The Advisory
Thomas Lee — Hardware Operations & Manufacturing Advisor
Thomas Lee Founder, Atcon Consulting

Trusted advisor.
Hands-on operator.

Atcon Consulting helps seed and Series A consumer electronics companies scale procurement and manufacturing with the supplier strategy, cost discipline, and operational rigor that early-stage teams often can't build on their own.

The firm combines executive-level advisory — shaping sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial approach — with working-level execution support for the teams doing the day-to-day work. That combination is rare, and it's where the most value is created.

The work draws on a career built inside complex hardware programs: from chipset relationships and PLM systems to contract manufacturing transitions, manufacturing test redesign, and full supply chain operations at scale.

How We Engage

Why companies choose me
over full-time hires

  • Immediate access to executive supplier relationships
  • Enterprise KPI discipline without the 6-month ramp-up
  • Startup-speed execution with proven methodologies
  • Measurable outcomes in weeks, not months
  • Flexible engagement models that match your needs
Recommendations

What leaders say

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Thomas brought a rare combination of strategic thinking and operational credibility. He shaped our supplier approach at a level that changed how we thought about the whole program — and then stayed in it to make sure the execution matched the strategy.

Donovan Prostrollo
Donovan Prostrollo VP of Marketing, Calix
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We were stuck on a cost problem that our team couldn't break open. Thomas came in, understood the commercial and operational dynamics quickly, and gave us the leverage and the path to actually solve it. His CM relationships made a real difference.

Bhaskar Bose
Bhaskar Bose VP of Engineering · Blast Motion
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Thomas helped us reduce manufacturing costs by 25% in 6 weeks while simultaneously building our supplier relationships. His ability to execute while providing strategic guidance is rare — we've been able to scale without the 6-month VP hiring cycle.

Roger Weingarth
Roger Weingarth COO · Blast Motion
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I had the pleasure of recruiting Thomas at Occam Networks and then got to watch him leverage his energy, passion and smarts to become a leader in the Supply Chain and Procurement space. Thomas works hard on behalf of his company and also for his vendors and partners to maintain the health and integrity of the Supply Chain. He's an asset to any organization.

Darren Archbold
Darren Archbold Sales Leader, Occam Networks
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Thomas is an energetic, results-oriented individual who has successfully managed a global supply chain. At Occam Networks, he was given aggressive cost reduction goals — he identified the commodities to target and executed the plan with key suppliers to exceed those targets.

Stan Lim
Stan Lim VP, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations · zSpace
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Thomas is an outstanding supplier program manager. During his tenure with Occam, he was successful in negotiating OEM product agreements across both China and Taiwan based suppliers. His hands-on involvement was the primary reason Occam was able to deliver and support multiple product platforms — he was tireless in working with our partners.

Dave Mason
Dave Mason Former Senior Vice President · NetApp
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Thomas stepped into his production management role at Impinj with both feet. His self-starter attitude made him perfect to manage subcontractors located all over the world. He negotiated supply contracts and price reductions successfully while managing upside output from multiple factories across the US and Asia.

John Quist
John Quist VP Operations · Impinj (Retired)
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Thomas is truly a global operations and supply chain professional. He understands the global supply chain market and is well connected with key suppliers. His problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence have earned him respect from the supplier community and long-term strategic partnerships.

Bill Fu
Bill Fu Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations · Lam Research
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I worked closely with Thomas for four years and would highly recommend him for any supply chain position. He's extremely driven with a strong get-it-done attitude. His execution skills have always been tremendous, and his growth into shaping strategy, influencing relationships, and conducting business globally at higher management levels has been impressive.

Shelly Weber
Shelly Weber Director, Sourcing Supply Chain · Microsoft
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Thomas and I worked together on developing PCB cost reduction strategies. He's highly motivated, knowledgeable, and quick on the uptake — a self-starter with effective communication skills that let him work smoothly with all our partners and at every level of the organization.

Rick Narveson
Rick Narveson Advanced Manufacturing Engineer · Google
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