Gal Veitzner
About Gal Veitzner
Gal Veitzner is a Senior Product Engineer at Ribbon Communications, where he investigates and resolves issues with faulty products and supports technical teams. He has over 20 years of experience in product engineering and has previously worked at Breezecom and Axerra Networks.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Gal Veitzner has been employed at Ribbon Communications as a Senior Product Engineer since 2004. In this role, he investigates and resolves issues related to faulty cards returned from the field, providing support to T3 and T2 technical support groups. He collaborates with various departments, including factory, quality, customer support, and sustaining personnel, to identify causes of product failures and monitor failure trends. His responsibilities also include defining and implementing production testing procedures to ensure product quality and readiness for mass production.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Gal Veitzner worked at Axerra Networks as a Hardware Engineer from 2001 to 2003 and briefly as an NPI Engineer in 2004. He also spent a year at Breezecom as a Hardware Engineer from 2000 to 2001. His experience across these roles has contributed to his extensive knowledge in new product introduction (NPI) and lifecycle management of products.
Education and Expertise
Gal Veitzner studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Holon Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise, particularly in product development and quality assurance.
Quality Assurance and Product Training
In his current position, Gal Veitzner plays a key role in leading inspection and quality assurance processes for products prior to their official launch. He works closely with the R&D team to recommend and communicate necessary design changes and corrective actions based on field performance and production yield feedback. Additionally, he conducts product training sessions on the production floor to ensure proper understanding and handling of products.
Collaboration and Cost Reduction Initiatives
Gal Veitzner actively collaborates with suppliers and subcontractors to address and correct product issues, ensuring smooth production processes. He also evaluates and recommends opportunities for cost reduction in product manufacturing, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the production operations.