Summary
Daniel Zou is a Packaging Engineer with 11 years of hands-on experience designing and scaling assembly and surface-mount processes for high-volume photonics and electronics products. He has led packaging development and lab management roles at Apple, Lumentum, Avago, and NeoPhotonics, driving new product introductions through keen problem solving, data-driven process optimization, and materials engineering expertise. Daniel is particularly strong with a wide range of assembly and SMT equipment and has a track record of turning complex manufacturing challenges into repeatable, manufacturable solutions. Based in San Jose and holding a Master’s in Materials Engineering from San Jose State University, he combines deep technical knowledge with practical shop-floor leadership. An understated strength is his ability to translate materials science nuances into process controls that reduce variability and accelerate time-to-market.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
San José State University