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Wally L.

Wally L.

Principal Applications Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineer

  • Education

    • San Francisco State University

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      BSEE Electrical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Student Member of IEEE Software: Computer ArchitectureDigital Design: Microcontrollers / MicroprocessorsComputer Programming: Focus on AI/ML Techniques ( Back-propagation )Analog Design: Op-Amps & Power Supplies

    • Mission College

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      Certificate Computer Science

      Languages: Java, Advanced Java Python, Advanced Python, SQL, and Assembly LanguageTopics: AI, Machine Learning, and IoT

    • University of Phoenix

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      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General

      MBA with a specialty in technology transfers.

  • Experience

    • National Semiconductor

      Oct 1998 - Mar 2006
      Principal Applications Engineer

      • Portable power marketing and apps engineer supporting and selling products to cellular phone companies including but not limited to Nokia, Apple, Microsoft, and Sony Entertainment. • Managed a growing product portfolio consisting of more than $80M in annual revenue.

    • Analog Devices

      Apr 2006 - Apr 2008
      Marketing Manager

      • Managed a diverse portfolio of power management ICs with a focus on mixed-signal designs for multifunction laser printers and set-top boxes.• Drove the development and market introduction of innovative mixed-signal solutions, exceeding industry standards.• Delivered advanced technical support, leveraging embedded debugging tools to ensure smooth product adoption and application success.

    • IDT - Integrated Device Technology, Inc.(acquired by Renesas)

      Apr 2008 - Jul 2012
      Senior Field Applications Engineer

      • Products supported: PCIe switches, clocks, PLLs, and power management devices. • Customers supported included Cisco, Juniper, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, NVIDIA, and countless new startup companies.

    • Avnet Electronics Marketing

      Aug 2012 - now
      Senior Field Applications Engineer (Lead)

      • Directed embedded mixed-signal design projects, focusing on MCU/MPU platforms (including but not limited to STM32, Infineon XMC, and Cypress PSOC), power management, and analog systems.• Guided mid and junior FAEs on key customer engagements across multiple suppliers in IoT applications.• Utilized an extensive embedded toolset, including firmware and hardware debugging, to ensure seamless design integration and optimization.• Provided end-to-end support for wireless IoT designs, including architecture, component selection, and system integration.• Guided customers on antenna selection and integration for diverse application requirements.• Conducted tailored technical training sessions for clients and internal teams, enhancing the adoption of Avnet products.• Developed and implemented test plans to ensure system robustness and reliability.• Fostered partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers, staying abreast of cutting-edge technologies and product innovations. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications