Pete Pragastis

Pete Pragastis is an accomplished professional in the field of microwave and communication technologies, currently serving as AUS President & GM for the M3US Division at Anritsu since January 2021, where responsibilities include P&L management of microwave and millimeter wave instrumentation. Prior to this role, Pete operated as a technologist-investor focusing on high frequency-RF technology, and held the position of General Manager at National Instruments from 2011 to 2018. As the Founder and President of Phase Matrix from 1999 to 2011, Pete established a company focused on advanced microwave solutions. Additional experience includes roles as Sr. Microwave Engineer at Wavespan and EIP Microwave, and as Microwave Technician at Omniyig, Inc. Pete holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University, specializing in microwaves and communications.