Nara Va

Nara Va is a seasoned Quality Engineering Manager with extensive experience in driving global quality, product reliability, and compliance initiatives across multiple industries. Currently at Impinj since October 2020, Nara previously held key positions at MicroVision Inc., where responsibilities included leading Quality Engineering teams in the US and China and developing Quality Management Systems aligned with TS 16949 and ISO 9001 standards. With a background in mechanical and electrical design, Nara has successfully launched MEMS mirror modules into mass production and has held various engineering management roles at companies such as Bio-Rad Laboratories, Outerwall, Intermec Technologies, AR Worldwide RF Modular, Spectrum Controls, Thomas & Betts Corporation, and NEC Computers Division. Nara holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations and Quality Management from Southwestern College and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Western Washington University.