J.D. Crutchfield, Applications Engineer, Texas Instruments
J.D. is an Applications Engineer for the MSP Low Speed and Memory microcontroller portfolio. He specializes in worldwide support for MSPM0 and MSP430 general purpose MCUs and helps drive sector growth for MSP MCUs in building automation and industrial applications.
Eric Liang, Director of Business Development, Telink Semiconductor
Eric is responsible for business development, product, and program promotion of Telink Semiconductor. He has many years of experience in engineering, R&D, and business development in well-known international chip companies.
Rob Knoth, Senior Group Director in Strategy & New Ventures, Cadence
Rob is a Senior Group Director in Strategy & New Ventures at Cadence. A technologist focusing on the interfaces between domain specific solutions for AI, accelerated compute and digital twins. He has extensive experience in both semiconductor design and EDA. Prior to Cadence, Rob was the layout convergence lead for Intel's Xeon Phi, worked in applications engineering and product management at Magma Design Automation, and a physical designer and full custom IC designer at Tektronix. Rob holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. Outside of work, he is an author, speaker, and advocate to get more families adventuring in the outdoors.
Kia Rahbar, Marketing Manager, Texas Instruments
Kia Rahbar is a Marketing Manager for the Isolated Converters product line at TI. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He has previously worked as an Applications Engineer and Product Marketing Engineer on the Clocks & Timing product line at TI.
Lori Lee, Senior Director, APAC & China, Bluetooth SIG
Lori Lee has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry and marketing consultancy, focusing on the wireless technology industry and specializing in marketing strategy development and brand communication promotion. Currently serving as the Head of Marketing for the Asia Pacific region at the Bluetooth SIG, she is committed to enhancing awareness and adoption of Bluetooth technology in the region, while also assisting in setting up the Asia Pacific team of professionals based in Shanghai for the SIG. Lee holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from National Taiwan University. Lee Lives in Taipei and enjoys wine tasting, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.