Tom Chau
About Tom Chau
Tom Chau is the Director of Manufacturing Operations at Starry, Inc., a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in engineering and operations, having previously worked at companies such as ARRIS, BigBand Networks, and MRV Communications.
Current Role at Starry, Inc.
Tom Chau serves as the Director of Manufacturing Operations at Starry, Inc. since 2016. In this role, he oversees manufacturing processes and ensures operational efficiency within the organization. His responsibilities include managing production schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and implementing best practices in manufacturing operations.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing and Engineering
Prior to his current position, Tom Chau held various roles in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. He worked at ARRIS as a Principal Test Engineer from 2011 to 2013 and later as Manager of Operations Engineering for six months in 2013. Additionally, he spent nine years at BigBand Networks as a Principal Test Engineer and three years at MRV Communications as Director of Global Technical Operations from 2013 to 2016.
Educational Background
Tom Chau earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He furthered his education by obtaining an Executive Certificate in Technology, Operations and Supply Chain Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management. This educational background supports his expertise in operations and engineering.
Early Career in Engineering
Tom Chau began his career as a Test Engineer at Teradyne, where he worked for one year from 1999 to 2000. He then transitioned to Empirix as a Field Applications Engineer from 2000 to 2002. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in engineering and technical operations.