Michael Cortopassi

Michael Cortopassi is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in hardware design, particularly in complex video and audio processing systems for medical and military applications. Currently serving as Principal Staff Engineer at Digital Design Corporation since April 2006, Michael specializes in high-speed multi-gigabit serial link PCB layouts and has a strong background in managing hardware development teams across various companies, including roles as Director of Digital Systems at Matrx Broadband and Product Development Manager at Palm, Inc. Michael's career began with positions at Beltone Electronics and progressed through notable companies such as US Robotics and Zenith Data Systems, demonstrating expertise in wireless technology and embedded systems. Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has pursued MBA coursework at DePaul University.