Michael Aragon proven leader who is expert at linking technology and the electronic product developers that use it. An accomplished technical program manager with diverse experience in advanced silicon technology, circuit design and business development. A demonstrated cross functional/organizational team leader who drives the completion of complex objectives related to interdisciplinary engineering projects. Established track record of delivering emerging technologies that ensure the commercial success of next generation integrated circuits used in defense and commercial applications.Mr. Aragon is the author of an awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation. He played an integral role in the platform management and design kit delivery of Texas Instruments Analog/RF semiconductor process technology roadmaps for high performance analog products and nanometer system on a chip (SOC) products. Michael has held leadership roles in business, R&D and support organizations. His responsibilities included cultivating a robust cross-organization partnership with multiple TI business units, R&D and infrastructure teams. He defined and drove cross-functional initiatives to improve silicon components for RF/Analog circuit applications including characterization, monitoring, modeling and improved reliability assessment methods. He also lead collaborations to provide novel solutions for a higher level of chip integration, reduced cost (area), increased product development productivity and improved product performance. He has extensive experience working with alliance customers, acquisitions and manufacturing partners and engineering teams distributed across the world.Specialties: • Technology/business development• Cross functional leadership• Defense products & foundry services• Design enablement• III-V and II-VI devices and technology• IP development• Nanotechnology development• Process Design Kits (PDK)• Commercialization • Program/Project management• RF circuits• Analog design• Research and developement• Semiconductor infrastructure• SBIR grant proposals• Compound semiconductor development