Previously IBM Senior Manager/Design Center Manager. Over 24 years in the industry. With experience ranging from GaAs processing, foundry support, RF/Microwave circuit design, CAD tool support and management, Chris has a very extensive skill set to choose from. His most recent position was managing the IBM Wireless Products Division Design Center in Auburn, California. The Design Center was part of the team responsible for developing integrated chipsets for GSM and WCDMA cellular markets using CMOS and SiGe technologies. Chris is also the author of two best selling technical books, IC Layout Basics: A Practical Guide and IC Mask Design: Essential Techniques. Previous companies also include Commquest Technologies, Analog Devices, Mosaic Microsystems, LSI Logic and Plessey Research Caswell.