Raza Khan Email & Phone Number

Guelph, On, Ca

MOPA is driving the industry towards agreements on the optimum optical pluggables to be developed & made widely available to underpin high performance 5G and future 6G network buildouts.

Canada

- Responsible for the Wireless IC business in Semtech’s SIP BU.

Ontario, Canada

Summary:Responsible for BU's wireless business focusing on IC solutions for optical transceivers and equipment in X-haul segments, including direct management of a team of product line managers. With a focus on innovation and creating value for the eco-system and customers, I'm passionate about mentoring and guiding cross-functional teams and product managers to think differently and excel.Key Achievements:Successfully led and enabled the roll-out of next-generation 5G x-haul architectures with Trig-Edge IC platform for high-bandwidth mmWave, URLCC, and Edge compute applicationsBuilt a culture of innovation and excellence through effective cross-functional team leadership and mentoring of product managersDeveloped and executed successful product marketing strategies that exceeded customer expectationsContributed to the development of the company's technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needsConducted media briefings, presented at public conferences, and participated in analyst interviews to communicate the BU's technology vision and product strategy to key stakeholdersKey Responsibilities:P&L responsibility for the wireless business Drive innovation and strategy for the wireless and edge compute businessLead and manage a team of product line managersEngage in C-level presentations, technology roadmap development, and innovation strategyKey Skills:Product management and product marketingStrategy development and executionCross-functional team leadershipInnovation and creative thinkingExcellent communication and presentation skills

Summary:A track record of success in product management, new product development, and overall product lifecycle management for IC solutions in the Datacenter, Backplane, Wireless, Storage, and Thunderbolt markets. With a deep understanding of market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs, I'm adept at identifying new growth opportunities and developing innovative products that exceed customer expectations. I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where creativity and outside-the-box thinking are rewarded.Key Achievements:Successfully enabled the first rollout for hyper-scale data center players with 25Gb/s and 100Gb/s product linesMaintained a 90% share in the 4G market while developing a winning strategy for 5G wireless architecturesLed cross-functional teams to develop innovative products that exceeded customer expectationsKey Skills:Product management and product lifecycle managementNew product developmentStrategic planning and project managementMarket analysis and competitive landscape assessmentCross-functional collaboration and team leadershipExcellent communication and presentation skills

Canada

Summary:A highly experienced Engineer with expertise in validation and characterization of Analog & Mixed-Signal IC Devices. Excelled at implementing new techniques in big data analysis, developing smart algorithms for automated testing and interpreting data analytics. A proven track record of developing tools and products that significantly improved business efficiency and bottom line. Recognized as a strong leader, project manager and dedicated to achieving excellence in everything that I do.Key Skills:Validation and characterization of Analog & Mixed-Signal IC DevicesBig data analysis and analytics / interpretationDevelopment of smart algorithms for automated testingProject management and leadershipMarket research and analysisDifferentiation strategy developmentExcellent problem-solving skillsKey Achievements:Conceptualized and developed an automated algorithm test suite called iTest that won the 2011 productivity award.Developed a parallel automated hardware system (BOB test system) that enabled significant efficiency improvements.Created an internal Bit Error Rate Tester (iBERT) that reduced Capital Expense by 10x and enabled multi-million dollar savings in the business unit's bottom line.Led multiple project management and project lead roles for external products that included collecting market requirements, conducting competition analysis, and developing differentiation strategy.Developed new test methodologies and wrote algorithms, performed automated analysis of large data sets, and developed automated graphing tools to improve testing efficiency.

London, Ontario, Canada

Summary:As an electrical engineering student, my passion for sustainable energy and alternative fuels led me to embark on a project inspired by the idea of running a car on water, which fascinated me since I saw the Stanley Meyer, car that runs on water documentary. I worked on this as part of my final year project, and it required special approval from mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering departments due to its interdisciplinary nature. The project encompassed three separate stages, which were done in parallel.Key Responsibilities:• Designed, built, and conditioned a hydroxy water cell with safety mechanisms to prevent backfires.• Designed the electronics and control board with circuitry to create a modulated variable voltage, amplitude and frequency.• Wrote algorithms and training routines to find the best efficiency point of voltage/amplitude/frequency that creates hydroxy gas.Key Achievements:• Developed a water fuel cell that significantly improved on regular electrolysis rate.• Successfully demonstrated the live production of hydroxy gas and running a lawn mower ICE engine with normal tap water as the source.• Collaborated with an external investor in the automotive and mechanical industry to continue fine-tuning efficiency for industrial applications.Skills:• Electrical and electronics engineering design and development• Algorithm development and programming• Interdisciplinary collaboration• Project management and problem-solving

Summary:During my internship, I gained hands-on experience in designing high-speed PCB boards, implementing LabVIEW automation, and debugging circuits. This opportunity allowed me to understand how semiconductors shape our daily lives and introduced me to the idea of automation and algorithms.Key Responsibilities:• Designed and developed high-speed PCB boards.• Implemented LabVIEW automation to improve testing efficiency.• Debugged circuits to identify and resolve performance issues.• Worked collaboratively with the engineering team to support product development.Key Achievements:• Designed and developed high-speed PCB boards, including schematics, power filtering, signal routing, and layout optimization.• Implemented LabVIEW automation algorithms, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy.• Debugged circuits to identify and resolve performance issues, resulting in improved product reliability and performance.• Gained a deep understanding of how semiconductors Skills:• High-speed PCB design and layout optimization.• LabVIEW automation and programming.• Circuit debugging and performance optimization.• Collaborative team working and communication skills.

The University Of Western Ontario; London, On

Summary:As an intern at NSERC, I had the opportunity to work on a novel spot resistance welding machine. My responsibilities included the design, programming, and debugging of control and power systems. This project was related to the following publications: "System Identification and Modeling of Resistance Spot Welding Machines" and "A Novel High-Frequency Switching DC Power Supply For Small Scale Resistance Spot Welding" both published by the American Welding Society in 2005, as well as "Electrode Degradation and Identification in Resistance Spot Welding by Intelligent Machine Learning" also published by the American Welding Society in 2005.Key Responsibilities:• Designed, programmed, and debugged control and power systems for a novel spot resistance welding machine.• Performed engineering work towards research related to control systems modelling of resistance spot welding machines.Skills:• Control and power systems programming and debugging.• Research and development in welding technologies.• Work leading to publication in scientific journals and technical reports.

Masters Of Business Administration, Double Major - Strategic Marketing | Management Of Innovation And Technology (Mint), Cumulative 3.9 Gpa

Activities and Societies: DeGroote Cultural Exchange ClubGraduated Top of Class. Awarded Litvak Medal in Marketing for Academic Excellence.

Bsc, Electrical Engineering - Power Systems, Cumulative 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Pakistani Students Assosiation, London Cricket ClubGraduated with Distinction Several Awards and Scholarships.