I’m Nazario L. Rosales, an engineering and product-design professional with decades of hands-on experience in hardware development, project management, and leadership across manufacturing, education, and tech-driven environments. I’ve built and run a furniture business, led embedded hardware programs at Emerson, and guided multi-disciplinary design teams toward practical, reliable solutions. I’m passionate about translating complex technical needs into user-focused, manufacturable results while fostering collaborative, growth-oriented teams. I believe in applying rigorous engineering thinking to real-world challenges, mentoring talent, and continuously improving processes. My background spans both the classroom and the production floor—ranging from calibration and ISO quality initiatives to TL9000 alignment and cost-reduction efforts—always with an eye toward delivering value to customers, partners, and students alike.

Nazario L. Rosales

I’m Nazario L. Rosales, an engineering and product-design professional with decades of hands-on experience in hardware development, project management, and leadership across manufacturing, education, and tech-driven environments. I’ve built and run a furniture business, led embedded hardware programs at Emerson, and guided multi-disciplinary design teams toward practical, reliable solutions. I’m passionate about translating complex technical needs into user-focused, manufacturable results while fostering collaborative, growth-oriented teams. I believe in applying rigorous engineering thinking to real-world challenges, mentoring talent, and continuously improving processes. My background spans both the classroom and the production floor—ranging from calibration and ISO quality initiatives to TL9000 alignment and cost-reduction efforts—always with an eye toward delivering value to customers, partners, and students alike.

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I’m Nazario L. Rosales, an engineering and product-design professional with decades of hands-on experience in hardware development, project management, and leadership across manufacturing, education, and tech-driven environments. I’ve built and run a furniture business, led embedded hardware programs at Emerson, and guided multi-disciplinary design teams toward practical, reliable solutions. I’m passionate about translating complex technical needs into user-focused, manufacturable results while fostering collaborative, growth-oriented teams.

I believe in applying rigorous engineering thinking to real-world challenges, mentoring talent, and continuously improving processes. My background spans both the classroom and the production floor—ranging from calibration and ISO quality initiatives to TL9000 alignment and cost-reduction efforts—always with an eye toward delivering value to customers, partners, and students alike.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Manager at Stofly Furniture
November 1, 2016 - July 1, 2025
Established and managed the furniture business; designs, builds, and installs furniture using materials including hardwood, softwood, plywood, melamine, MDF, glass, stone, leather, and more. Responsible for end-to-end operations and customer satisfaction.
Program Manager at Emerson Network Power – Embedded Power (Artesyn Embedded Technologies and Advanced Energy)
April 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Led new product development initiatives in a customer-facing role, coordinating hardware/software development, engineering tests, manufacturing tests, pilot runs, and handover to mass production for predominantly U.S.-based customers. Conducted weekly conference calls with customers.
Design Manager at Emerson Network Power – Embedded Power (Artesyn Embedded Technologies and Advanced Energy)
January 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Managed three design teams (about 10 engineers each) covering new product development and after-sales support. Served as a primary customer-facing liaison for design-related needs with U.S. and China-based customers.
Hardware Development Manager/Project Manager at Emerson Network Power – Embedded Computing (Artesyn Embedded Technologies and Advanced Energy)
March 1, 2007 - December 1, 2011
Led four design teams (7 engineers each) for new product development, sustaining, and cost-reduction initiatives. Collaborated with marketing and sales to align technology roadmaps with customer needs; implemented TL9000 procedures and training; contributed to global cost-reduction adaptations.
Team Lead/Design Engineer at Lexmark Research & Development Corporation (Now Xerox Lexmark)
May 1, 2004 - March 1, 2007
Led the Laser Scanning Unit (LSU) team in the Mono Printer Test Department; prepared design proposals, built LSU testers for cost and performance monitoring, investigated defects, supported product development, and performed planning and training.
Assistant Manager at Pentax Cebu Philippines Corp.
March 1, 1999 - May 1, 2004
Supervised daily operations of the Camera Technical Department (16 engineers and 13 technicians); performed calibration and preventive maintenance for ISO 9002 certification; investigated camera defects and provided countermeasures; supported production with root-cause analyses and jig designs; conducted internal quality audits and training.
Instructor at University of San Carlos
April 1, 1989 - March 1, 1999
Taught Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering courses; contributed to curriculum and mentoring.
Project Manager, Maintenance and Calibration Workshop at University of San Carlos
June 1, 1995 - March 1, 1999
Managed the establishment and operation of the Maintenance and Calibration Workshop (in collaboration with NUFFIC, the Netherlands) to support academic activities and local industry projects; delivered training in electrical troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance; designed and fabricated electronic assemblies.
Chairman, Computer Engineering Department at University of San Carlos
November 1, 1994 - May 1, 1995
Oversaw department operations with 17 faculty members while teaching; leadership role in department administration.
Assistant Chairman for Laboratories at University of San Carlos
June 1, 1994 - October 1, 1994
Managed multiple laboratories and equipment acquisition; supervised lab operations.
Research Leader at University of San Carlos
June 1, 1992 - June 1, 1993
Led the Computer-Controlled Data Gatherer Project funded by PCASTRD under DOST; coordinated research activities.
Software Programmer at Circuit City Systems
November 1, 1988 - April 1, 1989
Developed software solutions; contributed to projects including production monitoring and data updates.
Program Manager at Emerson Network Power – Embedded Power (Artesyn Embedded Technologies / Advanced Energy)
April 1, 2014 - November 30, 2016
Customer-facing role managing new product development, including hardware/software development, engineering tests, manufacturing tests, pilot manufacturing, and handover to mass production. Primary customers were U.S.-based; weekly conference calls and cross-functional coordination with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Design Manager at Emerson Network Power – Embedded Power (Artesyn Embedded Technologies / Advanced Energy)
January 1, 2012 - April 30, 2014
Managed three design teams (each about 10 engineers): two for new product development and one for after-sales support. Served in a customer-facing capacity, coordinating with Product Engineers and customers in the U.S. and China for after-sales activities.
Hardware Development Manager/Project Manager at Emerson Network Power – Embedded Computing (Artesyn Embedded Technologies / Advanced Energy)
March 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Led four design teams (7 engineers each) for new product development, sustaining engineering, and cost reduction. Collaborated with marketing and sales to align technology roadmaps with customer needs across the U.S., Germany, Norway, and China. Key accomplishments included developing project schedules and cost estimations (targets within ±5%), proposing global cost-reduction adaptations, and directing TL9000 procedures and training for new hires.

Education

M.S. in Engineering (Major in Computer Engineering) at University of San Carlos, Cebu City
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Earned 12 units
B.S. in Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE Licensure) at University of San Carlos, Cebu City
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1988
Graduate
Secondary at Urios College, Butuan City
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1982
Primary at Urios College, Butuan City
January 1, 1972 - January 1, 1978

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
October 12, 2009 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Wholesale & Distribution

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

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