Ran Livne is a seasoned professional in the field of VLSI architecture and design, currently serving as the Director of Architecture at CEVA, Inc. since January 2018. With a robust background in leading global VLSI R&D projects and managing diverse development teams, Ran has specialized in developing complex DSP SSIPs with a focus on low power and high-frequency applications. Prior to CEVA, Ran held various leadership roles at Altair Semiconductor and began a career at Intel as a Hardware Engineer. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Bio-Medical Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, both from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.