Alex Zhang
About Alex Zhang
Alex Zhang is a Project Manager at DJI in Tokyo, Japan, where he has worked since 2017. He specializes in managing cross-cultural teams and resolving conflicts in joint projects, utilizing his trilingual proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, and English.
Work at DJI
Alex Zhang has been employed at DJI as a Project Manager since 2017. Based in Tokyo, Japan, he has accumulated seven years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing projects and ensuring they stay on schedule. He utilizes his trilingual proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, and English to effectively negotiate with OEM and ODM partners and suppliers. His role also involves resolving misunderstandings and conflicts between different organizations, which is crucial for maintaining project timelines.
Previous Experience at Tianma Microelectronics
Before joining DJI, Alex Zhang worked at Tianma Microelectronics as an Assistant Research Manager from 2012 to 2016. During his four years in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, he contributed to various research initiatives. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his project management skills and understanding of the technical aspects of engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Alex Zhang holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ritsumeikan University, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also attended East China University of Science and Technology for a year in a Master's program in Mechanical Engineering before transitioning to Ritsumeikan. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanics from Tianjin University, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and project management.
Experience at SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.
Prior to his role at Tianma Microelectronics, Alex Zhang served as Chief Mechanical Engineer at SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. from 2008 to 2012 in Kyoto, Japan. His four years in this position involved overseeing mechanical engineering projects and contributing to the development of engineering solutions. This experience further enhanced his technical expertise and project management capabilities.
Cross-Cultural Team Management
In his current role at DJI, Alex Zhang successfully manages cross-cultural teams in joint lens development projects that involve collaboration between teams from China, Japan, and Sweden. His ability to navigate cultural differences and facilitate communication among diverse teams is essential for the success of these international projects. He acts as a liaison for international contract negotiations, including non-disclosure agreements and R&D development framework agreements.