Catherine Aguado
Capipisa, Tanza,Cavite
Summary
Quality Assurance professional with 20 years of experience, specializing in Incoming Quality Assurance for Subcontractor and Material inspection, QA X-ray, Final Document checking, Engineering Support, Probe, and Buyoff processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Inspector
Analog Devices Inc.
Gateway Business Park, Javalera, General Trias Cavite
02.2006 - Current
Group Leader (Acting QA Supervisor from March 2024-present)
- Supported the quality control team in achieving operational goals.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control procedures and policies.
- Participated in external audit meetings to ensure compliance.
- Prepared relevant documentation and presentations for external audits.
- Updated specifications in Analog Libraries to reflect current standards.
- Checked and approved creepage and clearance quarterly samples and updated PVT forms.
- Facilitated engineering request approvals in IQA Engineering Support
- Update and send LRR (before)
- Recorded attendance and performance metrics of inspectors.
- Helped manage resource allocation to improve operational efficiency.
- Oversaw attendance and performance management of contingent workers.
Group Leader (Acting QA Trainer from Dec 2022 - Feb 2024)
- Create training materials and perform informational presentations about new specifications and processes.
- Mentor and train new operators in production procedures and train them for their work assignments.
- Update new specifications at Analog libraries.
- Cascade Inspectors with new processes and techniques.
- Quarterly percentage report of QA Crossroles.
- High lights/Low lights
- Certification/recertification of all QA's
Workday Learning Administration Support (2024-present)
- Covering our QA department, facilitating the completion and generation of ADPhils Training records.
- To make training records readily available to employees and managers.
- Initiated creation of new learning and development programs for the business.
- To gain insights into formal learning and development opportunities for the employees
QA X-Ray Group Leader (Dec 2020-November 2022)
- Perform radiation checks, start-up and calibration and update the checklist for A100R, Cheetah, and N160.
- Record the cycle time of all X-ray lots.
- Disposition and verification process for failed X-ray lots, including the creation of a user interface and the documentation of clear, high-quality photos.
- Sent weekly reports of rejected items, including FMECH, MRB#, and EQS#.
- Evaluate and decisively address defects based on established criteria and standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration
Philippine Merchant Marine School
Las Pinas City01-2003
Skills
Leadership
Flexibility
Problem- solving
Time tracking and reporting
Communication techniques
SAP transaction
Skilled in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Accomplishments
TQM ENTRIES
IQA HARMONIZATION (Phase 1) - Member (2024 Round 1)
It's About Time for X-ray Removal - Member (2024 Round 1)
X-RAY SBL - Member (2023 Round 3) (Best Methodology)
X-RAY MISSION POSSIBLE: REDUCE SAMPLES - Member (2023 Round 3)
The Great Simplification - Member (2023 Round 2)
Instapick: Fast and Accurate IQA Picking - Member (Best in Class Quest)
GrEAT ENTRIES
THE PLATFORM - Leader (2025 Round 3)
It’s IQA Priority - Leader (2025 Round 3)
Keep CoC I_SAFE - Leader (2025 Round 3)
creepy-age - Leader (2025 Round 3)
SUPER IMPOSE - Leader (2023 Round 2)
TRAY GAP - Leader (2023 Round 2)
CORRECTIVE MEASURES - Leader (2023 Round 2)
30 DAYS SCRAP - Leader (2023 Round 2)
THE 20-20-20 RULE - Leader (2023 Round 1)
CRITICAL ROLE - Leader (2023 Round 1)
STICKer with You - Leader (2021 Round 2)
INSIDE sticker is OUT - Member (2026 Round 1)
i- FOCUS MO - Member (2025 Round 3)
Gear Up & Go: PPE Issuance Log - Member (2025 Round 2)
Not Yet CoC Saved - Member (2025 Round 2)
Heads up, Gear up! - Member (2025 Round 2)
X-ray SBL Inclusion - Member (2025 Round 2)
FILE EXPRESS - Member (2025 Round 2)
Ion Outta Here! - Member (2025 Round 2)
Burst Test Elimination - Member (2025 Round 2)
The Merge Awakens -Member -(2025 Round 3)
i- FOCUS MO - Member (2025 Round 3)
My BUCKET List - Member (2025 Round 3)
THE INSULATIVE RACK -Member (2024 Round 1)
Moving Op Tray Jig - Member (2024 Round 1)
Feel Me, Gauge Me - Member (2024 Round 1)
DEMARCATION LINE - Member (2024 Round 1)
LABEL ME! - Member (2024 Round 1)
NO ONE NEEDS TO LOG - Member (2024 Round 1)
INSPECTION FREQUENCY - Member (2023 Round 3)
Check My Label (Buyoff) - Member (2023 Round 3)
CRAYONIZERS - Member (2023 Round 3)
THE X-FILES - Member (2023 Round 3)
Disney Line - Member (2023 Round 3)
TIME AFTER TIME - Member (2023 Round 3)
ESD Apparels Solution - Member (2023 Round 3)
The Termination Tape - Member (2023 Round 3)
EXPIRED ME NOT - Member (2023 Round 3)
MeronXan Failed Reason - Member (2023 Round 2)
DICE DICE BABY - Member (2023 Round 2)
XCODED - Member (2023 Round 2)
X Radiation: The Unknown Leakage - Member (2021 Round 2)
IQA MATERIAL @ GSR - Member (2021 Round 2)
I-Assist - Member (2021 Round 2)
Additional Information
Vigilantly detecting the Shifted Die on SBL hits in Bin 16 during FT 25C testing resulting in test failures ( July 15 2024)
Responsiveness to the demand (OTPamore 5/27/2021)
Detecting Test Escape related issue which prevented a potential customer return
Detecting lots affected by events in 2Q17 that prevented a potential customer return
Detecting various quality related issues in August 2017 which prevented a potential customer return
Detecting various quality related issues in 3Q15 which prevented a potential customer return
Detection of a mixed unit in an 8L SOIC lot during vismech sampling inspection last May 02, 2006 (a critical failure mode)
Certification
Achilles Aldave has sent you a Kudos for your exceptional support in the BOSCH LT8650SP Die Crack â Interim Activity (5/1/2026)
Ana Sta. Maria has sent you a Kudos for your very well presentation of IQA subcon flow during the TUV audit last Nov. 6, 2025.
Nancy Nicol has sent you a Kudos for your continued support throughout all customer audits (7/3/2025)
June Magbago has sent you a Kudos for supporting the CQC Audit (December 4 & 5, 2024) Audit Result: PASSED, Zero Audit Non-conformity.
Cheza Marie Mascardo has sent you a Kudos for supporting all the concerns for Clearance and Creepage PVT samples of 4Q24. (11/29/2024)
Ana Sta. Maria has sent you a Kudos for supporting the 100% reinspection of ADATE lots with FM/solder bridging QLTY issue thru providing HC & activity close monitoring. (9/25/2024)
Ana Sta. Maria has sent you a Kudos for your full support and effort on specs review and revision with regards to preparation for OPCENTER implementation on F2. (4/23/2024)
June Magbago has sent you a Kudos for supporting the Hella Automotive Customer Audit (VDA6.3) | Audit Dates: Jan. 11 & 12, 2024 | Audit Result: PASSED. 95%A.
June Magbago has sent you a Kudos for supporting the Continental Automotive (VDA6.3) Customer Audit. Audit Dates: Dec. 11 & 12, 2023 Audit Result: PASSED. 93%A.
Dan Tabirara has sent you a Kudos for your support and participation in the successful annual VDE inspection (9/12/2023)
Ana Sta. Maria has sent you a Kudos for exerting effort to adjust regular working schedule to accommodate B1 and B3 QA Operations Recertification completion. (5/24/2023)
Ana Sta. Maria has sent you a Kudos for spearheading the team on ensuring entries on Creating Great Together: Photo-Motto RevUp Challenge last WW320.
Jojo Pinlac has sent you a Kudos for accepting the challenge in making the XRAY Process more sustainable. This showcases you are a role model within QA Organization ( 3/2/2021)
Timeline
QA Inspector
Analog Devices Inc.
02.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration
Philippine Merchant Marine School