Mercer Curtis III is an experienced professional in semiconductor manufacturing, currently serving as Applications Lab Manager at Credo Semiconductor, Inc. since April 2018. Prior to this role, Mercer held various positions at Infinera from July 2002 to November 2017, including Die Fab/Assembly/Test Production Manager, where responsibilities included managing workforce operations and production schedules for a 24x7 environment. Additional roles at Infinera included Production Manager, focusing on the start-up of wafer fab and test operations, and Consultant, providing operational insights for a Computer Aided Manufacturing system. Mercer began a career at Zilog Semiconductor as Fab General Foreman from 1998 to 2002. Academic qualifications include an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix, a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from California State University, Chico, and a Lean6Sigma certificate from Villanova University.