Dan Kist is a seasoned professional in the field of layout engineering with extensive experience spanning several prominent companies in the semiconductor industry. Currently serving as a Senior Layout Engineer at pSemi, A Murata Company since March 2019, Dan has previously held key positions such as Layout Specialist at Analog Devices, Senior Layout Designer at Qualcomm - QCT, and Senior Layout Engineer at SMSC. With a robust background that includes mask design roles at Linear Technology and other leading tech firms, Dan specializes in high-speed precision data converters and various electronic components. Dan earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from DeVry University and an AASEET in Electronics Engineering Technology from DeVry Institute of Technology.