Louis Thiam

Louis Thiam is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mixed-signal IC design and enablement, currently serving as the Mixed-Signal IC Design Enablement Senior Director at Cadence Design Systems since January 1996. Thiam leads a team of application engineers specializing in analog, RF, and mixed-signal software platforms, focusing on design implementation, simulation, functional verification, and chip sign-off, while also driving collaboration with sales on strategic accounts. Prior roles at Cadence include various director and managerial positions, where responsibilities encompassed developing mixed-signal expertise, coaching engineers, and overseeing design environments for major semiconductor companies. Thiam's career began in customer support roles at Mentor Graphics and included a position as a Surface-to-air Reserve Officer in the French Air Force. Academically, Thiam holds a Diplôme d'Ingénieur in Micro-electronics from Isep and is currently pursuing a mini-MBA at Santa Clara University.