About
A visionary semiconductor executive with over two decades of progressive leadership, specializing in analog/mixed-signal IC design, SoC integration, and complex product development. Proven leader of global, cross-functional teams, adept at orchestrating high-impact solutions for AI, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer applications. Expertise spans advanced power management, semiconductor manufacturing, and strategic system architecture, consistently driving innovation, optimizing performance, and fostering collaboration across engineering and operations.
Work
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Led global engineering teams responsible for SoC integration and advanced analog/power delivery for high-performance data center and AI chipsets.
Highlights
Led global engineering teams (50+ engineers across multiple sites) responsible for SoC integration and advanced analog/power delivery for Intel's high-performance data center and AI chipsets.
Drove strategic initiatives that significantly improved performance, reduced power consumption by up to 15%, and optimized cost-efficiency for next-generation Xeon and custom silicon platforms, directly impacting product competitiveness and market share.
Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with architecture, design, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and successful product delivery.
Implemented process improvements that accelerated design cycles by 10% and enhanced first-pass silicon success rates for complex designs.
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Directed the architecture and roadmap for critical analog IP blocks across server and AI chip portfolios.
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Directed the architecture and roadmap for critical analog IP blocks across Intel's server and AI chip portfolios, impacting multiple product generations.
Defined and executed comprehensive analog SoC integration strategies, leading cross-site development efforts and managing a portfolio of complex IP designs.
Collaborated with system architects and product teams to translate high-level requirements into robust, scalable analog solutions, reducing design iterations by 20%.
Mentored and grew a team of senior architects, fostering innovation and technical excellence in mixed-signal design.
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Led multi-product analog and power IC design teams, driving roadmap alignment for Tier-1 industrial and automotive clients.
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Led multiple analog and power IC design teams (totaling 15+ engineers) responsible for end-to-end product development, from concept to mass production.
Successfully delivered 5 new products to market, generating significant revenue growth and expanding market penetration in industrial and automotive sectors.
Drove strategic roadmap alignment and technical engagements with Tier-1 industrial and automotive clients, securing key design wins and long-term partnerships.
Implemented best practices in design methodologies and verification, reducing time-to-market by 15%.
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Managed a team of 6 mixed-signal IC design engineers, overseeing the development of PMIC, ADC/DAC, and AFE solutions.
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Managed a team of 6 mixed-signal IC design engineers, overseeing the development of Power Management ICs (PMICs), ADCs/DACs, and Analog Front Ends (AFEs).
Successfully led the team to achieve 3 complex IC tapeouts on schedule and within budget, exceeding performance targets and ensuring market readiness.
Implemented robust design and verification flows, improving design efficiency and reducing post-silicon debug time by 25%.
Provided technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a high-performance design environment.
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Managed program execution across design, test, and product engineering teams, coordinating with international clients.
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Managed end-to-end program execution for critical IC development projects, coordinating efforts across design, test, and product engineering teams.
Facilitated successful collaboration with international clients to define and refine complex IC feature sets, ensuring alignment with market demands and technical feasibility.
Implemented agile project management methodologies, improving project transparency and accelerating decision-making processes.
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Designed mixed-signal serial bus transceivers and timing circuits, collaborating with manufacturing for yield improvement.
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Led the design and optimization of advanced mixed-signal serial bus transceivers and high-precision timing circuits, achieving industry-leading performance metrics.
Collaborated closely with manufacturing and test teams to analyze silicon data, identify yield detractors, and implement design optimizations that improved product yield by 8%.
Contributed to patent filings and technical publications, enhancing the company's IP portfolio.
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Led low-jitter oscillator design and MEMS circuit interface, defining analog architecture across three successful product lines.
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Led the design and characterization of ultra-low jitter oscillators and innovative MEMS circuit interfaces, foundational to SiTime's core technology.
Defined and implemented the analog architecture for three highly successful product lines, contributing directly to their market leadership and revenue generation.
Developed advanced simulation and modeling techniques, reducing design iterations and accelerating time-to-market.
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Developed low-power PLLs, voltage regulators, and signal buffers, collaborating closely with packaging and test teams.
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Designed and optimized a range of critical analog blocks, including low-power PLLs, high-efficiency voltage regulators, and robust signal buffers, for high-volume production.
Collaborated intimately with packaging and test engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and testability, resulting in optimized product performance and yield.
Contributed to design reviews and technical specifications, ensuring adherence to stringent performance and reliability targets.
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Focused on MEMS oscillator integration, test development, and early prototyping.
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Pioneered early-stage product development, focusing on MEMS oscillator integration, comprehensive test development, and rapid prototyping for new silicon timing devices.
Developed and deployed automation scripts for efficient product validation and characterization, reducing manual effort by 30% and accelerating time-to-data.
Contributed to the bring-up and debug of first-silicon, identifying and resolving critical issues to ensure product functionality.
Skills
IC Design & Architecture
Analog & Mixed-Signal IC Design, SoC Integration & Architecture, Power Management ICs (PMIC), Mixed-Signal Validation, System Architecture, Analog IP, PLLs, Voltage Regulators, ADCs, DACs, AFEs, MEMS Circuit Interface, Low-Jitter Oscillator Design, Serial Bus Transceivers, Timing Circuits, Advanced Packaging.
Leadership & Management
Global Engineering Management, Technical Program Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Product Development, Roadmap Alignment, Strategic Planning, Mentorship, Team Building, Project Execution, Client Engagement.
Semiconductor & Systems
Semiconductor Manufacturing, AI & Data Center Hardware, Xeon Platforms, Custom Silicon, Cloud Computing, Automotive Electronics, Industrial Applications, Yield Improvement, Silicon Debug, Product Validation, Characterization.