John Melikyan

John Melikyan has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. John is currently serving as the President and Co-Founder of Kali Audio, a leading manufacturer of audio technologies. Prior to this, they worked at HARMAN International as a Sourcing Category Manager and Supply Chain Analyst, where they played a crucial role in managing inventory and optimizing the supply chain. Before that, they worked at Circor Aerospace / Aerodyne as a Materials Planner, focusing on supply and demand planning and implementing strategies like 6S, Kaizen, and Kanban. John also served as a Supply Chain Administrator at Data Direct Networks, Inc. and gained experience in negotiating prices with suppliers and purchasing various commodities for production. Additionally, John worked as an Accountant's Assistant at California State University, Northridge, and as a Desktop Support Specialist at Benefits Group WorldWide. In their earlier career, they were involved in electronic insurance billing at Sam Hunanian Dental Office, where they created a database and handled billing processes. Throughout their work experience, John has showcased their expertise in inventory management, supply chain optimization, and financial data management.

John Melikyan attended Clark Magnet High School. After graduating, they went on to attend Glendale Community College from 2005 to 2008, where they obtained a degree in Business Administration. Following this, they enrolled at California State University of Northridge from 2009 to 2013, where they studied Supply Chain Management and Business Administration.