Summary
Daniel Zou is a Packaging Engineer based in San Jose, California with a decade of experience specializing in packaging, assembly, and surface-mount process development. He combines hands-on expertise with a strong background in materials engineering and data-driven problem solving to optimize assembly equipment and materials for high-volume production. His career includes roles at Apple, Lumentum, Avago Technologies and NeoPhotonics, where he led lab operations and new product introductions that translated complex material science into reliable, manufacturable processes. He also maintains a professional portfolio at danielzou.com, reflecting a blend of lab-floor troubleshooting and analytical process development that often uncovers root causes others miss.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
San José State University