Expertise in engineering software business development, high-tech startups and product management, product marketing, and business development, with depth of knowledge in engineering SW tools, EDA, digital imaging, embedded systems, and applications software, as well as M&A. Created and ran the 2-year strategy and technical initiative that led to Mentor's Calibre IC verification tool being declared the "Gold Standard" in all the leading chip foundries, thus replacing the dominant tool from Cadence. This gold status has led to billions of $ in cumulative revenue for the Calibre product line since then, because virtually all fabless semiconductor companies HAD to go through Calibre verificaition as a gatekeeper step at the chip foundries.Founded a highly profitable $440M/first-5 years software product line from scratch at Mentor, including leading one of the more successful acquisitions in industry history, while lead-authoring a fundamental EDA software performance/architecture patent. Very early employee, including business plan development, of two innovative semiconductor startups: in GPUs and in massively-parallel embedded processors. Both were acquired, one with a $nine-figures exit.Proven ability to match a market need with technology opportunity to create sustainable competitive advantage. Led and executed high-impact product definition and marketing campaigns to introduce both entire startup companies, and new products in new categories in an established company. Innovation, Velocity and Responsiveness are key attributes.
Listed skills include Product Management, Product Marketing, Start Ups, Strategic Partnerships, and 17 others.