Ash Hegde

Ash Hegde is an experienced Principal Systems Software Architect currently with Onto Innovation since October 2019, where responsibilities include driving new product development and overseeing software architecture within the Core Technology Group. Prior to this role, Ash spent over 18 years at Rudolph Technologies Inc., serving in multiple senior positions such as Principal Systems Software Architect and Software Manager, focusing on high-performance software for semiconductor measurement systems. With a background spanning various technical roles, Ash has also contributed at companies like GE Inspection, Oxford Global Resources Inc., and NuTech Systems Pvt. Ltd., highlighting expertise in competitive technology identification and software development across diverse programming languages. Ash holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Siddaganga Institute of Technology and advanced diplomas in Network Centered Computing and .Net.