High Tech sector, offering personal advancement and High Visibility,requiring a
firmgrasp of technical processes,knowledge and proven managerial skills.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Project Management ● Communication ● Leadership ● Team Building ● Customer Satisfaction ● Sales & Service
Computer Controlled Systems ● RF Generator Systems ● Design & Performance Specs ● Military Specs
CVD, PVD, & ETCH ● 200, 300, 450mm systems ● Poly, Nitride, Metal, Oxide, & Silicide Process Equipment
Vacuum, Pneumatic, Electro-Mechanical, & Electronic Subsystems ● Flat Panel Plasma Processing Equipment
UAV Airframe Design, Test & Manufacturing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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 Established the Spare partsbusinessand pricing,as wellas allother pricing schemesfor the Novellus product
line.
 Introduced the Novellus Equipment product portfolio to OEM Group product line.
Anaconda Semi, Austin, TX 2007 to 2009
Co-Founder
Co-Founder responsible for developing a company that designed a new semiconductor platform with dual, fully
articulating, 6 axis robotic systems in a Cleanroom Vacuum chamber environment, nitrogen curtain for particle
reduction system, universal chamber connection port assemblies, integrated robotic wafer stacker-stocker load-lock
system, and vacuum distribution system for over 30 separate compartments.
Key Accomplishments:
 14 Patent Pending applications.
 Introduced the Cluster Stack configuration.
Silicon Services Consortium Inc., Austin, TX 1996 to 2008
Director of Operations & Founder
Director of Operations chargedwith launching a successfulcompany specializing in the purchase,refurbishment, and
sale of used semiconductor equipment and parts, including hybrid platforms based upon Novellus Concept 1 and
Concept 2 systems, AMAT P-5000, and Centura platforms.
Key Accomplishments:
 Re-designed the Novellus C-1 and C-2 platforms,updating internal systems and using the latest state of the art
hardware,including robotics wafer handling system,a new gas delivery system with surface mount technology
parts,and latest technology vacuum components resulting in over 40% reduction in system footprint, over 33%
improvement in wafer throughput significantly and significant reduction in tool support costs.
 Oversaw the development of the Manufacturing Information Tracking System (MITS) designed to document
financial accounting, inventory, sales order entry, procurement, auto reordering, job tracking, documentation
system, manufacturing procedures, BOM tracking, and quotations.
 Developed and implemented a portal allowing customers to monitor project progress via a camera in the
Fabrication area andto trackprogress,including viewing the status of issues,partsshortages,and other issues.
Applied Komatsu Technology, Santa Clara, CA 1994 to 1997
Customer/Field Service Supervisor
Customer Service Supervisor tasked with providing direction and leadership for site managers, preparing business
forecasts, determining staff requirements, and monitoring the budget. Created and implemented field operations
customer engineering policies, labor rates, and service contract agreements, including pricing structures.
Key Accomplishments:
 Quickly promoted from Product Support Engineer to Customer /Field Service Supervisor for entire US
region.
Previous positions include, Technical Operations Engineer / Manager with Yield Up Intl., ETCH Equipment
Engineer at Vishay/Siliconix, Inc., Systems Specialist & European Service Coordinator and a Senior Field Service
Engineer for Drytek Incorporated, a Test Engineer and a Test Director for Raytheon Service Company, and a
Strategic Weapons Systems Technician for the United States Naval Submarine Force.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Coursework at North Harris County College, US Navy Submarine Force, LANWAN Professional
3500+ hours of classroom education in Electronics, Electricity, Computer Theory, Troubleshooting, Repair and
Applications, Strategic Weapons Systems, Fire Control Systems ● Semiconductor Capital Equipment
Business and Operations Management ● Cisco Certified Design Associate, CCDA
AWARDS
Outstanding Service Awards
Special Individual Commendations for Submarine Weapons Systems Repairs Prior to Submarine Deployment
Meritorious Unit Commendations ● Special individual Battle Readiness Commendation