Sylvia Chanak

Sylvia Chanak has extensive experience in project management across various industries, primarily in technology and research. Currently serving as a Research Project Manager at NVIDIA since February 2013, Sylvia oversees federal research contracts and research team initiatives. Prior experience includes roles as a Marketing Project Manager at Altera Corporation, where project management for product launches and event coordination improved processes, and as a Technical Project Manager at Maxeler Technologies, focusing on high-performance computing. Sylvia also contributed as a Volunteer Program Manager for SolarTech, managing logistics for events, and held multiple positions at Cadence Design Systems over a span of 20 years, overseeing programs related to research funding and educational initiatives. Sylvia's educational background includes a BS in Electrical Engineering from UCLA and an MS in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University.