Wolfspeed (CREE's Power & RF division) acquires Infineon RF Power BusinessDelivered market-leading technology platforms powering 4G and 5G infrastructures by bringing cohesion and driving collaboration across teams.• Led in parallel 5 GaN platform development programs and 2 Silicon LDMOS development projects.• Managed and coordinated the activities in the design and process development teams located at both “Front End” (Wafer Fab) and “Back End” (packaged device development)… Show more Wolfspeed (CREE's Power & RF division) acquires Infineon RF Power BusinessDelivered market-leading technology platforms powering 4G and 5G infrastructures by bringing cohesion and driving collaboration across teams.• Led in parallel 5 GaN platform development programs and 2 Silicon LDMOS development projects.• Managed and coordinated the activities in the design and process development teams located at both “Front End” (Wafer Fab) and “Back End” (packaged device development) facilities for new RF GaN technologies.• Organized and led multi-team workshop focusing on innovation and technology platforms optimization.• Interfaced with key customers regarding alignment of internal technology roadmaps to their future requirements. Show less

Led 8 development projects for RF power innovative solutions based on GaN and LDMOS technologies for non-cellular and cellular infrastructure markets:• Created and hired the RF Technology team from day one.• Designed, setup and managed a multi-million dollar RF laboratory.• Orchestrated technology roadmaps and initiated processes, systems, and device changes.• Introduced into production 4 new generations of technologies in less than 6 years.• Directed RF aspects in… Show more Led 8 development projects for RF power innovative solutions based on GaN and LDMOS technologies for non-cellular and cellular infrastructure markets:• Created and hired the RF Technology team from day one.• Designed, setup and managed a multi-million dollar RF laboratory.• Orchestrated technology roadmaps and initiated processes, systems, and device changes.• Introduced into production 4 new generations of technologies in less than 6 years.• Directed RF aspects in global technology development programs.• Liaised with US marketing team and device teams in Germany and Austria.• Drove research and enhancement of RF technologies (Si-LDMOS, GaN).• Drove special project in collaboration with prime customer.• Interfaced with key customers regarding alignment of internal technology roadmaps to their future requirements.• Originated unique technology development methods using electrical, electromagnetic, and thermal co-simulation.• Managed RF vendors and contractors. • Drove benchmarking activities on RF technologies, external foundries and competitors. • Visited and developed connections and collaboration with universities.• Supervised University under-graduate student project and external consultant work. Show less

• Recruited, hired, trained and supervised the RF Application team supporting 25 customers in developing RF power products based on HVHBT and GaN technologies• Executed all phases of engineering projects including research, resource management, project goals, budgets, timelines and client proposals. • Researched, designed, and constructed a $1M laboratory. • Coordinated with cross functional teams in design, manufacturing, and marketing to ensure product integrity… Show more • Recruited, hired, trained and supervised the RF Application team supporting 25 customers in developing RF power products based on HVHBT and GaN technologies• Executed all phases of engineering projects including research, resource management, project goals, budgets, timelines and client proposals. • Researched, designed, and constructed a $1M laboratory. • Coordinated with cross functional teams in design, manufacturing, and marketing to ensure product integrity. • Synchronized distinct engineering activities in the Networks division and the Defense-Aerospace division located in Texas and California. • Reported monthly to the Chief Executive Officer and other senior team members. Show less

• Designed a groundbreaking digital gate bias modulation system and improved product linearity. • Developed Si-LDMOS and GaN Doherty amplifiers. • Designed the first Freescale GaN Doherty amplifier and initiated new design approach to address GaN specificities.

• Designed and introduced into production a new generation of LDMOS ICs such as MW7IC18100N (32dB/100W@1.8Hz) and MW7IC2040N (32dB/40W@2GHz) resulting in $100M in revenue during the first three years.• Mentored and trained peers and junior engineers designing ICs such as MW7IC2240N and MW7IC18120N.• Acted as design team consultant and travelled to the manufacturing venue.• Liaised with cross functional teams in device, modeling, packaging, and product divisions.

• Designed for high volume manufacturing 3 new products in 2 years (MRF9080 - 80W@900MHz, MRF18030 - 30W@1800MHz, MRF6S18060NB - 60W@1800MHz). • Created the production boards within a Six Sigma process.• Acted as design team consultant and travelled to the manufacturing venue. • Directed innovative research for integrated circuits and tested new architectures to enhance performance. • Led thermal characterizations within the RF division.

• Re-designed radar receiver for fighter aircraft (Rafale), focusing on cost reduction (10MHz-10GHz).

• Designed K-band microwave transmitters dedicated to point-to-point hearth link systems (20-40GHz).