Kirin Hsu
About Kirin Hsu
Kirin Hsu is a Product Manager with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently working at Acer in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Hsu has successfully led multiple product development projects, including award-winning devices, and has a background in managing new product introductions in collaboration with international partners.
Work at Acer
Kirin Hsu has worked at Acer as a Product Manager since 2014, contributing to the company's product development efforts for 10 years in New Taipei City, Taiwan. During this tenure, Hsu has led several significant projects, including the development of the PH717-72 hero project for the Predator and Nitro gaming notebook series. Hsu previously worked at Acer from 2008 to 2012, where they managed the Switch 12 S/SW7-272 project, which received the 2015 Taiwan Excellence Award.
Previous Experience at Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp.
Before joining Acer, Kirin Hsu served as a Product Manager at Biostar Microtech Int'l Corp. from 2005 to 2008 for three years in Taipei. In this role, Hsu coordinated the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for all Brazil projects, collaborating with local partners such as Compal/CEB and Foxconn/FBR. This experience provided Hsu with a strong foundation in product management and international collaboration.
Experience at CyberTAN
Kirin Hsu worked as an Account Manager at CyberTAN from 2013 to 2014 for 11 months in Hsinchu County/City, Taiwan. In this position, Hsu managed the Octopus platform 3:2 hero project, which featured a 5M AR camera designed for Chromebooks. This role further enhanced Hsu's expertise in managing complex projects and client relationships.
Education and Expertise
Kirin Hsu studied at National Taiwan University, where they earned a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from 2000 to 2005. This educational background has equipped Hsu with strong communication skills, which are essential in product management and international collaboration.
Achievements in Product Development
Throughout their career, Kirin Hsu has successfully handled significant projects, including the first Chromebook project 'Pasadena' NPI in Brazil with ODM Compal (CEB). Hsu also oversaw the development of the SW5-271 detachable and convertible Windows tablet 2-in-1, which won both the 2015 Red Dot Design Award and the 2015 Taiwan Excellence Award. These achievements highlight Hsu's capability in leading innovative product initiatives.