Certified Professionals

Tay (also known as CS) has been with the Canmax Group, China’s leading manufacturer and provider of ESD control and critical environment (CE) solutions, since 2001. He began his CE career in 1995 in Malaysia, setting up and operating an ISO Class 4 cleanroom laundry, and later led the setup of two cleanroom facilities in China, serving major global players in the HDD, semiconductor, FPD, and EMS industries.

Having developed an appreciation of the value of learning from professionals in the industry, Tay actively participates in ESDA and IEST symposia and activities across Asia and the U.S. He earned the ESDA Professional Program Manager certification in 2013 and currently serves on the ESDA Board of Directors and its Technical and Advisory Support Committee.

Tay is also a voting member of IEST working groups responsible for cleanroom industry standards on garments, wipers, gloves, and documentation.

Credential ID: https://esdcertification.esda.org/en/c/88561ef4ddf94d41bfe51eaafe6635b4

Tay (also known as CS) has been with the Canmax Group, China’s leading manufacturer and provider of ESD control and critical environment (CE) solutions, since 2001. He began his CE career in 1995 in Malaysia, setting up and operating an ISO Class 4 cleanroom laundry, and later led the setup of two cleanroom facilities in China, serving major global players in the HDD, semiconductor, FPD, and EMS industries.

Having developed an appreciation of the value of learning from professionals in the industry, Tay actively participates in ESDA and IEST symposia and activities across Asia and the U.S. He earned the ESDA Professional Program Manager certification in 2013 and currently serves on the ESDA Board of Directors and its Technical and Advisory Support Committee.

Tay is also a voting member of IEST working groups responsible for cleanroom industry standards on garments, wipers, gloves, and documentation.

Credential ID: https://esdcertification.esda.org/c/e2858552664d449eac8f294f1e89e429

Chonlada Chalarat is an ESD Control Senior Engineer at Seagate Technology, Nakorn Ratchasima, Thailand. Chonlada has been employed at Seagate since 2011 as an ESD Control Engineer.

Chonlada graduated with a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering (2009) from Mahidol University, Thailand, then with a master degree in Engineering Management (Industrial Engineering) (2016) from Kasetsart University, Thailand.

Credential ID: https://esdcertification.esda.org/en/c/4e14ceed60b242c1b4e86f20ea9d4bbe

Chris has a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Management from the State University of New York (SUNY), Empire State Campus.  Currently he is an active member of the Trek, Inc. sales team, where he provides technical and application assistance to customers.  Since 1993, Chris has been affiliated with various sectors of the semiconductor / thin films industry, such as ENI Power Systems and Balzers, Inc.  Chris also served in the USAF as an Avionics Technician, repairing RF communication and navigation equipment. 

In addition to his membership with the Electrostatic Discharge Association, he is presently a member of the American Vacuum Society and the Electrostatics Society of America.  He presently holds an FCC General Radio Telephone license. 

Chris shares his love for the outdoors with his wife Deanne.  Chris' hobbies include auto sports (NHRA drag racing), sport shooting, hunting and fishing, and auto restoration.

Credential ID: 770ba149ddfe41bc848f8456d450f330