Simon Chun Huang | IEC 62368-1 Expert | CB Certification & Product Safety Executive

Summary

Executive leader with 20+ years in Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC), specializing in electrical and electronic product safety, regulatory compliance, and global certification governance. Proven in leading multi-site certification operations, strengthening accreditation frameworks (ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, OSHA, SCC, IECEE), and driving organizational performance through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Technical Expertise

IEC 62368-1 — Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment safety; hazard-based safety engineering (HBSE) evaluations, transition leadership from IEC 60950-1 / IEC 60065
IECEE CB Scheme & CB Certification — Global CB Test Certificates and CB Test Reports accepted across 50+ member countries; NCB/CBTL coordination
NRTL Certification — OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory programs for US market access (cETLus / Nemko)
National certifications — SCC (Canada), CE/UKCA (Europe), and APAC market approvals
Accreditation frameworks — ISO/IEC 17065 (product certification bodies), ISO/IEC 17025 (testing laboratories), ISO/IEC 17020 (inspection bodies)

Core Leadership Competencies

Electrical & Electronic Certification Programs (CB Scheme, NRTL, National Certifications)
ISO/IEC 17065 · ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
P&L Ownership · Budgeting · Margin Optimization
Operational Excellence · KPI/SLA Governance · Capacity Optimization
Regulatory Compliance · Risk Management · Technical Governance
People Leadership & Development — workforce planning, mentoring, succession
Cross-Functional Collaboration (Quality, Engineering, Sales, Regulatory)
Client Engagement · Escalation Management · Strategic Partnerships
Digital Enablement · Workflow Standardization · Continuous Improvement
Executive Leadership — aligning technical governance with business strategy
Cross-Cultural Influence across Canada, China, Europe, and the U.S.

Professional Experience

Manager, Regulatory & Compliance

CoolIT Systems — Calgary, AB 2026 – Present

Lead regulatory compliance and certification governance for advanced cooling technologies in global data center and HPC markets. Ensure compliance with electrical safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements across North America, EU, and APAC. Manage certification documentation and mentor compliance specialists. Represent the company in regulatory discussions and standards development.

Member, Center of Excellence / Senior Certification Engineer

Nemko Group — Ottawa, ON & Shenzhen/Guangzhou, China 2023 – 2026

Provided global technical leadership, ensuring consistent interpretation of electrical safety standards and supporting SCC and OSHA accreditations.

Safety Lab Manager, Nemko Canada Inc.

Nemko Group — Ottawa, ON 2021 – 2026

Led multi-site laboratory operations, managing budgets, accreditation scopes, and improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Product Safety Specialist / Nemko Group Verificator (NGV)

Nemko Group 2008 – 2021

Executed complex electrical safety evaluations and mentored junior engineers.

Deputy General Manager, Nemko China

Nemko Group — China 2005 – 2007

Oversaw operations across three sites, ensuring governance, compliance, and KPI reporting.

Office Manager → Project Specialist, Nemko China

Nemko Group — Guangzhou, China 2002 – 2005

Established the Guangzhou office and built operational infrastructure; managed project progress, client communication, and delivery timelines.

Industry & Standards Engagement

Member, Canadian National Committee of the IECEE (CNC/IECEE)
Member, IECEE Working Groups and Task Forces
Member & Peer Reviewer, IEEE ISPCE / PSCS Technical Committees
Contributor to global governance and international standards development

Education

Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa

Executive MBA Candidate

Jilin University

Bachelor's Degree, English for Economic & Trade — Minor: Auxiliary Engineering of Computer

Languages & Additional Information

English — FluentMandarin — NativeCantonese — Native

Eligible and experienced in global travel for audits, client meetings, and standards committees
Valid driver's license
Comfortable operating in matrixed, multinational TIC organizations

Get in Touch

Open to executive leadership opportunities in TIC, regulatory affairs, and certification operations.

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