Jim Chang
About Jim Chang
Jim Chang is the Supply Chain Material Manager at Arista Networks with extensive experience in operations and program management across various tech companies.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Jim Chang is currently working as a Supply Chain Material Manager at Arista Networks in Santa Clara, California, United States. He took on this role in 2021 and is responsible for overseeing the supply chain and material management processes within the company.
Previous Experience at Arista Networks
Before his current position, Jim Chang held multiple roles at Arista Networks. From 2018 to 2021, he was the Manager of Inventory & Fulfillment Operations. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2018, he served as the DF Operations Manager. These roles were also based in Santa Clara, California.
Past Positions in the Tech Industry
Jim Chang has a broad range of experience in the tech industry, which includes working at SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc as an Operations Program Manager from 2014 to 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, he served as a Program Manager at Cisco Systems from 2009 to 2014, also in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Early Career at Foxconn and Flash Electronics Inc.
Chang's early career includes significant roles at Foxconn and Flash Electronics Inc. At Foxconn, he held various managerial and program management positions from 2005 to 2009 in Santa Clara, California. Before joining Foxconn, he worked at Flash Electronics Inc. in Fremont, California, focusing on quality, program management, manufacturing engineering, and operations from 2000 to 2004.
Educational Background
Jim Chang holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California, which he completed in 1999. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Tunghai University, completing his studies there in 1995.
Expertise in ODM/JDM/OEM Partnerships
Jim Chang has developed a strong expertise in managing ODM, JDM, and OEM partnerships and integration. His skills extend to managing Asian operations, contributing to the efficiency of global supply chains.
Specialization in Smart Grid and IoT Technologies
Chang specializes in Smart Grid and IoT technologies, with a focus on connected energy networks. This specialization aligns with the growing demand for technology-driven energy solutions in modern supply chains.