Meet the Founder

Extensive experience leading manufacturing, supply chain, and quality operations. As COO at Archer, he oversees large-scale production, supply chain logistics, and operational efficiency. At Lighthouse Insight, he provides strategic guidance in engineering, factory design, and manufacturing process optimization. Tony also contributed to the development of tactical drone solutions supporting humanitarian and defense efforts in Ukraine, showcasing his ability to apply advanced manufacturing strategies in critical, real-world scenarios. His industry impact includes over two decades at Apple as Senior Director, where he led new product introduction and factory design on a global scale.

With a career spanning manufacturing, engineering, and operations leadership, Tony has driven innovation at the intersection of technology and production strategy. At Apple, he managed NPI and factory design for 23 years, ensuring smooth transitions from concept to mass production. Before that, he advanced display manufacturing and quality control as a Metrology Engineering Leader at Sony Electronics. In addition to his executive leadership at Archer, Tony serves as an Innovation Council Member at the Stimson Center, contributing to global discussions on manufacturing, technology, and operational excellence.

 Time Magazine’s Most Influential Gadgets of All Time

Tony is responsible for 4 of the top 10

“BuildQM gives manufacturers the operational reflexes they need to move faster, build smarter, and scale with confidence.”

- Tony Aghazarian

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