Greg Blanchette
About Greg Blanchette
Greg Blanchette is a Senior Manager at KIOXIA America, Inc., where he oversees product validation and qualifications in the Central Region. He has extensive experience in engineering and customer support, having held various roles at companies such as Maxtor, Fujitsu, and Toshiba.
Work at Kioxia
Greg Blanchette serves as the Senior Manager for CTS in the Central Region at KIOXIA America, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he validates products to ensure they meet both Kioxia design specifications and customer-defined requirements. He acts as the point-of-contact for all project-related issues, ensuring clear communication of goals, assignments, and timelines. His responsibilities include overseeing the complete product qualification lifecycle, which encompasses product definition, compatibility testing, compliance, and product launch.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Greg held various roles in the technology sector. He worked at Toshiba Memory America, Inc. as a Senior Staff Engineer from 2017 to 2019. Before that, he was a Staff Engineer for HDD and SSD Storage Products at Toshiba America Electronics Components, Inc. from 2009 to 2012. His earlier experience includes positions at Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Maxtor, Snap Appliance, and Quantum, where he developed expertise in customer support, technical marketing, and engineering management.
Education and Expertise
Greg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Computer Science from Plymouth State University, where he studied from 1984 to 1989. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience in product qualification, analytical research, failure analysis, and process improvement. He specializes in driving issues to resolution across functional areas to meet performance objectives and ensure timely product launches.
Leadership and Responsibilities
In his role at Kioxia, Greg provides leadership for new product qualifications from early engagement phases, including roadmap and design reviews. He is responsible for prioritizing and delegating work to meet short-term targets. His leadership ensures that product launches are successful and timely, aligning with the company's strategic goals.
Career Timeline
Greg's career spans multiple roles in the technology industry. He began as a Corporate Accounts Customer Engineer at Quantum from 1994 to 1998, followed by positions at Fujitsu Computer Products of America, where he served as Sr. Engineering Manager and Staff Engineer. He transitioned to Maxtor as a Technical Account Manager and later as a Sr. Customer Support Engineer. His experience also includes a role as a Technical Marketing Engineer at Snap Appliance. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of product development and customer support.