Ben Arellano, Ista Cplp Professional
About Ben Arellano, Ista Cplp Professional
Ben Arellano is a seasoned professional in program management and global packaging development, currently serving as the Sr. Director at Poly. With over 30 years of experience in hardware design and packaging technology, he has held significant roles at various companies and educational institutions, including Plantronics and Universidad de Monterrey.
Work at Poly
Ben Arellano serves as the Senior Director of Program Management and Global Packaging Development at Poly. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's efforts in managing engineering talent and infrastructure. His focus includes the development of mechatronic devices aimed at the telecommunications sector. Arellano's role involves optimizing packaging systems to minimize damage and freight costs while ensuring compliance with environmental sustainability principles.
Education and Expertise
Ben Arellano has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Science in Systems Design and Management from the MIT Sloan School of Management, studying from 1999 to 2001. He also holds a Master of Science in Packaging Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology, completed between 1997 and 1999. Additionally, he received a Diploma in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Stanford University in 2017. Arellano's academic credentials are complemented by a Master's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad La Salle, A.C.
Background
Ben Arellano has over 30 years of experience in management roles related to hardware design and packaging technology across various industries, including automotive, electronics, consumer products, medical, and furniture. His career includes significant positions at companies such as Plantronics, AT&T, Xerox Corporation, Flextronics, and OPS. He has also contributed to academia as a professor at Universidad de Monterrey since 2010, sharing his knowledge and expertise with students.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Poly, Ben Arellano held various engineering and management positions. He worked at Plantronics as the Director of Hardware and Worldwide Packaging Engineering from 2011 to 2022. His earlier roles include Design Engineering Leader at AT&T from 1991 to 1993, Design Engineering Manager at Xerox Corporation from 1993 to 2001, and Engineering Manager at Flextronics from 2001 to 2006. He also founded and served as General Manager at OPS from 2006 to 2011, and was the Automotive Development Center Director at ITESM from 2007 to 2009.
Professional Network and Contributions
Ben Arellano has established a professional network in the packaging field, enabling him to address challenges using the latest technology and frameworks. His expertise in optimizing packaging systems is aimed at reducing damage and freight costs while adhering to principles of environmental sustainability. Arellano's contributions to the industry are reflected in his ability to create processes for design, fabrication, and testing of hardware and packaging across multiple organizations.