Chih Kang Kou

Chih Kang Kou is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in hardware and system architecture across multiple sectors, including consumer electronics and IoT. Currently serving as a Principal NPI Engineer at Toast since September 2021, Chih Kang Kou facilitates communication between R&D teams and various manufacturing partners to ensure product quality and production efficiency. Previous roles include Director at imec, where responsibilities involved managing R&D teams and customer engagement, and System Architect/Product Lead at 新金寶, focusing on IoT and audio product design. Chih Kang Kou's career began with positions at notable companies such as ADB, Foxconn, and Pegatron, where a strong foundation in hardware R&D was established. Chih Kang Kou holds an Associate’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the China Institute of Technology College and has previous educational qualifications in the same field from other institutions.