Who is Reza Nikfar?

Reza Nikfar

Reza Nikfar is an accomplished, success-driven executive, and offers a solid history of ramping up start-up operations from inception and planning to high volume production in the storage media and the solar operations fields reaching industry leadership positions and profitability. Reza Nikfar has been a leader of domestic and international multi-site manufacturing operations, planning and building out manufacturing plants in Asia, and pioneering new technologies with a keen focus on implementing new processes, cost reduction, and high yields. Reza Nikfar has attained the title of Six Sigma Champion trained in implementing Lean Manufacturing principles with proven ability to multi-task in dynamic environments with conflicting priorities. Reza Nikfar is recognized as results-focused and loyal to the team and its success and in driving team achievement, optimizing production efficiencies, and supporting customers. Reza Nikfar is a strong communicator able to interact and build relationships with clients and staff at all organizational levels and from diverse cultural backgrounds. Reza Nikfar is adept in leading and coaching cross-functional teams to take personal ownership in projects and meet corporate expectations.

How Manufacturing has benefited from the help of Reza Nikfar

PROFILE OF REZA NIKFAR

Reza Nikfar has been a leader of domestic and international multi-site manufacturing operations, planning and building out manufacturing plants in Asia, and pioneering new technologies with a keen focus on implementing new processes, cost reduction, and high yields.

While working for one of America’s largest tech manufacturers Reza Nikfar directed all manufacturing operations in Singapore including maintenance, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and equipment engineering. Reza Nikfar provided leadership for six direct reports including Executive Director of Process/Equipment Engineering, Executive Director of Manufacturing, and Director of Facilities. Responsible for 3700 personnel. Managed $320M annual capital budget and $250M quarterly operations spend. Directed team of eight Six Sigma Black Belts and Master Black Belt. Interfaced with HR, materials, and IT groups.

Reza Nikfar’s Executive Stats

•  Due to the work of Reza Nikfar he expanded Asia operations from 14 million units quarterly production capacity and 1500 employees to produce 60 million units per quarter and employ 2,000 engineering and manufacturing personnel by establishing 500,000 square foot greenfield factory in Singapore.
• Reza Nikfar pioneered introduction and volume ramp of Lean Sputtering Equipment
• Reza Nikfar Facilitated ~40% increase in platinum target utilization and ~30% in rutinum target utilization by implementing next generation cathode platform and rotating pole design for Perpendicular Media Recording (PMR) product.
• Reza Nikfar reduced sputter expenses from a run rate of $0.07 to $0.05 CPC within one quarter by implementing cost saving measures and migrating high volume consumable fabrication to low cost region
• Reza Nikfar Enabled the company to reduce dependency on external media suppliers, improve profit margins, launch latest technology drives to market ahead of competitors, and capture additional revenue by leading equipment installation and ramp into PMR volume production. Achieved 50% to 66% OEE within maximum of 10 weeks from installation dates
• Accelerated product launch time by transitioning bulk of product development efforts from United States to Asia
• Cut spare part costs 30% by sourcing equipment suppliers in China
• Set-up third greenfield factory at 30%+ cost reduction by working with local suppliers in Singapore to build plant equipment
• Reza Nikfar Secured grant funding from Singapore Economic Development Board for engineer and new product training

Reza Nikfar and Business Consulting Expertise

Mr. Nikfar is well versed in what it takes to run a successful manufacturing operation. Just by looking at his numbers of growth, one would be very inclined to have his expertise for any manufacturing project. Mr. Nikfar is currently pursuing innovative technologies and finding ways to efficiently manufacture them. To read more about the work of Mr. Nikfar or get in contact with him we suggest you visit http://rezanikfar.com and read more.

At Your Pro SEO we are grateful for the association with Mr. Nikfar and the expertise he brings to certain aspects of our internet marketing business. Having attended Harvard Business school Mr. Nikfar has many connections which help Your Pro SEO offer the best SEO solutions in the industry. The creative and technical aspects of our work are very unique and benefit from the hard devoted work of each team member, including outside consultant like Mr. Nikfar.

Summary of Reza Nikfar

What others are saying about Reza Nikfar:

“I have known Reza Nikfar for 15 plus years, and I know just about everything about him,

as he is a great communicator. Reza worked with me when I was designing a in-house solar plan with my most recent venture. We had a wonderful team and our results were beyond expectations, it was fun and exciting. Reza Nikfar’s participation and role in the company’s success was a testament to the dedication and commitment Reza Nikfar always put forth.

Depend upon Reza Nikfar in all aspects of business and life, Reza Nikfar will be on time, on budget, he is self-motivated, and an excellent spokesman for himself, his company, your company, and to the general business public. He is a healer of sick companies, his previous experience at Seagate Technologies is invaluable.

Reza Nikfar is a fantastic father; just ask his children where he was the contributor to their well-being, values, and morals during their formative years. His children love and respect their father, and know that he will always be there for them. Reza Nikfar is proud of his children.

I have the utmost respect for Reza Nikfar as a person and as a business leader, I know that he will succeed and wish him the best of everything he continues to pursue.”

Reza Nikfar’s most fundamental task is to increase visibility and awareness of the importance of manufacturing to our society and preserve and enhance our nation’s manufacturing capability. For more on Reza Nikfar please visit http://yourproseo.com/reza-nikfar/

The Ariel Atom Comparison by Reza Nikfar

There are 5 cars I would not mind showing up in my garage one morning. Don't get me wrong I love the cars I have and they are just right for me, but there are those days I wish I could take one of these for a spin. Now, I know what you are thinking and you are absolutely not alone, can some of these even be considered "cars?" 

What Makes a Car Fast? It's not just a Big Engine.

Well the division of motor vehicles allows them to be called cars and they are the fastest of the fast automobiles on the planet. I have been fortunate to climb behind the wheel of some very adept cars and trucks, to build others, and even to own a few, even been able to get my dream car, but these are in a different league. These are the 5 best rated automobiles in the world, when it comes to their horsepower-to-weight-ratio. Lighter means faster; some of these cars are not outfitted with massive engines, but their gross vehicle weight is very light. Some of these cars are as familiar as the Toyota Prius is to a group on tree-huggers and others are virtually unknown. The one thing that they have in common is tremendous horsepower and light weight, which makes them scary fast and (for me at least) very desirable.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1

An old favorite, known as the Blue Devil, proves that it can continue to compete. Coming in with a horsepower-to-weight-ratio of .198, that is 3,219-lbs. of curb weight and 638-horsepower (don’t forget 604 lb.-ft. of torque). The Blue devil is equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine and can achieve 60 mph, from a dead-stop, in just 3.9-seconds. The price tag is a reasonable $115,000.               

2014 Caparo T1

The British made Capato T1 is basically a street-legal (in the U.K.) Formula-One car. It is fitted with a thin carbon-fiber body over an aluminum monocoque racing chassis. Powered by a 3.5-liter turbocharged V8 engine, which produces 575-horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque, the T1 can bolt from 0-60 mph in just 2.5-seconds. The horsepower to weight ratio for the T1 is .55 horsepower per pound. It seats two (not comfortably) and the cost is approximately $400,000.                  

2013 SSC Ultimate Aero CCX

SSC North America, formerly known as Shelby Super Cars, offers the SSC Ultimate Aero CCX. With a horsepower-to-weight-ratio of .46 and a top speed of 278 mph, this is truly one of the fastest cars in the world. An astounding 1,300-horsepower are extracted from the 6.9-liter twin turbocharged V8 engine and the approximate price is $655,000.      

2013 Ariel Atom V8

With a curb weight of just 1,212-lbs. and a 500-horsepower rating, the Ariel Atom V8 has a power-to-weight-ratio of .41. For a price of $160,000, you get what amounts to an oversized go-kart with a 3.0-liter Ariel Atom V8 engine in a state-of-the-art exoskeletal racing chassis, which can go from 0-60 mph in only 2.9-seconds.                                   

2014 Koenigsegg Agera S

Manufactured in Switzerland and named after a Swedish word which means “to act” or “to take action”, the Agera S is equipped with a twin turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 producing 1,140-horsepower and 900 lb.-ft. of torque. The Agera S has a price of $2.5-million, a horsepower-to-weight-ratio rating of .40, and a top speed of 273 mph.

BBC's Episode on the Ariel Atom.

In conclusion, there are some dang fast cars out there! In fact there are these 5. If you ever get the chance to watch the BBC's famous television program "Top Gear" you should find the episode on the Ariel Atom. You will not only be extremely entertained but you will be able to see this car put to the test. My personal favorite is when Jeremy Clarkson sits behind the wheel of the Atom, and nearly has his face ripped off by the extreme speed.

Watch this Video of a Longboarder racing a Mercedes!

Downhill champion Decio Lourenco competes his skills with the revolutionary A 45 AMG®.

Fuel consumption (combined): 7.1-6.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions (combined): 165-161 g/km*

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5 Things to Consider When Buying a Used Hybrid Car

Buying a hybrid car may be an appealing way to save money on gas and to be a hip "green" environmentalist, but the off-the-lot price of a new hybrid car is often a stopper for many new-car buyers. One way to avoid the extra cost of many hybrid cars (compared to the traditional gas guzzler) is to buy a used hybrid car. Now that hybrid cars have been on the market and road tested for several years, it is easier than ever to find a used model that suits your needs for a satisfiable price. Make sure you're satisfied with these 5 factors to determine if a used hybrid car is right for you.

1.) You drive at least the average number of miles or more

 While you can save money by buying a used hybrid car, some used hybrids still cost more than their used gas consumption counterpart. While the price difference generally isn't as dramatic as it is on new cars, you will still take longer to regain your additional investment. Hybrid cars get better fuel economy or miles/gallon, so the more miles you drive, the faster you will regain the extra cost. To get to the break-even point the you should be someone who drives around 12,000 or more miles per year.

2.) You have a dealer or independent hybrid mechanic conveniently located

While any mechanic can handle some of the repairs and maintenance on a hybrid car, you will still need to bring your hybrid car to the dealership or an independent mechanic with hybrid training for the complete plethora of hybrid cars and repairs. Make sure there is a dealership or mechanic located near you that is qualified and trained to work on the hybrid car you are considering buying to save time and prevent a myriad of headaches.

3.) A More Expensive Insurance Premium

You are comfortable with the extra cost of auto insurance, oddly enough it cost more to insure a hybrid car. Hybrids are often touted as cheaper to own because of the cost savings in fuel, but many hybrids cost more to insure than their gasoline based vehicles. Contact your local car insurance agent to get a quote on the model you are thing of buying. You'll be fully aware of your car insurance costs before you make your purchase.

4.) Have the Hybrid Car's Powertrain Thoroughly Inspected

Buying a certified pre-owned car is important or having a qualified independent mechanic  thoroughly inspect the hybrid car before you buy it. Be confident you are buying a used car that is in proper shape with no hidden problems is important regardless of what model you buy, but with hybrid cars there is often a greater concern due to the hybrid powertrain. For added peace of mind, use an independent mechanic with hybrid car expertise to thoroughly inspect any cars you are interested in buying from private parties. Or, buy a hybrid car that has been certified preowned, or CPO, through the automaker. Toyota has a separate CPO program for hybrids. All of the automakers that sell hybrid cars will certify these cars through their standard CPO program.

5.) Understand Charging time, and Charge Duration

Remember that a hybrid car needs to be charged after the charge is depleted, and unlike its gasoline counterpart it takes longer than two minutes to replenish the fuel supply. Charging times differentiate quite a bit depending on your model of hybrid car. When you purchase be sure to have a safe charging station prepared for your hybrid car wherever you plan to store the vehicle.

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