Lester D'cruz, Ph.D
About Lester D'cruz, Ph.D
Lester D'cruz, Ph.D, serves as Senior Manager and Team Lead for PCT Product Management at COMET Technologies USA, Inc. since 2017, while also contributing as an Advisory Council Member for the Big Data Certificate Program at California State University, East Bay since 2021.
Work at COMET Technologies USA, Inc.
Lester D'cruz serves as Senior Manager and Team Lead for PCT Product Management at COMET Technologies USA, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he focuses on strategic innovation and portfolio management to enhance product value during digital transformation processes. His leadership contributes to the company's efforts in delivering successful products and processes for mission-critical capital equipment.
Advisory Role at California State University, East Bay
Since 2021, Lester D'cruz has been an Advisory Council Member for the Big Data Certificate Program at California State University, East Bay. This position allows him to leverage his expertise in Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, contributing to the development of educational programs that meet industry needs.
Educational Background
Lester D'cruz holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Arizona State University. He also earned an MBA with Honors in General Management from St. Mary's College of California. Additionally, he has a Master of Science in Materials Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Previous Work Experience
Lester D'cruz has a diverse professional background. He founded LinkedBIZ Labs and Plexartis, Inc., where he served as Principal Analyst and Founder, respectively. His experience includes roles at Applied Materials as Global Product Manager and Technical Programs Manager, and at Advanced Energy as Senior Product Manager. He also worked as a Member of the Technical Staff at Watkins-Johnson Company and held various adjunct faculty positions at institutions such as Saint Mary's College of California and CSU Monterey Bay.
Expertise in Product Management
Lester D'cruz specializes in managing products that integrate Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, particularly within the scientific, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. His emphasis on design excellence and continuous improvement is pivotal in addressing the lifecycle needs of the semiconductor industry.