Milagros Yien Liu

Northern Europe Lead Strategy Implementation Manager

2023

Leading Hilti's New Group Strategy development and consequent implementation for Northern Europe. Countries responsible: GB, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark & Ireland

Founding Member

2023

Investment committee and Angel Investor

2022

7 investments completed: Threads Styling, Labstep, OneCarNow!, Voicy, AOW and more to come

Associate, Junior engagement manager

2020 - 2023

Junior engagement manager focused on product leadership, growth strategy, go-to-market strategy, digital build & transformation and ecosystems development across multiple sectors including advanced industries, tech, public sector, pharma and healthcare Data-driven decision making mentality with great people skills - experience collaborating directly with C-level executives of major businesses and ability to build strong relationships with external partners as well as internal stakeholders

Google Hardware - Product Design Engineering PM

2014 - 2019

Product design PM - - Projects include Google Max, Google Mini, Nest wifi router - EPM for Advanced Textile/Soft-goods and leather - Led large cross-functional team including industrial design, UX, electrical, thermal, reliability, compliance. manufacturing engineers - Developed clear OKRs/metrics and milestones to closely monitor results and adjust strategy - Led engineering activities from concept to “design for manufacturing”, to mass production, building C-level relationships with multiple suppliers and partners

Google Glass - Industrial Design/EPM

2014 - 2017

Google [X] – Google Glass & Wearables Industrial Design/Mechanical Engineering Project Manager (ID PM, PD EPM) - Module TPM & Accessories TPM Modules include battery, camera, Power adaptors, mag connectors, soft goods etc.

Account manager

2012 - 2014

Business development manager for connectors and cables Clients include: Apple, Square, Nestlabs, various hardware startups

New Product Introduction EPM - iPhone and iPods

2010 - 2012

Engineering Project manager at iPEG devision (SHZBG) for iPhone and iPod enclosure team. Projects include iPhone 4s, iPod touch 4th generation, 5th generation • Lead cross-functional team and China teams to resolve engineering issues seen from drop build all the way to mass production and field returns. • Located in China Shenzhen, Guanlan Factory for 2 years. • Work closely with Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to identify/prioritize/risk assess engineering/quality improvements qualifications • Work with the project leads to identify and mitigate risks in a timely manner to avoid impact to delivery timelines or product quality. • Work cross functionally with Mechanical Engineers and FEA teams to develop recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities and associated business systems.

Industrial Engineering Intern

2009 - 2009