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Pornchai Pornjaturapak

Chonburi

Summary

Seasoned hardware design professional with over 28 years of experience in the audio-video conferencing industry. Skilled across the entire product lifecycle, from conceptual design through product launch and manufacturing. Specializes in circuit design, schematic and PCB layout, EMI debugging, regulatory compliance, and team management. Has contributed to numerous pioneering products, introducing advanced SOC technologies into Polycom's lineup such as TI DSP, Davinci SOC, Broadcom Video SOC, NVIDIA Tegra X1, and Qualcomm Snapdragon. Strong background in both high-end, high-reliability systems and cost-effective solutions. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and low-cost suppliers worldwide. Known for leading multicultural teams and creating impactful, scalable technologies that meet diverse market needs in telecommunications and consumer electronics.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager / Principal Engineer

HP/Poly(Formerly Polycom)
08.2001 - Current
  • Over my tenure with HP/Poly, and Polycom, I have played a key role in leading the design and development of numerous groundbreaking products(25+), quite a few of them setting new standards in the industry. My projects span high-performance, high-reliability solutions as well as cost-optimized designs, driven through collaboration with global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
  • Responsibilities and Achievements:
  • Team Lead and Designer on several well-known Polycom/Poly/HP-Poly products, including:
  • Studio G62(HP-Poly's Next Generation Modular Platform Codec), Studio X30(One of the first Poly Video Bar), EagleEye Digital Extender (Polycom’s first HDBaseT product), High-end Media Phone, VVX1500 (first UC-phone in the market), VS500 (Polycom's first Bluetooth speakerphone), SS2 Speakerphone (bestseller with a 20-year market span), VVX IP Phone Series (cost-effective IP phone), EagleEye Acoustic and EagleEye USB Camera, and Studio P21 Conferencing Display.
  • Introduced Advanced SOC Integrations by successfully incorporating cutting-edge SOCs into Polycom products for the first time, including Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/835, Broadcom Video and Phone SOCs, early TI VOIP SOCs, and TI Davinci DSP.
  • Led a Team of Hardware Engineers in the design and development of audio-video conferencing equipment, managing projects from concept through production.
  • Conducted circuit design, schematic design, PCB layout, EMI debugging, and compliance testing to ensure product quality and performance.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams (software development, mechanical engineering, and supply chain) to drive successful product launches.
  • Collaborated with Suppliers in Asia to source high-quality components at low cost, optimizing production costs without compromising quality.
  • Implemented best practices for design, testing, and compliance to meet regulatory standards, ensuring products are market-ready.


Lead Engineer/Chief Engineer/Assistant Manager

Polycom/Poly
08.2001 - 08.2022

Held several positions at Polycom which acquired by Plantronics and become Poly. HP acquire Poly on August 2022

Senior Design Engineer

Celestica (Polycom R&D Group)
07.1998 - 07.2001
  • Developed functional testing systems and redesigned speakerphone models to meet stringent FCC Class B requirements, enhancing manufacturability and cost-reduce.

Researcher

National Electronics and Computer Technology Center
01.1998 - 06.1998
  • Led hardware and software development of DVB-T receivers, setting reliability standards and optimizing cost-effectiveness

Hardware Engineer

Alphatel Company Ltd. (Formerly AT&T Thailand)
03.1996 - 12.1997
  • Designed digital answering machines and high-feature telephony platforms, meeting global regulatory standards and reducing costs

Education

B.E. - Electrical Engineering

Kasetsart University
Bangkok, Thailand
03.1996

Skills

  • Circuit Design & Analysis
  • Low Cost and High-End HDI PCB
  • System Architecture & Integration
  • SOC Integration
  • Global Team Leadership
  • Cost-Effective Design Expertise
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Task Prioritization
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • DFM&DFT
  • CAD Tools(Orcad, Allegro Power Logic, Power PCB, PROTEL, CAM350, GC-PREVUE
  • Simulation & Testing

Timeline

Lead Engineer/Chief Engineer/Assistant Manager

Polycom/Poly
08.2001 - 08.2022

Senior Manager / Principal Engineer

HP/Poly(Formerly Polycom)
08.2001 - Current

Senior Design Engineer

Celestica (Polycom R&D Group)
07.1998 - 07.2001

Researcher

National Electronics and Computer Technology Center
01.1998 - 06.1998

Hardware Engineer

Alphatel Company Ltd. (Formerly AT&T Thailand)
03.1996 - 12.1997

B.E. - Electrical Engineering

Kasetsart University
Pornchai Pornjaturapak