Over 30 years experience in research and development of EDA tools, methodologies, flows and standards. Currently, a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff in the Design Technology organization within Freescale Semiconductor, Vice Chair of the SRC CAD & Test science area coordinating committee, Chair of the IEEE Design Technology Committee and on the Board of Directors of Accellera Systems Initiative. Previously worked in CAD departments at AT&T Bell Laboratories and MCC. Received a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.