Jiaxian Shi

Experience

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  SCREEN

  Oct 2007 - Dec 2012

  Software Engineer

  • Developed method to improve software design efficiency by 30%; coached team of 3 junior engineers; used Lean tools to solve problems in design production

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  DENSO

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

  Project Manager / Chief Software Engineer

  • Headed company’s first-ever project for novel dashboard design in China involving 4 partner companies located in 3 countries; supervised team of 4• Completed project to senior management’s satisfaction despite stringent requirements on low costs and high quality within short development time• Received CEO Award for fulfilling company’s vision (5 out of >400 selected); project and personal performance led to offer to join HQ of company in Japan• Demonstrated proficiency in whole design cycle and process management for automotive software; improved skills in C and Python to accomplish fluency Show less

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  Autoliv

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Technical Sales Manager

  • Collaborated across 5 internal functions to gather information on costs of automotive safety parts and prepare submission of bid to car manufacturers• Presented findings to senior management for review prior to submission• Formed innovative informal cross-functional team to develop ideas for cost reduction; lowered costs by >15% for both company and customers• Facilitated resolution of conflicts between customers and technical functions within company; improved maintenance of good relationships with customers Show less

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  OMRON Group

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2019

  Section Manager

  • Managed newly formed team of 5 to develop embedded software for medical devices and automotive parts; generated >$0.5m of revenue in first year• Exceeded profit targets set by senior management in all years by 5–10%; succeeded in creating value for new customers through identification of needs• Communicated with CTO in Japanese HQ to create partnership between R&D, marketing, and business innovation for first launch of new product in China• Transformed section business model to include hardware prototypes resulting in shortened innovation cycle for section-driven creation of new technologies Show less

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  Careershe

  May 2020 - Jun 2020

  Independent Strategy Consultant

  • Delivered strategy report on use of machine learning for business development of education technology startup; conducted 20+ interviews with industry experts

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  Eraneos - powered by Ginkgo

  May 2021 - now

  Consulting Manager

  • Formulating strategies to tackle complex business challenges with a focus on digital transformation, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, and IoT in different industries• Supporting clients across industries in the implementation of transformation strategies and corresponding supporting processes (procurement, finance, marketing, sales, etc.)• Analyzing and optimizing organizational structures and governance processes• Establishing and introducing management tools and systems• Managing projects and programs using traditional and agile methods• Developing business opportunities and maintaining client relationships in China and Japan Show less