Kevin Nguyen
About Kevin Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen is the NPI Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Barracuda Networks in San Jose, CA, with extensive experience in designing enterprise storage solutions and managing hardware projects from concept to release.
Company
Kevin Nguyen currently works at Barracuda Networks in San Jose, CA. He holds the position of NPI Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager. His responsibilities cover various aspects of hardware appliance development and new product introduction, from concept through mass production.
Title
Kevin Nguyen holds the titles of NPI Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Barracuda Networks. In these roles, he oversees multiple hardware projects and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient product releases.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Nguyen studied at California State University-Chico, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. His extensive experience includes designing enterprise storage solutions, including backup servers and message archiver appliances, and developing performance test beds for product improvements.
Background
Kevin Nguyen has a comprehensive background in engineering and test development. He has held various positions such as Test Development Manager at DataDirect Networks, Sr. Test Development Engineer at Newisys Inc., Director of Systems Engineering at Quantum3D, and Director of Systems and Test Engineering at Archway Digital Solutions, Inc. His roles have equipped him with solid expertise in hardware integration, environmental and reliability tests, and leading highly talented technical teams.
Responsibilities at Barracuda Networks
At Barracuda Networks, Kevin Nguyen is responsible for managing all phases of hardware appliance development. He collaborates with OEM/ODM partners for timely product releases, defines and reviews designs for testability and manufacturability, and creates part numbers and manages Bills of Materials (BOMs). Additionally, he tracks progress, release schedules, risk plans, and key issues for new product introductions and conducts production and test training prior to product releases.