Shivappa K M

Shivappa K M is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the VLSI and semiconductor industries. Currently serving as Co-Founder and Director at Excel VLSI Technologies since June 2020, Shivappa focuses on people and skill development to address the resource crisis in the VLSI sector. Previous roles include Director of Business Development at Aricent, where responsibilities encompassed business development, delivery management, and IoT program management, and Strategic Account Manager at SmartPlay Technologies, managing delivery for semiconductor clients. As Program Director at MindTree Ltd., Shivappa oversaw multiple VLSI and embedded projects while also serving as Senior Technical Manager, leading mixed signal projects. Early career stages include responsibilities as Project Lead at Wipro Technologies, specializing in complex graphics processor SOC validation, and as a Hardware Engineer at ADS Exports. Shivappa holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication from SJCE, Mysore, and an MBA in Marketing Management from ICFAI, Hyderabad.