Roy Zamora, known as Prospero, has a diverse work experience in the field of failure analysis and quality assurance engineering. Prospero (Roy) started their career in 2000 at Sipex Corporation, where they worked as a Senior Failure Analysis and Quality Assurance Engineer. In this role, they focused on identifying root causes of integrated circuit failures and performing electrical characterization tests. Prospero (Roy) also conducted tests for electro-static sensitivity and latch-up on analog integrated circuits.
In 2004, Prospero joined CSR (Zoran Corporation) as a Senior Failure Analysis and Quality Assurance Engineer. During their time there, they analyzed failures of digital and analog mixed signal integrated circuits and delivered comprehensive failure analysis reports. Prospero (Roy) was responsible for using bench test equipment and on-die probing techniques to identify root causes and ensure that quality issues were documented and resolved.
In 2012, Prospero worked as a Senior Failure Analysis Technician at TESSERA/INVENSAS as a consultant. In this role, they performed detailed structural, chemical, mechanical, and electrical characterization of various products. Prospero (Roy) also prepared samples for cross-section analysis and captured detailed photographs using cameras and optical microscopes.
From 2018 to 2021, Prospero joined NIO as a System Validation Tech, focusing on system validation tasks.
Most recently, in 2020, Prospero joined QuantumScape as a Research and Development Technician.
Overall, Prospero Zamora has gained valuable experience in failure analysis, quality assurance, and research and development throughout their career.
Prospero (Roy) Zamora attended Heald College from 1997 to 1999, where they earned a Diploma in Electronics Service Technician. The program focused on Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Additionally, they obtained an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics, specializing in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, though the specific duration of this degree program is not provided.
October, 2020 - present